How To Fit A Base Rail, Hand Rail and Spindles | Full Step-by-Step Staircase Installation Guide

Carl from Jackson Woodturners shows you exactly how to fit a base rail, handrail and spindles on a staircase. From measuring the angle to cutting your rails, spacing your spindles, fitting infills and fixing everything in place. This is a full start-to-finish guide ideal for homeowners, joiners, and anyone renovating a staircase. It covers the correct cutting angles, spindle spacing, alignment tips, and the easiest way to get a professional finish. In this video you’ll learn: – How to measure between newel posts – How to find the correct stair angle (normally around 42°) – How to mark, cut, and fit a base rail – How to position temporary spindles and clamp them – How to cut and install your handrail – How to work out spindle spacing correctly – How to cut infills and fit them between each spindle – How to glue, pin, level and finish your full staircase run Tools & materials used: – Base rail & handrail – Spindles – Infill spacers – PVA wood glue – Saw, clamps, level, tape measure Shop staircase parts online: https://www.jacksonwoodturners.co.uk Visit our Sheffield showroom. See full staircase displays and get friendly, expert advice from our team. #JacksonWoodturners #StairParts #StaircaseDIY #Handrail #BaseRail #Spindles #StaircaseRenovation #Joinery #HomeImprovement #UKDIY #HowToInstall #StaircaseMakeover