A recent Over-The-Post balustrade install with a starter step, end caps and a volute.
This balustrade was a real challenge. Not because it was an OPT or a winder, but because the landings are at 45 degrees, and they are both set up different.
Starter step.
Skirt.
End caps.
Building the rail.
45 degree caps are a real problem. So I make my own buy cutting 2 opening caps at 22.5 degrees.
In part 2, Newels and balusters!
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DrewM
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#1 posted 12-07-2010 01:55 AM
Did you make the skirts and end caps as one assembly?
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#2 posted 12-07-2010 02:23 AM
I’m currently making my first staircase. It’s a switchback, down one way then reversing the other way in a split level home. I made the treads myself with returns and am currently doing the bottom stair with a partial turnout. I have all the railing parts and will ponder them awhile so I don’t screw up. Expensive those rail parts are! Thanks for the post. I’ll post mine when it’s done.
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Drew
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#3 posted 12-07-2010 05:15 AM
Drew,
Nope. Skirts went on first, then the caps. I guess you could make it as one piece, but I think that would be difficult.
Daniel,
Oh boy do they add up fast!!!!
Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out. Keep us posted.
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