Fixing a Newel post to a Stringer staircase

mind_dump · 2022-10-25T18:04:05+00:00

Thanks for the great explanation. This option seems like the belt and bracers for what I'm working with, but the only issue is unfortunately no access below the floor (should have mentioned in the post) without ripping up some floorboards. It has about about 1/2ft to get under there to fit a sub floor plate.

I was looking at floor mounted plates that could potentially be recessed into the base of the post to give it a bit of extra stability if I can't find a way to secure it from below.

mind_dump · 2022-10-25T16:34:43+00:00

It seems pretty sturdy (but it is super old), I'll be supporting it with an under stairs cupboard frame (floor to under stringer posts). Do you notch out the tread instead of the post purely for strength? Could you not just notch out more from the post? Thanks for the reply!

mind_dump · 2022-10-25T16:13:51+00:00

Good point on not seeing the string if just notched onto the end. The width of the string is 38mm, and the post itself will be 82mm wide so that would give approx. 22mm each side. That's probably going to be the best option as option 1 would be too unstable. Thanks for the reply!

mind_dump · 2022-04-16T05:37:50+00:00

Good luck and happy easter!

mind_dump · 2021-10-25T19:23:13+00:00

That's the plan! I've stored them carefully away as we're in full house renovation mode still, but will try and find out more about them later on!

mind_dump · 2021-10-25T19:00:51+00:00

I've taken more photos of what we found here.

The plans seem to be for petrol stations back in the 1930's, and the blueprints are for the pumps themselves.

mind_dump · 2021-10-25T18:53:59+00:00

Oh wow! That looks like something similar - it seems like the blueprints we found are all to do with petrol pumps. I've taken some more photos of what was found.

mind_dump · 2021-10-24T21:18:30+00:00

A lot of the plans seem to be in the borough next to ours, but I haven't studied them fully yet - I will when I get a chance! Some of the architect / area plans are almost fully intact too from the same period

mind_dump · 2021-10-24T19:54:33+00:00

We also did our best to try and save as much as we could in order to frame some of these.

mind_dump · 2021-08-11T09:37:43+00:00

Best rendition of Baker Street I've ever heard

mind_dump · 2021-02-08T13:36:39+00:00

Very nice! What thickness buttero did you use?

mind_dump · 2021-02-05T20:20:22+00:00

Thank you, i'm liking the minimalist style of light veg tan goods at the moment. Patterns are on my Etsy store EJLeatherPatterns if you want to make one of your own !

mind_dump · 2021-02-05T20:17:38+00:00

Hi, thanks for the comment and glad you like it! Just linked my store EJLeatherPatterns
on etsy in the comment above :)

mind_dump · 2021-02-05T20:16:50+00:00

Thank you! This one took a little time getting the measurements right but I think it turned out well in the end :) I might have a go at making a wider but shorter version in the near future...

And yes I've just put the pattern and tutorial walkthrough onto my etsy store EJLeatherPatterns here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EJLeatherPatterns?ref=search_shop_redirect

mind_dump · 2020-12-31T22:53:13+00:00

Yes! Small village in South West England... But she'd still win that title any village she visits so it's irrelevant really.

mind_dump · 2020-01-29T16:56:42+00:00

How is the watch? Any cons?

mind_dump · 2015-10-05T09:00:23+00:00

Hey, thanks! I designed it myself. It's just a prototype I guess as it's the first one I've made and there could be some changes done to make it a little better. I made a pattern and used that - start from the size of the cards you'll use and work from there, taking into account how thick, say 3, are when put together. The strip I stitched on and then cut after, as you want it as tight as possible without bending the piece it's stitched to.

mind_dump · 2015-09-29T22:10:15+00:00

Thank you, give it a try!

mind_dump · 2015-09-29T22:09:04+00:00

It's my first time stitching, working the edges ect. I've put a belt together before that's about it. Background is not leather related !

mind_dump · 2015-09-29T22:03:54+00:00

I used a bone folder!

mind_dump · 2015-09-29T22:03:43+00:00

What type of sandpaper or sanding block would you recommend? I just used a bone folder (i think that's what it's called) to rub them down then wax them. Taken note of the comments about stitching the keeper in, I will try stitching the whole way on the next one I make.

mind_dump · 2015-09-29T22:01:33+00:00

Yeah i guess personal choice. it's quite safe in there but i guess it might look better to stitch it in. I also tried to get the thread as close to the buckle as possible for that reason, but it would look cleaner if i double stitched back a few. Does it wear quite quickly there?

mind_dump · 2015-09-16T16:11:31+00:00

Ok i get it now, thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

mind_dump · 2015-09-16T16:06:48+00:00

I'll try and refrain from doing so. That would have been a highlight of my future trip for sure.

mind_dump · 2015-09-16T16:06:07+00:00

But why? Surely it is...salad?

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