A different kind of build thread, still working with wood.

[Karmageddon]

Thanks for posting this. I've got stairs to contend with as well. Mine have partial Oak tread/riser plates under the baulisters of the handrail because the stairs had carpet. Would like to go all Oak like you have, but was warned to put carpet back for safety reasons. That and to have to dismantle the handrail and all the baulisters is way beyond my comfort zone. Probably just do the lower landing in all Oak like you did for sure.
Man, that really turned out nice.

[GATOR]

Of course if you have young kids then all bets are off.

yeah, I got 3 and one of them has a size16 foot. I cant remember what I painted it with, but your stairs llok great

[Dukester]

Finally got the new newel, handrail and iron spindles installed. Big change from the old handrail and white painted wood spindles.

[Nitro J.]

Nice job, Dukester! You have to appreciate that finishing touch.

[Straightup]

Nice job Bro!

[Constrictor]

did you make the newell or is it a store bought 4091?

[McGoo]

That looks great Dukester. I can show those pics to my wife without making her want something similar.....no stairs here.

[Dukester]

did you make the newell or is it a store bought 4091?

I got the newel ordered in by a local stair supply place. It's built up with 1x1 oak stick with a 1/4" oak veneer on the outside. But it's solid as a rock.

[Constrictor]

did you make the newell or is it a store bought 4091?

I got the newel ordered in by a local stair supply place. It's built up with 1x1 oak stick with a 1/4" oak veneer on the outside. But it's solid as a rock.

i make treads & 4091 newells in my shop behind my house

[Dukester]

Finished up some of the trim work. Won't look all that different from the last pic, but all the white trim board is nailed, painted and caulked. Just need to knock out the painting on the stairs and in the upstairs hall.

Also, here's a couple of shots of some of the slate floor I put in the dining room and the custom transition I cut for the doorway. I know the grout lines look funny in the pic, but it's not really bent like that, it's actually a pretty straight run all the way cross.

[Dukester]

And in the background you can see the wing of my Q EPP Extra 260 next to a big pile of king cakes.

[nitrofevr]

Its ok I build on my kitchen table too.

[FlightCrazed]

Very Nice!!! I love to see rehab work! lol!