A newel is part of a staircase and is the vertical post at the foot of a staircase, at angles where the staircase changes direction or around which wind the steps of a circular staircase.
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A 'Newel'
Newel Knight died in 1847.
Newel Knight was born in 1800.
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Newel K. Whitney was born on 1795-02-05.
Newel K. Whitney died on 1850-09-23.
When the last census was taken in Germany (2009) the population of Newel was 2878 people. The current estimate of Newel's population (2012) is 2863 people.
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One can fasten down a newel post using a screw driver. The screws can be used to fasten the newel post in place. Alternatively bolts can be used for this task.
The ball on top of a stair post is commonly referred to as a "newel cap" or "newel ball." It is often decorative and serves to complete the look of the newel post, which is the upright post at the bottom or top of a staircase. Newel caps can come in various styles and materials, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the staircase.