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The American stair-builders' guide (1875)

Gould, Lucius D., b. 1814. [from old catalog] · New York, A.J. Bicknell & co. · leaf 44

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A to B equal to B 3, Fig. 1; set off from A to C equal to S B, Fig.2. From the point B as centre, with A C as radius, describe arcs, cuttingthe line A C at 2 and 3; the points for the pins to describe the centre curve.For the width of the mould, and the points for the pins to describe theoutside… … Plate 10 Exhibits the ground plan and the elevation for a staircase, starting with wind-ers; the curve drawn from centres of unequal radii; the wreath in one pieceforming its own easings. Set up from the first step to the point N, equal to the difference inthe heights of the newel, and the short…

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