Replacing Wood Stair Balusters: What to Know Before You Start Most stair baluster replacements start with a few cracked balusters, one missing, or the whole staircase looking like it belongs to a different era than the rest of the house. The project feels manageable until you start trying to find something that matches
Exterior Wood Columns Homes can serve as an extension of us. Quality homes of the past often had decorative, exterior wood columns to support porches and structural overhangs. These columns showed intricate workmanship and typically followed certain rules of proportion and style established dating as far back as Greek and Roman times. Column styles
Wooden Handles for Tools: Strength, Precision, and Craftsmanship For thousands of years, wooden handles have been critical components in the evolution of tools. From their ancient implements to modern industrial-grade gear, precision-turned wooden handles have and continue to play an important role in various applications. Whether you're manufacturing hammers, chisels, axes, or custom shop tools,
Interior Wood Balusters: Profiles, Species, and Fit Most people know what they want their staircase to look like before they know what to call it. They've seen a style or detail on a project, in a house they visited, or saved in a folder of images they've been building for months. The problem
Wood Finials: Custom and Production Runs H.A. Stiles manufactures wood finials for homeowners, furniture makers, contractors, and restoration projects. We handle single replacements, mid-size batches, and large production runs with consistent quality and accurate mounting specifications. What We Make Finials For Flagpoles (indoor and outdoor installations) Stair newel posts and
Baluster Replacement at the Baldwin School The Baldwin School, a renowned private institution in Philadelphia, has been a cornerstone for over 130 years. Known for its redstone facade and turn-of-the-century charm, the building showcases many historical wood elements that contribute to its iconic look. Recently, the school faced the challenge of replacing worn and
Wooden Plugs - Bulk Wholesale for Industrial Applications H.A. Stiles manufactures wooden plugs, bungs, and wedges in bulk quantities for contractors, municipalities, marine suppliers, industrial distributors, and more. We specialize in custom sizing, competitive wholesale pricing, and complete order customization for businesses that need reliable wooden plug solutions. Emergency Leak
Small Wooden Dowels: Custom Manufacturing for Production Runs H.A. Stiles supplies precision small wooden dowels for companies requiring custom specifications and reliable production capabilities. Unlike catalog-only companies, a dedicated wood dowel supplier provides direct access to experts who guide your project from initial specifications through final delivery. Our dowels serve demanding production applications across
How Are Wood Turnings Made? When one thinks of producing wood turnings, a typical image emerges. A person is standing at a lathe with a face shield or safety glasses in place, holding a long-handled tool, shaping the spinning wood. While this happens in small-scale operations and home workshops, production-scale wood turnings have
What is the Difference Between a Stair Baluster, Balustrade, and Banister? These three terms appear constantly in stair and railing projects, and they are not interchangeable. A baluster is a single vertical post. A balustrade is the full railing assembly. A banister is the handrail. Here is a simple breakdown of each, along with
