[shaunW]

If anyone has experience with a railing like this one, please tell me how to fix this very loose newel post.

1. I assume the bottom of the newel post has a dowel going into the bullnose step? House was built in 1954, if that makes a difference.
2. Do you think the dowel is screwed into the bullnose step from the bottom (i.e., the bullnose step would need to be removed and put on its side to tight/replace the screw)?
3. I assume I'll need to lift the volute off the newel post in order to fix the problem. Do I need to detach the volute from the rest of railing first? Or is there a better disconnect point? Or can I leave the railing whole?

Thanks.

Shaun

 

[shaunW]

 

[shaunW]

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[MrAbelOne]

I have the exact same issue and style post. Did u have any luck figuring this out?

 

[love154]

maybe some large screws then cover them up

 

[SeniorSitizen]

maybe some large screws then cover them up

Being newel posts attached in that manner are notorious woblers , this ole man would be seriously considering reply #5 but using the Kreg screw system and if applicable 2 screws / side and plugged holes with Kreg plugs and paint to match if necessary .