Simplified Guide To Custom Stairbuilding and Tangent Handrailing, by George R. Di Cristina. 278 Pages. Clothbound. What does the tangent system offer today's stairbuilder? It gives one the ability to construct distinctive, personalized, innovative stair and handrail designs which are not subject to the limits of stock chair and handrail parts. It allows contruction of hand rails from solid stock where the finest wood grain can be featured. The continuous incline turns can be produced for any possible condition. There are no forms to build, one can make full round wall type rails fast, as well as solid wood handrail sections in the shop to fit existing metal sub-railing on the job site. George di Christine has been building stairs for nearly 50 years and presents a comprehensive text that is accessible to all who have the desire to learn this art. $34.95 (BK-0145)