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A short while back I started this staircase. I finally finished it. Thankfully the owner was in no hurry as she was working on other parts of the house too. I had done all the floors previously. All rails and balusters were purchased but I made my own treads, risers, and all molding. I'm particularly proud of my tread returns as it was my first staircase where I made many of the parts.
The curved cut on the tread returns were done with a router and template that made a sweep instead of a 45 degree angle at the corner. a plywood strip acts as a sort of loose tenon joint to give them strength. I have to admit that the owner is meticulous at scraping, sanding, and finishing the wood. She made me look a lot better than I am as a result.

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Great work! The stairs look beautiful!
 

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really beautiful job dan, i love all of the touches you made, very professional looking…
 

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Now that's a great job and you got the owner of the home to help out.

Even better.
 

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nice work Daniel, this is impressive. now sure where you find the time for all of this! :)
 

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Sharon, the time opens up when you retire. Still, i manage to waste half of it. But, that's sometimes the best part.
 
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