90mm Plain Square Newel Post with Spigot Dowel

Summary

90mm Square Newel Post with Spigot Dowel 

Newel post with spigot dowel can be used with existing old posts or new Newel Bases.

Please note, we only list Pine and Oak currently on our website. Please contact us direct regarding Hemlock, White Primed, Ash and Sapele stair parts.

The Flat top head allows you to select 90mm Pyramid or Flat Newel Caps. If you wish to have a Ball Cap then order the ball and a flat cap, you will need to attach the ball cap to the flat cap then onto the post with a hard setting adhesive.

This spigot dowel type newel has been designed to drop into a newel base with a 50mm diameter hole drilled in the top. This can be achieved by using new pre-drilled newel bases or by cutting your exiting posts down and drilling your own hole for the dowel. 

Use a strong adhesive such as Joiners mate to glue the two components together and for an even stronger joint we recommend screwing through the newel base and into the spigot dowel of the newel post. Counter sink and screws so that they can be plugged or filled hiding them from view. 

Square Newel posts are supplied in two designs, each with it specific purpose on a staircase.

The full 90mm x 90mm Full Newel. This is the most commonly used post on most stair configurations. It is designed for the bottom of the stair case, top of the staircase, used as mid posts and corner posts on a landing. 

The 90mm Half Newel Post. Used up against a wall to finish the handrail run. This post is fixed by screwing and gluing it directly to the wall using suitable fixings. Screws should be positioned so that they are hidden from view by the handrail.

Newel Post Dimensions

Our ranch of Benchmark Newel Posts are available in the following sizes. Please select your required size:

• Full Post measures 90mm x 90mm x 850mm (820mm x 90mm x 90mm for Flat Bottom type) – For use on the landing and at the bottom and top of your staircase  
• Half Post measures 90mm x 43mm x 850mm (90mm x 43mm x 820mm for Flat Bottom type) – Used up against a wall to finish the balustrade.

Newel posts do not come with newel caps. Choose the style of cap you like to finish the post off. All caps listed in this section will fit this post.

Fitting Square Newel Posts  

These posts can be fitted with the Chrome or Brushed Newel Post Connector with match newel post cap. Posts bought with these fittings will be supplied square cut at the bottom to sit flush into the connector. These connectors hide the joint between newel posts and newel caps. 

Newel Posts are fitted first followed by base rails and handrails.

Remember that handrail height needs to be 900mm. 

This spigot dowel type newel has been designed to drop into a newel base with a 50mm diameter hole drilled in the top. This can be achieved by using new pre-drilled newel bases or by cutting your exiting posts down and drilling your own hole for the dowel. 

Use a strong adhesive such as Joiners mate to glue the two components together and for an even stronger joint we recommend screwing through the newel base and into the spigot dowel of the newel post. Counter sink and screws so that they can be plugged or filled hiding them from view. 

We recommend laying out your stair components to ensure handrail heights are 900mm before you cut any existing newel posts. 

Staircase Building Regulations 

Handrail heights on the staircase are measured from the front bullnose of a step to the top of the handrail.

Spindles must not allow a sphere 100mm in diameter to pass between two spindles. 

If you are unsure please contact us or your building inspector for new builds. 

You can download the Cheshire Mouldings Benchmark Fitting Instructions manual from here

Specification

Plain Square Newel Posts with Spigot Dowel 

Full Post Measures 850mm x 90mm x 90mm (820mm x 90mm x 90mm for Flat Bottom type)

Half Post Measures 850mm x 90mm x 43mm (820mm x 90mm x 43mm for Flat Bottom type)

Spigot Dowel Measures 50mm x approx 80mm long. 

You can download the Cheshire Mouldings Benchmark Fitting Instructions manual from here