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Meanwhile,my main man Jon wisher is roaming the Philippine forest.Looks like an episode of “naked and afraid” to me, but hope your having a blast. (at Bicol, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1H-ouZJo3C/?igshid=8meian2677f1

The beginnings of another beautiful stair.(Veltmon architecture)and Philip Thomas (builder).The entire stair with the exception of the treads will receive a plaster finish.The inside open rail portion will be 1/2x2-1/2” thick steel.We are so excited to start forming the rail. #steelhandrail #tightradius #philipthomasbuilder #ruardveltmanarchitecture (at Eastover, Charlotte) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1H9kISJ5oK/?igshid=fla4q1381iy4

Speaking of Michael,I’m excited to introduce the newest member of the Masterpiece family,Michael Bestgen,He is only 21 years old but you wouldn’t know it.He has a good bit of experience for his young age and has the most wonderful disposition. Welcome Michael,we wish you the best!! (at Myers Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CugurJj_k/?igshid=16spkrp08syxf

Meanwhile, Back in Charlotte,Jon and Michael we’re creating this piece of artwork.Awesome guys! (at Myers Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CtmRbpxfd/?igshid=1jsllbe1kzb4g

Where to begin? We’ve been slack!!!posting anyway . This is cute little stair for a cute little camp house. Black plumbing pipe,acid dipped,black oxide. #customrail #custom staircase #ironhandrails #staircase #thestaircase (at Denver, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CsyiJJN4q/?igshid=bsujhc75vtsu

Danger,Harbor freight grinding discs are dangerous. Tried one and half the pad flew across the shop.(Fluke) Second one one got me in the side.Its swollen,I do have a little fat there but mostly swollen.Anyway be advised. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Cc8zRJdLE/?igshid=g4q2kwybdquk

Meanwhile,back in CLT,who new how much welding and grinding was needed to complete this “black pipe” contemporary style rail.We do now! Black oxide finish with clear leaguer. #blackoxidefinish #contemporarystairs #blackpipestairrailing (at Denver, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6DizuJBk1/?igshid=uxqdde1ic6m3

The guys had a long week in the mountains assembling this gigantic open riser staircase. Big Lar and myself were pardoned,somebody had to hold down the fort in Charlotte. #masterpiecestaircase #stair #staircasedesign #customstaircase #freestandingstaircase (at West Jefferson, NC Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6CQ6HJwMU/?igshid=iigqhtt1t2i0

Many thanks to Ronald McDonald House for giving us the opportunity to help out and the guys and wives of Masterpiece for being so generous with there time.It was a fun morning! (at Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGvvX9Jipi/?igshid=1c5ye4yshq824

No stairs today,introducing my first grandchild,Wynter Reign Lukens.Thank you all for the great Father’s Day outing. Love you guys! https://www.instagram.com/p/By8zfaOB9Rf/?igshid=g1240rhyjln4

This is what keeps me up at night.This is the outside stringer(34 ft long)that will eventually be part of a free standing stair without risers. How are we gonna do that? Honestly ,not exactly sure yet. (at Masterpiece Staircase and Millwork complete unedited) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylcdXGpL5G/?igshid=1vp7dvwqi8zui

How’s this thing go together again? (at Masterpiece Staircase and Millwork complete unedited) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0ZxPkJWfP/?igshid=104mvsz8xenok

Another wacky banana going up in the shop today. (at Masterpiece Staircase and Millwork complete unedited) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkjZ2hJauM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bedfbyf9taf7

From Matt Nathonson,I love his truth and spirit! https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVqRNjJBoj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jhezbgajq3db