Re-fitting Stair Spindles

by **Jamied** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:01 pm

I have removed the old spindles and handrail to be sent away and dipped and now they are back I cannot seem to re-fit them without some not fitting!! They all seemed to be the same size when I took them out but whatever sequence I re-fit them makes it virtually impossible to attach the handrail to them. Help!!

Im not sure whether wood expands slightly when you dip them in chemicals?

I guess I should have somehow numbered the spindles to be put back in order, is there any tips people can give to get them to fit back?

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by **stoneyboy** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:19 pm

Jamied,
Timber will have swelled during dipping, you will have to wait until wood has dried out and shrunk again.
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by **NickHarrison1979** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:44 pm

I would go with the above info, stack them in a corner out the way at room temperature, give each spindle all round ventilation.

by **NickHarrison1979** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:46 pm

I would go with the above info, stack them in a corner out the way at room temperature, give each spindle all round ventilation.

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