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Update 2 After losts of hassle managed to remove lower newel base. (had to come out in peices though, 3 things connected together interlocking). Then removed first step out sideways, removing wedges in step first. Step was nailed to floor and not obvious. Channelled out post for a...

Update. I've now removed all upstairs base rail handrail and spindles. As well as the main handrail, Base rails and spindles on the string. Cleaned up string nice and smooth all in good shape. Further investigation on the upper newel. Seems that yes they are tenon joined and doweld...

Hi. Im face-lifting stairs with new full newel posts, base rails, hand rails spindles etc. I'm fine with doing the base rails, hand rails and spindles. Been looking at the upper and lower newel bases (which I plan to replace with full posts, needs to be all oak. I have queries on removal...