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    Changing for bigger newel post

    Ok here are some pics. The stair case is a closed string between 2 walls. Newel top left. This is where the newel finishes in the ceiling of the kitchen: Newel post The right side of the newel sits on top of the step. Its only the left side (in this pic) that appears to go...
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    Changing for bigger newel post

    Thank you for your reply. I will let my other half know. The existing newel has had a fair bit of pulling and shaking which has made it rather lose now :? oops. Will let him know and see how we get on. People must have to replace a newel base at some point though. I have seen the...
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    Changing for bigger newel post

    Thanks. Sorry I missed this reply. I will tell my other half your suggestions and see what he says - it will make more sense to him. I really do think he wants to remove the whole post and replace it with a breand new one. Is there a reason why people are suggesting cutting down the...
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    Changing for bigger newel post

    Hmm no I don't think that will work as we're getting quite a good quality newel and it would look out of place/odd and also its the bit between the top step and the string and it would be incredibly fiddly. I think we want to remove and replace the whole newel...
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    Replacing newel base with bigger size

    Sorry MODS I post my original in the wrong section - woodwork. Can a mod please delete that thread and keep this one? Ta We live in a 1980's house and we are trying to replace our horrible 80's balusters with the Richard Burbage Fusion range. Only problem is we have a newel base post which...
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    Changing for bigger newel post

    We live in a 1980's house and we are trying to replace our horrible 80's balusters with the Richard Burbage Fusion range. Only problem is we have a newel base post which is 67mm but the newel base needed for the fusion range is 82mm. the original newel base goes right through the floor into...
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