Stair Spindles and Newel Posts copied to match originals

Stair Spindle.

This is the upright timbers that fit between the Handrail and Baserail, usually two per step, also known as Stair Baluster or Stick.

Stair Baluster

Baluster is the original name for a Stair Spindles.

Stair stick

Another name for a Stair Spindle, more of a nick name usually used by Builders.

Newel Post

The Main Posts at the ends of the Staircase or wherever a Hand Rail is to be fixed.

Box Newel Post

Does the same job as a Lathe turned Post but made as a Box with a hollow core which allows for panels or decorative patterns to be made on the sides.

Base Newel

The square section at the bottom of a Newel Post which is attached to the Stair String.

Handrail

The timber that fits between the Newel Posts at a minimum of 900mm high.

Banister

The original name for a Handrail.

Balustrade

This is the name that represents the whole finished section of Posts, Spindles and Hand Rails. 

Stair Tread

The actual steps that form the Stair Case.

Stair Riser

This is the upright timber that fits under the Stair Tread. 

Stair String

This is the timber plank that forms the side of the Stair Case which is then called a closed String Stair Case.

Cut String

When the outer plank is cut so that the Treads run over the String and the Spindles sit directly on the Tread rather than in to a Base Rail.