The House of Forgings 4592-Plain Box Newel Post is a 3-1/2″ wide box newel, standing 56″ tall, featuring a sleek design with two cap options. Crafted from solid Red Oak, it is solid inside, while all other species are hollow with a mounting block. Installation instructions are available under the Install Guides link.
Key specs:
- Model: 4592-Plain.
- Dimensions: 3-1/2″ square width; 56″ height.
- Material: Red Oak has 100% all Red Oak wood (all other species hollow with mounting block).
- Design: Sleek box newel with two cap options.
Usage Tips: Select and attach one of the two cap options, then install using appropriate fasteners or adhesive suitable for wood, following the Install Guides link for instructions. Apply your chosen stain or finish after installation, ensuring proper surface preparation. Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; avoid harsh chemicals to protect the finish.
Availability and lead times:
- Red Oak: Stocked and ready for immediate shipping.
- All other species (including exotics, custom options): Made to order with up to 4 weeks production time plus shipping; no returns or exchanges on customs.
Box Newel Post Construction
Box newel posts are crafted from multiple layers or slices of the same species of wood, assembled together to form the product. This layered construction ensures better color matching on the outer layer for a uniform finish, incorporates alternating grain patterns within the layers to prevent warping over time, and reduces costs by using multiple sections for the inner core instead of a single solid piece.












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Brittin Sciuto (Verified Customer) –
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Danny Ragan (Verified Customer) –
The 6 red oak newel posts we received arrived early and we’re of exceptional quality. The pallet was shrink wrapped for protection and everything arrived without a scratch. The workmanship was outstanding while all joints and trim cuts were properly fitted with no gaps in the trim. Could not have been more pleased. The pricing was terrific and the company offered free shipping for orders over 750.00. Thanks for a great experience. Would highly recommend.
Douglas Hoyns (Verified Customer) –
Extremely satisfied with this purchase. The (unfinished red oak) newel posts are beautiful and very high quality. I ordered three posts and they came much quicker than expected, and were extremely well packaged (were packed individually in original cartons and overpacked into separate cardboard boxes with additional packaging). All for a significantly lower cost and higher quality than what is available in the big box stores. Will definitely order from this company again!
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