here’s the second of two in today’s asian themed handrail.
this is an elaborate stone finial from an apparently very old chinese handrail. a finial is the decorative piece which rises above the handrail and is often found on newel posts. newel posts are the little half posts which help to break up a long span or secure the bottom of a staircase railing. check out this as a decorative stair railing
hey everybody this is the first of two in today’s asian themed handrail. this one comes from a train station, is stainless steel and has a wavy look to it. I like how the undulations follow the form of the steps. I bet it offers a better grip than traditionally angled railing. for a more natural, organic and rustic look, check out these wood railings
check out this excellent pic of a decorative railing in the most popular handrail picture style that I’ve seen on flickr. since I’ve started sending these posts, I’ve been seeing a lot of pictures like this one check out this wood railing for a rustic decorative railing
here’s a cool video of a guy riding a unicycle on a bridge railing. even though he got a ticket, “It was fully worth it”. I wonder what he was ticketed for…
check out this pic of a cool job high up on a railing. this is on a bridge in Michigan and is a pretty cool photo gallery of what it’s like to walk across the highest part of the arch of a steel truss bridge. awesome! then check out this cool rustic wood handrail! probably a little less risk associated with this job!
the moment I saw this I knew immediately where it was. there is something incredibly fantastic about the detail in these buildings. everytime I would visit, I’d feel like the great gatsby, wishing for tuxedo tails and brandy snifters. for a different style of grandiosity, check out these rustic wood railing
check out this surreal pic of metal railings. this black and white picture reminds me of a moonscape and the railings just lead the eye fully into the scope of the pic. check out these wood railings for a more natural look
check out the rustic railings that were shipped to Missouri. these sections are ready to be installed by carpenters on site. the installation goes quickly compared to fabricating handrails on the job. get started on your project today!
check out this news story about a blacksmith in washington state that uses old-school methods to craft works of iron art including a 24 foot tall knight. then click over here and learn more about wood railing
check out this cool shot of a metal railing reflected in a puddle on the sidewalk. the article gives some details about how the artist prepared the picture and, I guess, did some photoshop work on it too. check out these rustic wood railings, too!