Hampton Newels are the 3500, 3503, 3505, 3513, 4270, 4272, 4500, 4503, 4504, and the 4505.
Hampton Newels have a strong, robust look to them. The turning design is a double ring enclosing a single notch style. There are three notches on the post – one on top of the turning and two at the bottom of the turning.
Regarding the standard 3” form: all three notches are identical (2-3/16” thick). The thinnest part of the post is 2-1/16” (the first part of the turning) and the thickest part of the post is 3” (the face and the base). This is an overall variation of 15/16”. The ins and outs of the Hampton turning design do not fluctuate as much as other styles of Newels.
Hampton Newels are produced in both 3 and 3.5 inches. The 3500, 3503, 3505, and 3513 are 3” posts, while the 4270, 4271, 4275, 4503, and 4505 are 3.5” posts. The face, turning, and base become slightly thicker when the Newel is turned with a 3.5” blank post.
The first section of the turning is a notch enclosed in two rings. The notch is 2-3/16” in diameter for the 3″ posts. The turning then tapers outwards for 6 inches, and back inwards for 1.75 inches. The last section of the turning is a duplication of the initial section (two notches enclosed in four rings). This part is 4.75 inches long.
The entire 16” turning design sits on top of the base, which ranges from 15 to 26 inches, depending on the particular Hampton Newel. The 3500 Ball Top has a 7” face, 16” turning, and 21” base. This post can be produced in both 48” and 59” long. Only the base is extended when the Newel is produced in 59” long In both the 48″ and 56″ form, the face and the turning remain the same (only the base is extended). The 3500 Pin Top has a longer 27” turning, and a shorter 15” base, which extends to 26” if the post is made in the 59” form.
The collection of balusters that match well with Hampton posts are the 5200, 5205, 5300, 5105, and the 5005.
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| 3500BT 48″ / 59″ | 3505BT 59″ | 3503BT 59″ |
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| This is a post-to-post starting newel, and is generally used at the base of the stair. | This is a post-to-post intermediate or second floor landing newel retaining the Hampton approach. It features a 13” top block, 16” turning, and 23” bottom block, and is generally used as an intermediate newel on a stair way landing, but may also be used as a second floor landing newel, or starting newel if you prefer. | This Hampton style newel has a slight profile adjustment: it features a 10” top block, retains the 16” turning, and has a 26” bottom block providing additional cutting room if needed. |
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| 3500PT 48″/59″ | 3513 43″ | |
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| This newel is designed for an over-the-post rail system. It may be used as a starting newel, or as an intermediate or second floor landing newel. The Hampton series offers you more design or activity on the turning, and blends nicely with the 5200 series | This is an over-the-post Hampton style newel with a tapered top. It generally is used as a supporting newel for long handrails on steps, or balconies. | |
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| 4500 / 48″ 4504 / 56″ |
4503 56″ | 4505 56″ |
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| This post-to-post starting newel is simply a larger version of the 3500. The Hampton profile is retained at 3 ½” and blends nicely with the larger 5300 series balusters. | This post-to-post intermediate or second floor landing newel retains the Hampton profile at 3 ½“, but with a longer top block (10”), the same turning size (16”), and a longer bottom block (26”). | This 3 ½” Hampton style newel is similar to the 4503, yet has a slight profile adjustment: it has a longer top block (13”) providing more range for rail connection, retains a 16” turning, and has a smaller bottom block (23”). |
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| 4270 / 43″ 4275 / 60″ |
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| This post-to-post starting newel is simply a larger version of the 3500. The Hampton profile is retained at 3 ½” and blends nicely with the larger 5300 series balusters. | This post-to-post intermediate or second floor landing newel retains the Hampton profile at 3 ½“, but with a longer top block (10”), the same turning size (16”), and a longer bottom block (26”). |
Balusters
Choosing a baluster profile is another exciting part of the installation process. Your stair system’s entire effect is largely determined by which baluster you choose. There are many different profiles available for you to pick from, which will enable you to tie the whole “picture” together regarding a major focal point in your home. All of our baluster profiles are available in Primed, Red Oak, White Oak, Poplar, Soft or Hard Maple, American Cherry, Brazilian Cherry, Beech, Walnut, and Mahogany. As with our other items, please let us know if you cannot find the type of wood that you’re looking for. We will do our best to provide you with the species that you need.
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| 5200 Taper Top | 5205 Square Top | 5300 Taper Top | 5105 | 5005 |
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