Spindles - Ballusters

A spindle (baluster) is typically part of a handrail system,

normally 24" to 40" in length and 1 1/4" to 6" in diameter. 

Whenever possible, the spindle blanks are fashioned from 

solid stock up to 3 3/4" square. Anything larger requires 

lamination. Virtually any wood species is available.

Please remember, when it comes to staircases, there are 

several lengths involved due to the slope of the handrail. 

The front of the step spindle will be much shorter than the 

back of the step spindle, and the landing spindles are often 

a different length, too!! Spiral staircases can have many 

many different lengths. We have reproduced tens of thousands 

of hand-turned spindles in our 20 years. There is no limit to 

the designs of spindles, so it is best to send us an example 

of what you need replaced.

In our shop we offer only one item which is not hand-turned. 

This is an exterior 2 3/4" X 29 1/2"  spindle in Spanish Cedar. 

This item is turned on a rotating head turning machine 

affectionately known as 'Spinderella'. For new construction, 

there is no better design or value!