Stairs & Railing

Folding Stairways

  • Make attic or loft space into valuable storage area.
  • Both models come complete with jambs, hardware, and door.
  • Sturdy and easy to operate.
  • Fits between trusses installed 24” O.C.
    • Stock:
      • Model S224P – for ceiling heights 7’-0” to 8’-9”. Requires rough opening of 22-1/2”x54-3/4”.
      • Model L224P – for ceiling heights 8’-9” to 10’-0”. Requires rough opening of 22-1/2”x54-3/4”.

Nosing

  • Oak.
  • Rabbeted.
  • Use at edge of stairway landings.
    • Stock:
      • 1-1/16”x3-1/2”
      • 1-1/16”x5-1/4”

Porch Railing

  • Douglas Fir.
  • 2x4 nominal.
  • Sloped top.
  • Beaded edges.

Stepping

  • #3 Ponderosa Pine.
  • Nosed one edge.
  • Very logical money saver when stairs are to be carpeted.
    • Stock:
      • 5/4”x12”-6’, 8’, 10’, 12’, 14’ & 16’

Treads

  • Clear Oak
  • 1-1/16” thick.
  • Bullnosed one edge.
    • Stock:
      • Plain ends:
        • 3-0: 10-1/2”, 11-1/2”
        • 3-6: 10-1/2”, 11-1/2”
        • 4-0: 10-1/2”, 11-1/2”
      • Returned 1 end:
        • 3-6: 10-1/2”, 11-1/2”
        • 4-0: 10-1/2”, 11-1/2”

L.J. Smith Stair Systems – Hardwood Stair Parts

  • Rail and fittings – all styles available in Poplar or Oak unless noted otherwise
    • LJ-6006 shoe rail 3-1/8”x1-1/6” (Oak only) – view here
    • LJ-6007 fillet 1-3/4”x5/16” (Oak only) – view here
    • LJ-6519P plowed handrail 2-5/8”x3” (Oak only) – view here
    • LJ-7009 4” returned end
    • LJ-7010 starting easing with cap
    • LJ-7011 level quarter turn
    • LJ-7012 up easing
    • LJ-7013 over easing
    • LJ-7019 opening cap
    • LJ-7020 tandem cap
    • LJ-7021 quarterturn newel cap
    • LJ-7026 round rosette
    • LJ-7027 oval rosette
    • LJ-7030 volute – left hand
    • LJ-7035 volute – right hand
    • LJ-7040 turnout – left hand
    • LJ-7045 turnout – right hand
    • LJ-70RD rail drop
    • LJ-6010 hand rail (per linear foot) – view here
    • LJ-6010P plowed handrail (per linear foot) – view here
    • LJ-6045 shoe rail (per linear foot) – view here
    • LJ-6050 fillet (per linear foot) – view here
    • LJ-3000 1” plug for stair rail
  • Newels – all styles available in Poplar or Oak unless otherwise noted
    • LJ-4005COL landing newel 3-1/2”x57-5/16” (Oak only)
    • LJ-4010 short utility 3”x43” – view here
    • LJ-4014 long utility 3”x50” – view here
    • LJ-4015 intermediate landing 3”x58” – view here
    • LJ-4040 short utility 3”x48” – view here
    • LJ-4042 long utility 3”x58” – view here
    • LJ-4042 BT long utility 3”x58” – view here
    • LJ-4045 2nd floor landing 3”x58” – view here
    • LJ-4046 intermediate landing 3”x73” – view here
    • LJ-4503COL landing newel 3-1/2”x56” (Oak only)
    • LJ-4504COL utility newel 3-1/4”x53-1/2” (Oak only)
    • LJ-4505COL landing newel 3-1/2”x71” (Oak only)
    • LJ-4553COL landing newel 3-1/2”x60-1/2” (Oak only)
  • Balusters – all styles available primed or in Oak
    • LJ-5005 – view here
      • 1-3/4”x34”
      • 1-3/4”x38”
      • 1-3/4”x42”
    • LJ-5015 – view here
      • 1-1/4”x34”
      • 1-1/4”x38”
      • 1-1/4”x42”
    • LJ-5141 – view here
      • 1-1/4”x34”
      • 1-1/4”x38”
      • 1-1/4”x42”
  • Starting steps and false tread kit – available in Oak only
    • For 4’-0” stairs.
    • 1-1/32”x11-1/2” treads and 3/4"x7” risers with cove and shoe mould.
    • Total rise: 8-1/32”
      • Stock:
        • LJ-8010 bullnose starting step; for use with S-6010 hand rail with volutes or turnouts
        • LJ-8040 quarter circle starting step; for use with S-6010 hand rail when placing S-4042 starting newel at second riser.
        • LJ-8310 bullnose starting step; for use with LJ-6519 hand rail with volutes or turnouts.
        • LJ-8079 oak false treads/riser kit

