Bespoke Wood Turning Project – Tulip Ball Cap
At Precision Timber Handrails (Clive Durose Ltd) we are experts in wood machining and are always asked to manufacture all sorts of products, from our regular bespoke handrail and staircase…
What Is – A Winder
A winder is a tread that is narrower at one end than the other. It is used to turn corners or go around curves. The treads of these are wider…
What Is – A Wreath
A wreath is the part of a handrail, or of a string, which is curved both in plan and elevation. To distinguish between the two; the first is called a…
What Is – A Finial
A finial is the ornamental top end of a newel post which can be carved, shaped or turned. Typically designed in spherical shapes, however many different contemporary designs boast all…
What Is – A Balustrade? Our Range
In our previous article [click here to view] we covered the background of a Balustrade, and now, using our case studies, you will see balustrades in different forms. At Precision…
What Is – A Newel
A newel is a solid rectangular, or circular section of vertical post at the centre and at regular turns and junctions of a rail system. Newel posts are taller and…
What Is – A Balustrade? Background
Balustrades are a common feature of properties all around us, we see them, encounter them and some of us have them in our homes, without knowing it. We have them…
What Is – A Spindle?
A spindle, is a turned, carved or otherwise vertical pillar placed between the handrail and the stair-tread or stringer. Spindles have a variety of purposes, such as supporting the handrail…
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