Description
In order to construct continuous climbing-turn handrail sections for a staircase, the basic elements of tangent handrailing must be understood. This guide to building custom staircases, including elliptical stairs and continuous incline stairs, explains the tangent principle for the advanced woodworker. Covering everything from locating risers in a curved stairway to the installation of balusters, this simple method enables the craftsperson to make distinctive, personalized stair and handrail designs that are not available from stock staircase companies.
Author: George Di Cristina
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Published: 09/01/2000
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 10.99h x 8.52w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9780941936637
ISBN10: 0941936635
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork | General
- Technology & Engineering | Construction | Carpentry
Author: George Di Cristina
Publisher: Linden Publishing
Published: 09/01/2000
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 10.99h x 8.52w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9780941936637
ISBN10: 0941936635
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork | General
- Technology & Engineering | Construction | Carpentry
About the Author
George di Cristina began apprenticing in his father's stairbuilding shop in 1931 and has been a principal of J. di Cristina and Son ever since. He lives in Burlingame, California.