the support thing has me a bit baffled. I downloaded a pdf file from a kit manufacturer, and I follow the idea of treads stacking. I don't like all the bolting and such with the kit, but suppose I can substitute welded connections.
BTW loved your site Mark, I'm in Athens Georgia, where are you?
you work with a glass artist? any luck putting glass in the "eye" of andirons?
been trying that for several years with no luck just lots of cracked glass.
the staircase will be tied into the railing at the top. the simple version is to use "Hog wire" (welded 3" sq. 3/16" dia.) as balluster. I'm not going to be able to get the guy to go with my artistic rendering. The minute I spoke of what I envisoned, he got that deer in the headlight look and said he couldn't afford that. Oh well, I'll TIG every thing so it will still be "artistically rendered" I will not compromise on my level of quality.
I would like to "talk" to you about how your business evolved, I have 20 years experience working for others in the trade, but have only been independant (starving artist) for around a year. I need to get a web presence up and have a million questions to throw at you, but don't want to impose on your generosity or time so if you feel inclined I enclose my email address and a deep felt thanks for all your help.
Terry
TBRForge
tbrforge@bellsouth.net