Finish Carpentry

Armed with two routers and three bits, an experienced carpenter shares five problem-solving tips for trim, cabinets, doors, and stairs by Gary Striegler

by Forrest McCanless

A pitch-block jig and a deadman stand are two keys in transforming a jumble of parts into a continuous handrail

Use a sliding T-bevel and simple angles to simplify skirtboard and landing transitions by Rick Arnold

A master stairbuilder shares five simple techniques that greatly improve staircase construction by Tucker Windover

Zipbolt UT rail bolt by Tucker Windover

With the use of bendable materials and flexible molding, builder Joe Milicia took the challenge of working with wainscot to a new level by Joe Milicia

A foolproof method for installing skirtboards, treads, and risers by Bruce Abernathy

by Roe A. Osborn

A hollow post made of mitered panels is easily detailed with stock moldings by Lon Schleining

With the stairs as a form, laminating commercially available bending rail is easier than it appears by John Griffin

Get it at the right height and make sure it's fastened to the framing; someone's life may depend on it by Sebastian Eggert

A full-scale drawing and some shop-built jigs can ease the assembly of expensive stair parts by Lon Schleining

Wide horizontal laminations show off the grain of the maple caps by John Griffin