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Stwood_ Wrote: (12-16-2019, 06:31 PM) -- Well.........we're not neighbors. :) If you make it to Missouri.... -- Oh well, thanks for the offer. I used to travel through there when I lived in Ne...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-16-2019, 07:01 PM
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jteneyck Wrote: (12-16-2019, 05:20 PM) -- George, not looking for an argument either.  This is the part of your design I'm not sure about:   This required depth shall continue for at least 3/8 i...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-16-2019, 06:55 PM
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Stwood_ Wrote: (12-16-2019, 04:07 PM) -- Sure. :laugh:  Where are you? -- I am just outside of Portland Oregon.
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-16-2019, 06:24 PM
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Turner52 - I appreciate you bringing up the code aspect as I would hate to have to rework down the road when we sell. Stwood - Want to be my buddy with a molder/planer?  :D I am still debating ...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-16-2019, 03:37 PM
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John, I found the same code language when I was putting that design together. Unless I am reading the code wrong, I believe it meets the criteria. The taper starts at 3/4" below the peak and meets t...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-16-2019, 12:07 AM
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Looking around some more I found this bit from Magnate. It has the straight lines I am looking for. https://www.magnate.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=4901 I believe I can cut the chamfers on t...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-14-2019, 12:16 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion Mike. I am looking for something with a little more square features than the windo sill cutter would provide. Looking at those cutters they seem to be limited to ~1-1/8" cutt...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-14-2019, 11:37 AM
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John, You do some beautiful work. Thanks again for the help. I hope my project turns out half as nice as yours the rails and steps will be stained oak with everything else painted white to match the...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-13-2019, 11:42 PM
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jteneyck Wrote: (12-13-2019, 10:20 AM) -- I have milled handrails very similar to what you want to do, and of about the same dimensions.  And the comment about adhering to building codes is spot on. ...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-13-2019, 01:27 PM
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Turner52 Wrote: (12-12-2019, 03:23 PM) -- Check the building codes in your area. They have been changed in most areas to greatly reduce the allowable width. Easier to hang onto thatway. Probably the ...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-12-2019, 03:40 PM
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I am planning some remodel on the stairs in my home and have bottomed out on everything except the handrail. I am having a hard time finding a ready made handrail that matches what I have envisioned f...
gtrgeo Woodworking 26 13,319 12-12-2019, 01:18 PM

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