The art of replicating hand-carved Victorian staircase posts
In short: In this episode, Norm Abram observes craftsman Matt Diana as he meticulously carves two newel posts. The goal is to create perfect matches for the original woodwork found on the main staircase of the Belmont Victorian.
This video explores the specialized skill required to reproduce historic architectural elements. Master carpenter Norm Abram joins Matt Diana at the Belmont Victorian to witness the process of replicating hand-carved newel posts. The demonstration highlights the precision needed to ensure new woodwork seamlessly integrates with existing original features on a historic staircase.
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