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In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to stabilize an unsteady staircase post. Repairing a wobbly newel post. Cut the finish between newel post and cap with a utility knife. Pry off the cap with a thin pry bar. Shine a flashlight down inside the hollow post to confirm there are no obstructions.
- How To Fix a Loose Newel Post - This Old House
Fortunately, reinforcing a loose newel post is a...
- How To Fix a Loose Newel Post - This Old House
Learn how to fix an annoying wobbly newel post to a newel base, or a bottom step or a floor, with advice from an expert joiner. Includes diagrams.
10 kwi 2016 · This is a tough repair to do without taking your entire balustrade apart. Try to remove the bullnose riser. This might give you an opportunity to tighten up the newel post from below. (Long screws, glue, whatever you can think of...)
23 sie 2024 · Fortunately, reinforcing a loose newel post is a straightforward project most homeowners can tackle on their own. This guide walks you through the process of tightening a loose newel post, keeping your staircase secure and sturdy.
Fixing a wobbly newel post is not as daunting a task as it may seem. This article provides a simple, step-by-step guide to help you restore your newel post to its former sturdiness. Tel: 01691 671020
2 mar 2010 · Unfortunately, many such posts are poorly installed, and there's not much you can do about them other than to remove and reinstall the post properly. A few finish nails might tighten it up for a day or two but they'd quickly work loose -- the forces applied at that joint are substantial.
28 maj 2012 · In this video, I quickly go over how to use some 4" wood screws to tighten up the post. UPDATE: I realize that I continue to refer to it as a banister, when in fact I'm tightening up the newel ...
