Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Refinish stair case

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Expert: - 2/1/2008


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What can I use to sand between the spindles on my staircase? I'm using a different color stain and I need to sand between the spindles.

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When occasionally stuck in that circumstance, I used a profile sander to get into tight spots.  I would do what I can with an orbital sander, and complete the rest between the profile sander and hand sanding.  The profile sander does save an enormous amount of time and can even do detail sanding on the turned balusters.

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Joseph G. Swallow

Expertise

I can answer all staircase balustrade questions where handrails, newels posts, balusters (wood and metal), and stair treads are concerned. I cannot help with cabinetry and floor (outside of stair-related treads and risers), as well as stain and finish issues unless staircase related.

Experience

30 years in the stair industry. Founder of Hardwood Creations in Southern California and CEO of Westfire Manufacturing, Inc. I was a stair builder for 10 years, both in custom and production housing. Have estimated over 750,000 single family homes and provided materials to lumber yards and builders for 12 years. Was an expert witness in several staircase related law suits in Southern California. Stair codes, installation help, stair handrail and balustrade installation are what I know best.

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NAHB of Portland, OR. Was a member of ICBO for 9 years.

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Cal State Fullerton, Cypress College

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