Hi Guys I need to extend my newel post from beneath the floorboards I was wondering what is the best way of attaching a square newel above the floor to the half newel below. The half newel is at the top of the stairs with a small landing and one step to main landing. I will also be attaching it to a half stud wall but as that is the bit people swing off I need the newel joint to be as strong as possible. There is a wall about 0.5" behind the half newel and the top of the wall 1.5" below the bottom of the floorboard and I am thinking about leaving the half newel intact (very difficult to get to) and making a sort of half lap joint, I will have about 1.5 inch before it rests on the wall which could add strength. If I screw in at angles 2 at the front and 2 at the back with glue in the joint, would this be the best option? Thanks in advance.
You can buy replacement newels which have a spigot on the bottom so you just drill a hole on your half newel and glue it in. Search for stair parts.
If not, drill out and insert your own dowel(150mm x 20mm) i'd suggest. Make it all fit, glue dowel holes and all mating surfaces, knock together, add a couple of screws for security. Mr. HandyAndy - Really
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