I'm replacing the handrail of the upstairs banister. The previous ranch style was screwed to a piece of wood which in turn was attached to a stud wall next to the bedroom door. The new hand rail, supported by spindles, will need to be fixed to the wall. I'd prefer not to use a half newel and have it supported IN the wall. My problem is that it's a stud wall. Any suggestions as to what might be done? (We'll be having some patch plastering done in other places in the hall
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