Modern Practical Stairbuilding & Handrailing for the use of
Workmen,Builders & Architects. 1932 Boards a little tired, but
otherwise in VGC.
This is THE book on stairbuilding.,Large format, 10+half inches by 8
approx ,weighs a ton,and exremely thorough.Filled with large fold out
plans,diagrams etc. One of the best stairbuilding manuals we've ever
had.Extremely advanced work,I'd say. Emphatically not for the casual
DIYer!
Some headings:- General principles of planning and design of stairs
/Taking dimensions & setting out /A Small dogleg stair / Large open
well newel stair /Open well newel stair in early georgian style /Open
well geometrical stair with reverse flights /Spiral stairs /Independant
or circular geometrical stair /Designs & details of
Newels,balusters,brackets and handrails /Constructional details of
standard and exceptional types of stairs with methods of execution
/Construction of wreathed and twisted soffit-linings and framings to
stairs /Apparatus and tools used in stair construction and handrailing
etc.
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