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   IronHelix | Jun 10, 2009 11:30am | #1

   Large fuzzy picture leads me to think that the railing is probably a "stock" profile.
   Visit local suppliers and check out their stair rail supplier for "ending" or "termination"
   fittings. Might want to take a traced profile of the existing or a thin slice off of an
   end/remnant from your renovation.

   ............Iron Helix

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   SteveInCleveland | Jun 10, 2009 01:24pm | #2

   I've resized the photo for you so that it is easier for others to look at.....

   BTW, if it's on a stairway, typically you can find (or make) an oval block.

    

    

    

   "Preach the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words."  - St. Francis of Assisi

   No, I didn't vote for him; but he IS my president.  I pray for the his safety, and the safety of his family every day.  And I pray that he makes wise decisions.

   
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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 02:46pm | #3

   mitered return to the wall is simple and looks good. 

   eta: whoops, addressed to the wrong poster.

   Edited 6/10/2009 7:50 am ET by john7g

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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 02:59pm | #4

   mitered return to the wall is simple and looks good. 

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   GregGibson | Jun 10, 2009 07:25pm | #5

   I think you should reply in a much, much, much bigger font !

   Greg

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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 07:43pm | #9

   what's it look like there? looks fine here.  I didn't do anything intentional to the font. 

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   GregGibson | Jun 10, 2009 07:45pm | #10

   No, no, I was talking about the HUGE picture the OP posted.  We should all answer like the LOUD family on Saturday Night Live.

   ; > )

    

   Greg

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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 07:47pm | #11

   Ahso!

   With the cable connection I never see the size of things until someone points it out.

    

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   GregGibson | Jun 10, 2009 07:51pm | #13

   Hey, who you callin' an assho . . . ?

   Greg

3. 
   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 07:59pm | #14

   if the shoe fits....  ;^)

   Edited 6/10/2009 1:22 pm ET by john7g

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   JAlden | Jun 10, 2009 07:26pm | #6

   That's code here. I guess so it doesn't hook your clothes when descending.They sell radiused returns also.

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   jimcco | Jun 10, 2009 07:30pm | #7

   I think that is a fire dept issue so someone can sense the end of the stairs when not visable.

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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 07:50pm | #12

   I think it's probably both cases, but moreso the not hooking your clothes or purse (if you carry one) and then getting yanked back down the stairs as the slack runs out which can happen if it's clear or a smoke filled room. 

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   john7g | Jun 10, 2009 07:39pm | #8

   yes it is code. 

   If the OP has room you can level the rail out with a miter then do the miter return as well. 

    

   View Image

    

   eta Hey!  My allotment pie dissappered!

   Edited 6/10/2009 12:41 pm ET by john7g

4. 
   Pelipeth | Jun 11, 2009 02:30am | #15

   Where I live in NY, it's code that the hand rail MUST be returned to the wall.

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   robert | Jun 11, 2009 05:15am | #16

   I'll go against the grain here.......

   hundreds of rails later...I still use 1/4 turns to return the rail to the wall.

   If it's a stock profile, 1/4 turn fittings should be easy enough to get.

   Sharp Miter + Toddlers head = possible bad outcome.

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   vadim | Jun 11, 2009 12:49pm | #17

   Which one is 1/4 return?

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   robert | Jun 11, 2009 01:10pm | #18

   I forget the fitting number..................it's just a simple curved 1/4 turn that you join to the main rail with glue and either a rail bolt or clamp nails.

   Don't have time now, but I'll find a link and post it later this morning

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   JAlden | Jun 11, 2009 04:46pm | #19

   Let's see if this workshttp://www.stairsupplies.com/eng/products/fittings/level_quarter_turn

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   robert | Jun 11, 2009 04:47pm | #20

   Bingo..............thats the one.

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   vadim | Jun 13, 2009 02:29am | #21

   Thanks guys!