Alternatively for a post to post system measure the center point of the block on the newel post and ensure that it aligns with the center of the handrail.
Stair newel post sizes.
Many of our newel posts are available fluted reeded twist with a beautiful sophisticated octagonal cut or a rope twist.
Typical 4x4 post is 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 typical handrail is 2 5 8 wide so the typical spindle for that size handrail is 1 1 4.
Newel posts are the main focal point of your wood stairs in your home.
34 875 2 125 2 6 2 1 25 40 1875 or 40 3 16 to the top of the block bottom of post cap.
We regularly turn and manufacture custom newel post profiles from all available wood species.
The following example is using a box newel post and 2 6701 large traditional handrail with a finished stair handrail height of 37 and the post sitting atop the shoe.
Newel posts are built to be sturdy and safe meaning they are often wider than the handrail and baserail.
If you can dream it we can make it.
A particularly cost effective way to set your balustrade apart is to use a stair warehouse newel post.
As well as full newel posts we also offer half newel posts for fixing to walls.
Please choose a newel size range.
As you go round the kite on the stairs you re changing heights so the handrail going up after the kite will come out of the square block on the winder newel post.
We can also custom turn newel posts in larger sizes if you need something bigger than a standard 3 to 3 1 2 newel post.
Whatever length of newel post you need we can provide you with a post which fits your exact specifications in standard square stop chamfered fluted stop ovolo and turned staircase designs.
Learn more about newel post styles and uses.
Contact us anytime for a free quote on custom newel posts.
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A winder newel post is a shorter length newel post used when the staircase has a kite winder.
Balcony handrails must be at least 36 high although some local codes require 42 handrails.
Made from unfinished red oak it will fit any newel post with a bottom square of 3 in.
They are wither a finishing point of a staircase of a mid way point that facilitates a change in direction.
The handrail coming up the stairs will hit into the square newel base.