tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24424806400658244672024-02-07T02:06:28.999-08:00Ruud VekemansRuud Vekemanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961676976681387461noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442480640065824467.post-80045365283757558682012-07-06T23:36:00.017-07:002012-08-01T19:44:21.729-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Spiral staircase under construction.</span></b></div>
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Many thanks to Steve, Jim and Steve for the occasional extra hand to do glue ups and lift things!</div>
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Stringer is up!<br />
It consists of the top four treads and a 90 degree return to the circular wall at the upper floor level.<br />
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This spiral staircase is partly exposed and partly built into a circular wall.<br />
Exposed stringer sections and center post temporarily assembled, waiting to receive treads and risers.<br />
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The stringer will get an oak veneer glued to the exposed inner side.<br />
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Mortises for treads and risers in the center post.<br />
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Finished product see photo below.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Many thanks to Dunbar, Steve, Jim and Steve for </span><br />
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</div>Ruud Vekemanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961676976681387461noreply@blogger.com0