Stair Manufacture

how to make a curved wooden handrail

How to make a curved wooden handrail

We’d like to show you a fast and accurate method to make a curved wooden handrail, illustrated in this particular project: a moulded wreathed handrail in laminated walnut, which includes: This timber…

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stair design art

The art of stair design

we’d like to introduce you to one of our StairDesigner customers, Konrad from CAMFORM in Poland, who has been using our software since October 2020.

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Helicoidal stair design

Helicoidal stair design using horizontal laminates for the stringboards

It’s great to hear about the projects our customers are working on. In this case, Wood Designer was happy to assist Philippe Bonneau with his stair project that included horizontal laminates for…

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stairdesigner libraries update

StairDesigner Quick Design libraries update: what’s new?

If you want to get the very best out of StairDesigner, it must be used in conjunction with the Quick Design libraries. These libraries include a large range of configurable design and…

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Wood and materials: design and construction considerations

What materials are best for your project? Whatever your wood working project you have the choice to start with raw materials that are either solid wooden boards or a composite material manufactured…

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newel post design

Newel post design and manufacturing in StairDesigner

StairDesigner is able to handle the different types of newel posts you would typically need in any stair project. It also allows for precise positioning control, firstly in the standard settings you…

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cnc stair production

CNC stair production for small to medium workshops

In this case study we’ll show you a 3-axis CNC machine used to manufacture a stair that consists of solid wood parts prepared from raw timber. This is a typical CNC configuration…

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wedges for stair building

Using wedges in stair building

The use of wedges in stair construction is commonplace in many countries but mainly those with an Anglo-Saxon heritage like the UK, US and Canada. A key goal in stair building is…

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