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Showing posts with label stairs. Show all posts

10.25.2015

Custom Stair Project Tool List


Here is the tool list with web-links to manufactures and retail stores that I've been using for the green renovation project in Downtown StLouis. 
Custom Stair Building Tool Image by Scotty


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Here is the tool list for those custom Dark Stained Oak Wood Stair Contract Labor Project I've been building for the upscale apartments in Downtown StLouis location the past few weeks.

Per a social media request is the needed tools that I've been using to build those cool custom stairs I've been blogging about the past few weeks.
Ridgid Portable Table Saw and Stand 

Irwin:
  • Clamps
  • Caulk Box
unknown tool manufacturer
  • carpenter square
  • caulk guns
 Wrought Iron Baluster Preparation



Miscellaneous
  • No 2 Pencil
  • Wax Pencils
  • Scraper
  • Drill Bit Extension
  • Plumb 16oz trim Hammer (I use the rubber handle to tap things into position when required)
Android Cell Phone with  Google Play Apps- Calculator, Stair Builder,
The most important tool I picked up was actually for my work truck to keep all the tools safe!

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10.24.2015

Green Build Renovation Project

A good layer of spray insulation was installed before the sheetrock
was hung, will provide the future tenants with energy savings.

                Green Build Renovation Project
                  Downtown StLouis Missouri



After the metal studs were installed a layer of spray foam was installed and will ensure  these Upscale Apartments are  economical to heat and cool.
Spray Foam Insulation






Spray Foam Insulation was even installed between the windows!
Spray Foam Insulation window jams



Spray foam  insulation expanding into the jam area where the dual pane window units will be installed.
Spray Foam Insulation side view window area




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I'll have pictures of the metal balcony installation in an upcoming blog post.
Before we get to install the stairs.  A hole is cut out of the existing concrete floor.

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OSHA regulations- handrail for openings where someone could fall or get hurt.







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10.22.2015

Modern and Upscale Architectural Staircase Build

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 Building Custom Modern Staircases is a small part of a Green Build Renovation Project located in Downtown StLouis Missouri



I consider the design Modern because of the decorative metal spindles and the twist do-dads add flair and upscale feel.  The Dark Stained Oak Wood used in the Treads, Risers, Handrails, and Landings provides this Modern and Upscale architectural design.


modern metal staircase spindles do-dads twists thinga-majiggers
Modern and Upscale Architectural Staircase Design





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10.20.2015

Aesthetically Pleasing Wrought Iron Baluster Preparation

Aligning the Do-Dads on the spindles takes a few steps to get the wrought iron that is irregularly shaped with no real measure point and uneven bar stock lengths to all line up correctly.


Here are the steps I use to get  the aesthetically pleasing look

of the Balusters on the Landings on the Custom Stair Project.

Time and Labor saving tips by Scotty used in 
Building these Custom Modern Stairs.  I snapped
 a few photos to help you build your own custom
 stairs and for an example of how the construction 
tip was used in the example. 


Contract Labor Project


Custom Modern Stairs is part of a Green Build Renovation Project located in Downtown StLouis Missouri


Step
1
Stock 35 inch Wrought Iron Baluster with twists fits perfectly in this handrail that is 37 inches off the floor.  

Step
  2
Center the Do-Dads  in the flat portion of the middle of the Stock 35 inch Wrought Iron Baluster step 1
Using 37 1/2 inch Wrought Iron Baluster with Do-Dads  

Align the Balusters Parallel to each other in groups of 4 or 5 (length of the speed square).


Center the Do-Dads  in the flat portion of the middle of the Stock 35 inch Wrought Iron Baluster step 1
Step
 3



Step 3-I strongly suggest to make a prototype (and Don't Forget to Tag It
I strongly suggest to make a prototype (and Don't Forget to Tag It (I used  Duck Tape).  

Be sure to test fit this first baluster in various spots.

All the Balusters with the Do-Dads will use this baluster as the guide.  Make sure this 1st baluster is 100% right.
Step
 4




Step 4-use the wire wrap  as the guide to align the Do-Dads.(see close up picture in step 3)
This is a critical step that must be done correctly.  Remember all those Do-Dads may not be all the same size.  And their irregular shape does not provide a spot for centering (easily) use the wire wrap as the guide to align the Do-Dads.(see close up picture in step 3)

The wraps next to the Do-Dads are what the eye sees when out of alignment.  
Step
 5
Step 5-Do-Dads all aligned.  You can now mark the overall height or the bottom of the balusters with speed square.
With the Do-Dads all aligned. You can now mark the overall height or the bottom of the balusters with speed square.  From the Prototype in Step 3.

See the thin red lines (guide cuts)  and also notice that all the  baluster bar lengths are different.

TIP: If you tried to install these without making all the balusters the same length or not aligning the Do-Dads  with its neighbors difficult and increase the difficulty factor in the overall installation.

Step
 6
Step 6-Be sure to make an extra mark so that you can tell the top from the bottom of the balusters.
We are now working on the opposite end of the balusters and marking the top of the balusters.  

Be sure to make an extra mark so that you can tell the top from the bottom of the balusters.

Balusters were delivered in groups of 10 wrapped in plastic.
Step
 7
Step 7-I set the Balusters in a Jig Set Up to hold the balusters in place when cutting them with a Portable Metal Band Saw with metal blade
Now that the Balusters are marked to proper height and Do-Dads are centered in the Stock Bars you are now ready to cut them to proper length.

I set the Balusters in a Jig Set Up to hold the balusters in place when cutting them with a Portable Metal Band Saw with metal blade (Milwaukee).

(Remember we are doing hundreds and thousands of balusters in this project.   It is cost effective to use a bandsaw over the black abrasive cutoff blades that wear out fast)

                 

IMG_20151020_131942850.jpgBottom Prior to getting the wrought iron Balusters ready; I installed a Handrail using a Laser for the guide.
Prior to getting the wrought iron Balusters ready; I installed a Handrail using a Laser for the guide.




 Custom Stair Project Video

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10.03.2015

Construction Tip #89777 Metal Baluster Caps

CUSTOM STAIR BUILD TIP  Metal BALUSTERS Cap #89777 BY SCOTTY

Time and Labor saving tips by Scotty used in Building these Custom Modern Stairs.  I snapped a few photos to help you build your own custom stairs and for an example of how the construction tip was used in the example. 


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Custom Modern Stairs is part of a Green Build Renovation Project located in Downtown StLouis Missouri


Holding Stair Spindle Caps In Position Easily


The Modern Decorative Metal Stair Spindle Caps have a set screw that may or may not hold the cap in place.  

To prevent the cap from falling out of place in the future the caps were glued in place.  

While waiting for the glue to dry use ~ Spring Loaded Clothes Pin to hold the caps in position ~.  
~ Spring Loaded Clothes Pin to hold the caps in position ~



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