It is that time of year again when our attention turns to the outdoors and the curb appeal of our homes. One easy way to give your front porch a quick face lift is to add or replace an outdoor stair rail.

There is lots to observe at this years Winter Olympic games. One fabrication blog takes on the unique metal fireplace screed seen on NBC’s Today Show…

Tom uses a compact bender to fabricate metal handles.

Check out designer metal handrails.

Tom and Karen show you how to build a large metal table. Part two describes fabricating the table top and other finishing touches.

Tom builds a custom screen and topper for an outdoor chimenea.

A metal bending ring roller is a great tool for metal shops. See how the Shop Outfitters #238 Ring Roller works.

Tom built a custom metal handrail for his friends at Summit Structures. The job held a challenging element in that the metal handrail was formed on a raduis staircase.

Tom often gets requests to build custom metal handrails from both residential builders and commercial companies. His various projects will be posted to this site as they are completed. I thought it might be handy to review a few steps to consider as you begin a handrail fabrication project.
Tom’s years spent as a building inspector [...]