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Description for Simply Stairs
Paperback. Accurate and detailed step-by-step guidance on the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases The only book that both describes and demonstrates every technique, skill and project Features the 'Rise & Going Calculator' - a colourful, easy-to-read chart which aids stair calculations Num Pages: 288 pages, inc. 16pp colour section. Illustated with 700+ photos and 180 drawings. BIC Classification: TNTC; WKDW. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 193 x 245 x 20. Weight in Grams: 904.
Simply Stairs is a 'how to' book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to build this most important of building elements - from start to finish! The author's philosophy of methodical working, checking and double-checking, avoiding pitfalls and mistakes, and reaping the rewards of producing strong, well-designed staircases which fit beautifully in their intended locations will be appealing to all readers. This is recounted in a relaxed and informal writing style which ... Read more
Simply Stairs is a 'how to' book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to build this most important of building elements - from start to finish! The author's philosophy of methodical working, checking and double-checking, avoiding pitfalls and mistakes, and reaping the rewards of producing strong, well-designed staircases which fit beautifully in their intended locations will be appealing to all readers. This is recounted in a relaxed and informal writing style which ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
824g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849951494
SKU
V9781849951494
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Mark Milner
Mark Milner is a lecturer and assessor in Carpentry and Joinery at North West Kent College, Gravesend, UK and an Assessment Development Consultant for City & Guilds of London Institute.
Reviews for Simply Stairs
'He shows you how to make your own jig for routing out the strings...it is all about the setting out and that is well covered. Tips for fixing creaky staircases and loose newel posts is justification enough for buying this book. The target audience has to be the carpentry apprentice who can dip into this book as a reference and ... Read more