4375 Red Oak Box Newel Post - Solid Wood Staircase Handrail Support for Indoor/Outdoor Stairs - Perfect for Home, Deck, and Porch Stair Railings

4375 Red Oak box newel posts have a pedestal size of 4-3/4" and an overall length of 62". Hardwood wall is 3/4" with the main shank at 4-3/4". The 4375 Box Newels are made with lock mitered corners, which means they have no end grains, developing elegance. Red Oak is the number one choice for hardwood handrails and stair parts in the USA due to its hardness and durability. Red oak, with it's porous grain structure, can be stained to match the color of other exotic hardwoods. Red oak can be clear coated, stained light, medium or dark. Most stains on the market were developed and designed around red oak. Considering the cost, red oak is the most affordable of the milled hardwoods and one of the easiest to work with. This box newel is available in a half-sawn newel post with an 8 to 10 business day lead time to ship. Recommended Hardware:3101 Sure-tite Newel Fastener3301 Rail & Post Fastening KitNewel Mount Block