Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication (S21E24)
S21E24
Tom Silva is seldom at a loss for ideas. However, when a homeowner contacted him about a hand-turned spindle that had gone missing from her staircase in a 1900s Queen Anne Rowhouse, he took on the challenge of recreating the intricate spiral-detailed spindles using his lathe. He worked with straight grain fir to craft the balusters and experimented with a string technique to successfully replicate the spiral design.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S21E24
Air Date
May 25, 2023
Season 21 Episodes
S21E01
Water Heater Autopsy, Composting
S21E02
EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair
S21E03
Doorbell Retrofit, Driveway Edging
S21E04
Woodland Garden, Chimney Repairs
S21E05
Wallpaper Restore, Gutter Repairs
S21E06
Sandstone Repair, Awning Installation
S21E07
Paint Bathroom Tile, Hot Water Tank Replacement
S21E08
Little Free Library
S21E09
Install Cabinet Hardware, Breaker Trips
S21E10
Antique Pocket Door, Shaker End Table
S21E11
Baby Proofing, Septic Systems
S21E12
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
S21E13
Fire Pit Plan, Window Restoration
S21E14
Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack
S21E15
Shed Organization, Pea Stone Walkway
S21E16
Wetlands; Foundation Painting
S21E17
Fireplace Painting; Bathtub Tray
S21E18
Oven Ventilation; Wireless EV Charger
S21E19
Attic Insulation, Asphalt Parking Spot
S21E20
Transition Garden, Granite Post Sign
S21E21
Full Sun Garden, Radiator Floor Patch
S21E22
Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole
S21E23
Flagstone Repairs, Tub Diverter
S21E24
Hand-Turned Spindle, Replication
S21E25
Circuit, Table Saw, Fireplace Insert
S21E26
Sawmill, Bar Top