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107-Q BOX NEWELS
All box newels come with detailed installation instructions . Kneewall Stair Installation
Top View
Side View
Lag Bolts Kneewall Mounting Block
Plugs
107-R IRON NEWELS
NOTE : More detailed instructions are available from L . J . Smith . The following instructions are for mounting our iron newel to a starting step .
Determine the newel length above the tread and add 6-1 / 4 " the measurement for insertion into the newel mounting sleeve . Trim the iron newel to length using a metal cutting shop saw or portable band saw .
Cut out a 1-1 / 2 " square hole on the starting step tread at the newel centerpoint . Be sure to also cut any step blocking material . Slide the newel mounting sleeve completely down into the hole until the top rim is flat on the tread . Using the rim as a template , mark and predrill the sleeve screw locations .
Back Panel
Mounting Block
After the box newel is cut to the proper length , glue a mounting block inside the bottom back panel of the newel . Mark and drill two 1 " diameter holes in the bottom front panel of the newel . Mark and drill two 3 / 8 " diameter clearance holes in the back panel through the mounting block . These holes should be directly opposite the 1 " holes in the newel face .
Mark and drill the appropriate pilot hole for the lag bolt in the end of the kneewall to correspond with the holes dilled in the back panel of the box newel . Position the newel and attach with lag bolts , using construction adhesive on the final assembly . Install 1 " plugs and sand .
Open Tread and Balcony Installation
Mounting Block Balustrade Centerline
Slide the iron newel collar , then the newel mounting sleeve over the bottom of the newel until the newel is flush with the bottom of the sleeve . Using an allen wrench , tighten the 3 set screws into the side holes of the sleeve .
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Mounting Blocks
3 / 4 " Plywood spacer block
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Screws |
Screw on both sides ( optional method )
Lag Bolts
( Best method )
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Balustrade Centerline |
Cut and notch the newel over the edge of the tread / riser or over the edge of the balcony ( see step 107-A on newel notching ). Prepare a mounting block sized to fit snug inside the bottom of the box newel . Bolt the block on the balustrade centerline at the newel centerpoint . Set the newel down over the mounting block and install four screws through the sides of the newel into the mounting blocks .
Secure the newel to the face of the balcony using four screws installed through the face of the newel . Plug and sand all holes . Apply a wood cap over the bottom of the newel which extends down past the face of the balcony or intermediate landing to cover up the end grain .
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Wood Cap to cover end grain
Mounting Block
Slide the sleeve ( with newel ) into the hole until the top rim is flat on the tread . Attach the mounting sleeve to the tread using the supplied anchoring screws . Use two-part epoxy or construction adhesive on the bottom of the collar to secure it to the tread .
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