gtblum Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 A fun little job I just did with a few 2 X's and a table saw....ish. Before. Click to Enlarge 54.33 KB After. Click to Enlarge 39.43 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Look good. Where the hand rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 The rail doubles as the 'hand rail', I think. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Whuuuut? It's milled. It's tapered. It's graspable. The original was a full 2x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I think the orange shag carpet and blue towel draped over the upper section in the "before" pic totally completed the casual look. Now that's ruined... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles46 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I think Phillip meant where is the hand rail along the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I think Phillip meant where is the hand rail along the wall. IRC only requires a handrail on one side. The guardrail serves that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the following types or provide equivalent graspability. 1. Type I. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of at least 1? inches (32 mm) and not greater than 2 inches (51 mm). If the handrail is not circular it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least 4 inches (102 mm) and not greater than 6? inches (160 mm) with a maximum cross section of dimension of 2? inches(57 mm). 2. Type II. Handrails with a perimeter greater than 6? inches (160 mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of ? inch (19 mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16 inch (8 mm) within 7/8 inch (22 mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least 3/8 inch (10 mm) to a level that is not less than 1? inches (45 mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 1? inches (32 mm) to a maximum of 2?inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25 mm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 It might not be perfectly compliant but it's certainly closer to it and much better looking than what was there before. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think it's rather spiffy for just rippin' 2xs. I'm disappointed though, about not preserving the historically accurate orange shag carpet of the period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 The whole staircase is wrong and should have been replaced. The treads on the top run are only 9" to the end of the nosing. I know the program. It was discussed. I'm a lot closer than it looks. Click to Enlarge 27.26?KB Took some real pics today when I went back to put the plugs into the newel post, bolt holes. That sticky sided cling wrap on the carpet, cost me $81.00 for a 200' roll. Figured it was cheaper than paying to have that stupid luxurious white carpet cleaned. The rest of the roll is for sale if anyone wants it. FWIW. There isn't one stinking nail in the whole balustrade. Click to Enlarge 54.75?KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Inspectors are haters by nature, pay us no mind. Ya done great. Preserving the orange shag woulda been greater, but whaddaya gonna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 FWIW. There isn't one stinking nail in the whole balustrade. I was curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice work. Are you worried about warpage or shrinkage, or did you use well cured lumber? Some kind of Eastern Spruce, Pine, Fir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Gary, From the first photos I could not tell that the railing had been done like the piece you have in your hand. That is some nice work and a whole lot better than what it use to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice work. Are you worried about warpage or shrinkage, Yes and no. The balusters in the top rail are 1 7/16. By the time I got to the other runs, things had changed so much, I had to bring every one of the balusters back here, plane another sixteenth, sand and stain them again, and re-run all of the fillet material on the jointer. Not a fun surprise. I'm pretty sure it's going to be ok now. If not, I still have the recipe for replacement parts. Good question, John. Thanks, Phillip. I don't mind one little bit that you nailed me. It is what we do. Just proves you were paying attention.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 The guy just stopped by my house with a big box gift card. I think he's happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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