Hunting La. Staircase, (pics)

[Richard Wolf]

I haven't posted a staircase in a while. Not for lack of work, even with the housing market in the can, it seems like work always finds it's way to me. I feel very fortunate for that.
I didn't design this staircase, an architect did the plans, but it is unsupported on the inside stringer. The stairs have a 3/8" steel plate bolted to a micro lam stringer which is then bolted to the houses frame.
Enjoy the pictures. This is a house in Southampton, NY, and I can't even guess at the value, somewhere around 8 million, I would think.

Richard

[Richard Wolf]

More Pics.

[Fred Voorhees]

Rich, I have always been amazed at the work of the few guys that post their "staircase" work. Absolutely incredibly detail and craftsmanship! My hats off to you for a great job! That, my friend, is talent.

[Bill Huber]

Well that is one really nice looking staircase.
The curves at the post are really unusual and nice looking.

Just outstanding work and I can sure see why the work always comes to you, when your good they always find you.

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding work, Richard!! My new staircase in the addition, while skillfully built by the experts, pales in comparison to this work of art!!

[Carroll Courtney]

Your workmenship is what added value to that 8mil.Nice job.

[Scot Ferraro]

Beautiful job, Richard. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

Scot

[Don Bullock]

..Not for lack of work, even with the housing market in the can, it seems like work always finds it's way to me. I feel very fortunate for that....
Richard

Richard, you do beautiful work. That's why work always finds you. Thanks for sharing another of your masterpieces with us.

[Todd Burch]

Pretttty nice Richard!

Todd

[Philip Duffy]

Fan-Tastic! Philip

[Joe Unni]

Very, very nice! I love the square newels (I think that's what they're called).

Richard, thank you for showing us.

-joe

[Stephen Smith Sr]

Richard,

I know this is an old post, but I was wondering how you usually fasten your railings to a hollow Box newel? I'm getting close to installation time and looking for suggestions from the resident expert.

Steve

[Brian Effinger]

Richard,

I know this is an old post, but I was wondering how you usually fasten your railings to a hollow Box newel? I'm getting close to installation time and looking for suggestions from the resident expert.

Steve

And do you have any progress photos? I'm especially interested in the support system for the inside stringer.
Thanks.

Brian

[Richard Wolf]

Stephen, I often try to drill a 3/8" hole across from the rail to be mounted. I use 6" drivers and have 6" pilot drills to get to the rail. Square head screws will stay put on the driver so you can carefully insert them thru the access hole. If that is not an option, I will drill into the rail itself. All my holes for screws are 3/8" and I make my own plugs so I can match the grain as closely as possible. Some installers use rail bolts to attach rails to post. I have never been a big fan of that method because you must pull the posts apart to get the rails on the bolts. If you have any questions, please ask.

Richard

[Will Blick]

I don't care if its on old post... I missed it B4....!!!

Staircases like this, IMO, are atop the food chain for construction woodworking.... I would not even attempt one, I know my limits :-)

I can see why work finds you Rich..... this type of craftsmanship is disappearing in our techno electro society. Thanks for posting

[Vince Shriver]

Sometimes I'm just blown away by projects I see on this site. I guess for those who have the talent and know-how, what seems like a hugely difficult task is just routine craftsmanship. Thanks for posting, Richard, beautiful work.

[Stephen Smith Sr]

Richard,

Thanks for the response. Do you usually use just one bolt for each rail? How deep into the rail is sufficient? This is my first staircase and I want it to be right the first time!

Thanks again,
Steve

[Glenn Clabo]

Some of Richards other work is also worth a look...
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=26161
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=81785
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=88403
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=58849
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=42396
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=34025

[Jason Tuinstra]

Richard, fantastic work as always! Good to know that some people are still spending money in the housing market... and that some of it is going your way ;) Great job. And thanks for the other links Glenn.

[Mark Valsi]

fantastic !

you are blessed with great skills !!!

Lucky dog !!

[Larry Fox]

Very, very well done.

[Richard Wolf]

Thanks for all the comments. I've been doing stairs and railings for over 20 years, I better be good at it. I'm sure that most of you are very good at your jobs also. Luckily, my job is woodworking.

Stephen, I use #8 X 3" square drive screws for almost all of my rail work. One screw per post and rail connection is fine if you are using oak posts. If they are poplar and I am building the post I will back up the connection area with a piece of oak. If I can't do that I will use two screws per connection.
Good luck with the install.

Richard