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Staircase - click on a picture for enlargement
November 19-21, 2005
Puzzle solved! Pieces assembled from antique parts from 4 houses!
Travis Palm created the beautiful staircase & judge's panels
Looking up into the cupola with the staircase in
Walnut newels (there are 2 matching) from Thomasville, GA funeral home
Kara refinished the stair parts--here are the oak newels from NYC stripped & unstained...
And here are the oak newels stained to match walnut newels
Unstained oak newels on panelling
Stained the same
 
Travis Palm, woodworking genius, works on the cabinets
Living room & stairs
Travis' airtight bannister joinery--smooth to the touch
Under the stairs judge's panelling
     
Walker working in her toolbelt on the stairs
A little hammering was in order
Finding the right tool is crucial!
 
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