I need a single stairway newel post

[lowell holmes]

On my Daughter and Son-in-law's house.There is a broken newel post on the front porch.

I decided I will fix it for them. The problem I have is the big box stores don't seem to stock them and they must be ordered in quantities of 40.

I do not have a lathe. I have not wanted to buy one for my garage shop. Do you have any suggestions.

I can make a scale drawing of what I want in AutoCad.

[John TenEyck]

Have you searched on the web for one? Lots of companies supply stair parts. Another option is to take it to a local millwork shop and have them turn a new one.

John

[lowell holmes]

Have you searched on the web for one? Lots of companies supply stair parts. Another option is to take it to a local millwork shop and have them turn a new one.

I figure that I will find someone to turn one for me. The posts online are either red oak or pine. I prefer white oak for outside use. I may be able to get one at Houston Hardwoods. The post would be expensive.

I called it a newell, but it is a baluster. I just found one on line for $25. That sounds like a good price to me.

[Greg Hines, MD]

I had this problem with our staircase inside our house, as one of the balusters got broken when we moved in. Finding the exact one was impossible, and I ended up gluing the broken pieces back together.

Doc

[Mike Heidrick]

Seek out a local turning club. Post a wanted add on craigslist.

[Lee Schierer]

Seek out a local turning club. Post a wanted add on craigslist.

Or for $6.00 become a contributor here and post a want ad where thousands of woodworkers will see it.