This House of Forgings 7240 left hand turnout handrail fitting sits at the bottom of the stairs, usually over a starting step, and gives your handrail a left hand turn and a smooth up easing for the 6210 series.
Key specs:
- Material: Wood; available in multiple species.
- Code compliance: Meets International Residential Code (IRC) standards for handrail transitions in residential stairs.
- Design: Left hand turnout profile; unfinished and ready to stain, free of knots and defects.
- Includes: Mounting hardware and instructions.
Usage Tips: Although ready to stain, inspect for handling marks or smudges and lightly sand with 220-grit or finer paper, then wipe clean with a tack cloth before applying stain to ensure even absorption.
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.




Sterling Olsen –
the curve on this is just right – not too tight, not too wide.
Prudence Weiss –
This turnout fitting is beautifully made.
Orville Zimmerman –
We wanted a slightly less formal start to our staircase than a full volute, & this turnout was the perfect choice.