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I've been getting a lot of calls lately regarding, "How do I bend a wood handrail?" Bending handrails, even for some of the most experienced carpenters causes fear and trepidation. Well, fear not!

Here are some beginning base tips:

If the net length on the rail you are bending is 12-ft, a 14-ft bender rail is best to insure that the ends are pulled around the desired radius in order to hold its form when removing rail from its clamps. If you have 13 "steps or treads", you are safe with a 14-foot bender for an inside radius. If an outside radius going up a stair, figure 2-foot per step. Bending rail is understood when imagining a standard handrail profile cut into thin strips and keyed together (tongue and groove bead to create alignment). Bending mould should also be included as it is moulded to the outside profile of the handrail and is used to sandwich the handrail and allow clamping without damage to the handrail itself.

Weldwood's Plastic Resin Glue (a DAP product) is perhaps the most ideal glue for bending handrails. It has a curing time of 24 hours, allowing for ample time for one to bend rails without feeling rushed. It also sands easily once dried and works with stains. The best place to find this product is a True Value Ace Hardware Store. I understand that they bought the rights to sell this product, which pulled it off of the shelves at all Home Depot and Lowes. It comes in a one pound plastic container and is mixed with water until soupy. Apply it to both sides of the bending rail keys, tape or shrink wrap the rails together, and you can start bending!

When considering steam bending, Weldwood is best applied once the handrail has been steamed and bent on the forms. Remove it from the forms once dried, apply the Weldwood, and reattach to the forms. Steaming handrail, for most styles, is not an option unless your bending rail is less than an 18-inch radius. For some handrail styles the minimum before steam may be a 24-inch radius.

One key to keeping the stress points on the rail's shoulder from cracking or breaking is to apply vinegar on the stress areas of the wood. Vinegar reacts with the woods fibers to relieve stress. Don't use bleach! It will permanently stain some hardwoods black.

Once a handrail is bent, use an orbital or belt sander to finish the job. Make sure all glue is properly sanded, otherwise one will have blotches where the stain cannot penetrate since glue acts as a sealer.

C-Clamps or bar clamps are the best two tool choices for bending handrail.

Also, as a helpful hint, there is a book out there call "The Stair Builder's Guide", by Coffman stairs that has an entire chapter on bending handrails (with pictures!) The book is no longer in print but there are copies out there to be had through Amazon.com.

Joseph Swallow has been with Westfire Manufacturing since 1994 and now serves as the company's CEO. Prior to Westfire, Swallow worked in Southern California and Las Vegas as the primary sales representative for Hardwood Creations, a company which he had founded in his garage in 1981. Westfire Stair Parts are available anywhere in North America and can be purchased by calling Westfire toll free 1.800.692.6996 or by visiting their website http://www.westfiremfg.com.

Trying to Decide What Deck Railing to Choose?

Because first impressions count making sure that the railings that surround your deck, line your steps or border your property will help a lot. However many times railings are overlooked in favour of other details such as paving or plants. Many people think railings are something purely functional but you can also add a touch of personality by including a few accents.

Styles of Deck Railing

When searching for deck railings you will find that most resemble wooden fences. Although these may be very practical, they can be a tad dull.

One way you can make your railing more inspiring is by mixing different materials together such as wood and iron. Wood is used for the main braces, posts and top while the iron is used in the middle as support.

Iron can take on my different styles and shapes. It can be curved, twisted and wiggly. There aren't many designs that couldn't be achieved using iron. Not only that but it's extremely strong and highly durable. The wood itself will need to be sanded and stained every so often, but the iron will be able to go years with little or no maintenance.

If you are looking for a material that requires little maintenance and is highly durable then have a look at vinyl. It can withstand rain, frost, heat and other damaging weather conditions. The need for sanding or staining has also been eliminated.

In addition to this, vinyl is great if you have children. This is because it doesn't splinter like wood does. It doesn't have any nails or rough edges. There are limits to the medium, however. It comes in very few colors; mainly white and brown.

Although wood can be boring there is still the possibility of buying wood railings that come in different patterns. You don't have to choose the standard look. Like iron, the wood supports can be shaped to add new elements to the deck railing.

Safety

Although wood is very commonly used for railings they do require a lifetime of care. They need to be sanded, stained and then sealed. This process should be done every few years to keep it looking good for many years to come. However, you will still find a board every now and then that needs to be replaced due to rot. Ensure that rotten parts are quickly replaced otherwise you could cause some injury to people who may lean on it.

Another thing to look for with wood railing is nails. Make sure that all the nails or screws are flush with the wood itself. This will avoid any hand injuries.

It is important that railings are sturdy and shouldn't move even just a little bit. The spaces between the inside supports should be close enough so that a small child's or pet's head could not fit between them.

About the Author

April often writes articles on home and garden site www.finerliving.net which also has articles relating to patio covers and patio design ideas.

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