Yeah, I'll try something different

[Umich684]

The shop next to us wanted a set of stairs to get to the storage space above their office. I was in between projects and felt like fooling around. Framed plenty of stairways, even built a few volutes...but first time for a full curve. Lots of fun to build, but man does it take a lot of clamps and glue! Initially I wasn't going to use any fasteners, due to the limitations of the ply I ended securing all ledgers and treads with screws/brads.

1 full gallon of Titebond, all 65(ish) shop clamps, 5 sheets 1/4" HP MDF, 2 sheets 3/4" MDO

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[JCraig]

Looking good.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Very interesting, but curious why they wanted a curved stairway? What was wrong w/ the existing stairs? Or is that your shop?

Bill

 

[red]

Very nice job on that curved stair case.

Red

 

[Umich684]

I fabricated in my shop. I'll move it with the forks next door when it's ready.
As far as why curved...why not? My steps are in the background, they're as utility as they come. The neighbors have a showroom for clients and wanted to see something different.

 

[LeftyTom]

Nicely done! :eusa_clap

 

[scsmith42]

That is way cool!

Now, how are you going to build the handrail???:gar-Bi

 

[Umich684]

Ha ha! That's an excellent question. I think it'll be a long walk in the woods to find the the right pre-curved 2" stem...:banana:http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/images/smilies/banana006.gif

 

[Otis Anderson]

That handrail will be pretty tight but there are several kits out there that will allow one to bend it into place laminate style just as you did the stringers. I actually cut my teeth in the carpentry world with stairs very similar to that one.

http://www.stairsupplies.com/eng/products/handrail/bending_handrail

Even if you were looking to manufacture one custom for this job there are several ideas there!

 

[Glennbear]

Very nicely done :icon_thum just looking at it makes my geometry challenged brain hurt :gar-La;

 

[Sealeveler]

They look great,gonna be awesome finished.
Tony