Removing the spindles on a Barratt house banister - help pls

[tobyd10]

Hi,
I am looking to replace a few of the spindles on my banister as one of my hounds has eaten them considerably.
My house is a 6 year old Barratt standard box. the Newal posts have caps which I presume covers the bolts that secures the handrail.
Would I be right in thinking that if I unscrew that bolt the hand rail would lift off?
Would there be anything else holding it on?
Thanks for your time in looking.
Toby

 

[27neth]

You dont need to remove the handrail to replace spindles.

 

[tobyd10]

Is it not the easiest way?
Which way would you recommend?
thanks toby

 

[27neth]

If you cut a spindle in half and take it out you will see it is sat in a channel cut into the bottom rail and a channel under the handrail. The spindles are held in place with small spacer pieces fixed at either side of the spindles.
Thats about the simplest way i can explain it, take one out and it will become simple to see. Then just buy some new spindles the same size and filler pieces (B&Q etc) cut and fit..

John..

 

[tobyd10]

That makes perfect sense.
I'm going to do that right now and see how it goes. Thanks for your help.
Toby

 

[tobyd10]

Well start of the job done. Spindle sawn in two and then removed with some wiggling.
Theyre well pinned in with 5 pins top and bottom.
Now I can cut the spindles I have bought to size and put them in.
Thanks John for your help as I would have spent hours trying to take the handrail off!
Toby

 

[27neth]

Its okay mate, glad i could help

John..