Stair Manufacture
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…