Twisted stair spindles

[Simonburrows]

Hi,

I need to make some of these stair spindles, I have no idea how to go about it........does anyone have any ideas

Simon

 

[Sheffield Tony]

But the timber from Wickes and put it in a dry place. It just happens

They look like they get thinner in the middle. Is it just a square "spindle" that has material removed from the middle to give the effect ? I can't think beyond a spokeshave or drawknife, but maybe somebody will have a less laborious suggestion.

 

[CHJ]

Seek out a member with a RouterLathe perhaps.

 

[=Adam=]

We had a request for these spindles earlier this year. The customer ended up sourcing them for themselves.

I would say the best option is to find someone with a cnc lathe as they would all be precise and identical!

 

[Terry - Somerset]

Could you steam a simple rectangular section and twist - it's only 90 degrees over the full length. Just a thought from an amateur!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

That's hell of a section to try to twist!

 

[bugbear]

We had a request for these spindles earlier this year. The customer ended up sourcing them for themselves.

I would say the best option is to find someone with a cnc lathe as they would all be precise and identical!

It might be possible to rig up something like people used to rifle guns at home (similar to the old taversing mandrel on metal work lathes), and use a spindle moudler (with a fully exposed cutter!!).

http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/metal/Me ... eD9_8X6BUw

Essentially a model/master of the desired twist is pulled though a hole, and the tool (or workpiece) is fixed to the master. The twist of the master is thus imparted to the workpiece.

I do not seriously recommend this (screwcutting or cnc lathe is way more practical) but mention the possibility for completeness and/or interest.

BugBear

 

[johnwc812]

Hi
Not really thought it thru.
But would it be possible to glue laminations, then twist and cramp?
Look forward for the idea to be shot to pieces!
Cheers John

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If you were to laminate, you'd have to twist before gluing.

 

[johnwc812]

If you were to laminate, you'd have to twist before gluing.

Hi,
Perhaps it would be possible to steam the individual laminations roughly to shape before gluing?
ALSO
Not stated how many of these spindles are required. Quantity would come into the method!
John

 

[andys wood shed]

http://www.nevillejohnsonstaircases.co. ... ed-spindle :wink:

 

[Chrispy]

It's only a piece of softwood but it gives the idea.

Half an hour with a spokeshave, job done!

 

[dc_ni]

Im not sure if i should thank bugbear for that link to chest of books or curse him.

Clicked on the link and before i knew it my coffee was cold.

I ended up reading how to make model boilers and and a self-launching model aeroplane.

Thanks bugbear

Regard

Dave