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  • Oval Shaped Timber Plugs
    January 29, 2013

    Oval Shaped Timber Plugs

    Turning a product round is something that any wood turner can do, but turning a product into an oval shape is a much bigger challenge.

    This was the task presented to us by one of our customers. They were looking for someone who could not only make a tapered timber plug, but more specifically one that was oval in shape.

     

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  • Prestige Newel Posts For Stairs
    January 27, 2013

    Prestige Newel Posts For Stairs

    A number of years ago we did a trip to the USA to go and see a trade show that promoted products to the building industry.

    A number of stair builders exhibited at this show; and one of the products that caught our attention was the use of large square posts on stairs. These posts were characterised by not being turned, and were also much larger than the 90 x 90mm sizes that were being used here in Australia.

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