Mahogany Continuous Shaped Curved Hand Rail
This is a shaped handrail which serpentines around an elliptical landing and down and elliptical stairway. My head still spins when I recall the math involved getting this just right. The long runs were shaped with machines and routers, but the turnout at the bottom was all done by hand and a keen eye. To further complicate the process, the finish on it is a multi-stepped process which needed to be done in place after all the joinery was completed and faired. We did all that on temporary spindles and then enlisted the help of all the carpenters on site to lift it up in one piece and set it back down on over 150 spindles.
Function
- residential space
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Shape
- curved
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
Dan Ober
Ober Woodworking
I am a skilled cabinetmaker and woodworker. I do a wide variety of projects each of which are individually designed and built. My work includes but is not limited to kitchen cabinets, bath cabinets, bookshelves, built-ins of all types, fireplace mantels, entry doors, beds, and tables. I also offer more specialized work such as curved hand-railing and spiral stairs. I am proficient at two and three dimensional computer design. And I am also an accomplished woodcarver. All my work is custom and unique to each client and I always strive to achieve a high standard efficiently.
