Box Newel Post Red Oak Box Newel Post 4091 Newel Starting Newel Post Landing Newel Post Traditional Box Newel Post Perfect Dimensions: Features a substantial 6-1/4" pedestal size with 3/4" thick walls and a 4-3/4" main shank, providing robust support and elegant proportions Versatile Design: Standing at 55" in overall length, this box newel post offers excellent structural support while maintaining aesthetic appeal for your staircase Ready to Finish: Comes pre-sanded and unfinished, allowing for customization with your choice of paint or stain to match your home's decor Quality Construction: Solid pedestal construction (no veneers) with precise measurements ensures stability and durability for long-lasting staircase installation 4091 Red Oak box newel posts have a pedestal size of 6-1/4-inches; and an overall length of 55-inches;. Pedestal wall is 3/4-inch; with the main shank at 4-3/4-inches.The 4091 Box Newels are made with lock mitered corners, which means they have no end grains, developing elegance. Red Oak is the number one choice for hardwood handrails and stair parts in the USA due to its hardness and durability. Red oak, with it's porous grain structure, can be stained to match the color of other exotic hardwoods. Red oak can be clear coated, stained light, medium or dark. Most stains on the market were developed and designed around red oak. Considering the cost, red oak is the most affordable of the milled hardwoods and one of the easiest to work with. Does not include the mounting block.