Carpentry and Woodworking - Wall Rail

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claassen
09-23-07, 12:10 AM
I need to install a wood (probably oak) hand rail down the stairs into our basement. It will be fastened to the wall the entire length of the rail. I know I could use a standard round wall rail, with brackets, but I'm looking for something that will hug the wall as close as possible, so I don't lose too much space in the stair way. Does anyone here have any experience with such matters, and if so, have something that fits this description?

Thanks!

chandler
09-23-07, 07:23 PM
Bruce: The use of regular handrail and standards will space it out from the wall the appropriate amount. You need to leave enough space on the wall side for a quick grab. Having it too close may tend to keep someone from being able to fully grasp the rail.
Jack the Contractor
09-23-07, 07:58 PM
The normal hand rail wall attachments are made to code. anything less is a very bad and dangerous situation.