Hardware and Tools

  • Hardware:
    • LJ-3004 newel mounting kit
      • Fully concealable; use on finished floor surfaces, landings, and starting steps.
      • Includes: installer tools (3/8”x2” hex bolt, two 3/8” hex nuts), newel mounting hardware (3/8”x5” hanger bolt, 3/4”x1” threaded insert), installation instructions.
    • LJ-3005 Keylock™ newel post fastener
      • Fully concealable; use on finished floor surfaces, stairs, ceramic tile, and concrete.
      • Includes: 3/8”x5” lag bolt, 3/8”x1-7/8”x2-5/8” steel inlet plate, four #10x3-3/4” wood screws, installation instructions.
    • LJ-3006 newel mounting plate (Oak or Poplar)
      • Use to mount 3” to 3-1/2” newel posts on finished floor surfaces.
      • Includes: 3/16”x4-1/2”x4-1/2” steel mounting plate, twelve #9x2” wood screws, four pieces of wood trim moulding, installation instructions.
    • LJ-3008 Sure-Tite™ newel fasteners (Oak or Poplar)
      • Use to mount newel posts on finished floor surfaces or starting steps.
      • Includes: 1/2”x16” lag bolt, 1-1/2” radius washer, 1/2" hex nut, 1-1/2” tapered wood plug, installation instructions.
    • LJ-3009 L-Bracket™ newel post anchor (Oak)
      • Use to mount newel posts on finished floor surfaces.
      • Includes: four 16 gauge metal brackets, 28 wood screws, four pieces pre-mitered wood moulding, installation instructions.
    • LJ-3075 flush mount kit (Oak or Poplar)
      • Use to fasten handrail to newels in flush mount applications.
      • Includes: 5/16”x2” T-bolt, 5/16” hex flange nut, 1” tapered plug, 3/4"x1” threaded insert.
    • LJ-3076 Dowel-Fast™ screws (package of 50)
      • Use these 5/16”x2-1/2” double-end wood screws to attach balusters to treads and landing tread.
      • Use with the Dowel-Runner™ (3033) and the Dowel-Fast Tap™ (3036).
    • LJ-3078 rail & post fastener (Oak)
      • Use to fasten handrails to newel posts or newel posts to stair risers.
      • Includes: 3/8”x3” lag bolt, 3/8” flat washer, 1” tapered plug.
    • LJ-3079 rail bolt kit (Oak and Poplar)
      • Use to attach handrail to handrail, fittings, newels, walls; or fittings to fittings.
      • Includes: 5/16”x3-1/2” hanger bolt, 1” radius washer, 5/16” hex flange nut, 1” tapered plug.
  • Tools:
    • C-88 centerline tool
      • Use for quick and accurate determination of baluster centerlines on the treads of open tread stairways.
    • LJ-3031 Chuck-Buster™
      • Quickly connects and releases many tools from 3/8” or larger chunks.
      • Saves time by eliminating additional drills and the use of a chuck key.
    • LJ-3033 dowel buster
      • Drill attachment with lag threads, which drives dowel screws into baluster bases.
      • Fits the Chuck-Buster™ (3031).
    • LJ-3036 dowel fast tap
      • Drills and taps holes for ease of tightening dowel-screwed balusters into treads and landing tread.
      • Fits the Chuck-Buster™ (3031).
    • LJ-3040 scraper for LJ-6010 rail
      • Use to smooth profiles or handrail when two pieces are connected together.
      • Great for clean-up on bending rail.
    • LJ-3040 scraper for LJ-6519 rail
      • Use to smooth profiles or handrail when two pieces are connected together.
      • Great for clean-up on bending rail.
    • LJ-4043 scraper handle
      • Offers a higher level of control when using scrapers.
    • LJ-3044 VersaTool
      • Locates 1/4" diameter pilot hole on handrails and rail drops for attaching to Connect-A-Kit™ fittings and easements. Also used to assemble Connect-A-Kit™ fittings.
      • Also locates holes as well as starts and tightens hex nut onto rail bolt. Drives 5/16” rail bolts and tightens 1/2” hex nuts.
    • Bore buster (rental only)