L . J . Smith products are defined by their unique design — providing uncompromised durability and good looks . The exclusive features of many of our designs result in unsurpassed strength and the benefits are simply endless ......

Our Handrail Fittings — L . J . Smith offers two types of handrail fittings . Our “ Traditional ” fittings utilize rail bolts for installation and our patented line of “ Conect-A- Kit ^® ” fittings provide an even better and stronger method for securing handrail fittings to the handrail and to the newel posts . Aside from their common applications , seven of

Conect-A-Kit fittings are Bolted to the newel posts .

Traditional fittings are secured to the post using our Mr . Grip™ perforated strips

Conect-A-Kit fittings are bolted to the newel posts for a very secure stair system .

Finish nails are typically used for securing traditional fittings to newel posts . However , we recommend using our Mr . Grip perforated strips .

See pages 70-76 for our complete line of Conect- A-Kit ^® and “ Traditional ” fittings .

Goosenecks are assembled using lag bolts for stronger connections .

Traditional gooseneck fittings are assembled with clamp nails .

The completed assembly reveals no holes , putty or plugs to mar the beauty of the stairway because all of the installation hardware is concealed .

Utiilize clamp nails , rail bolts and wood plugs for installation .

LJ- Series balusters are Screwed down to the treads

S- Series balusters are glued and nailed to the treads

Our Balusters — We offer two types of balusters to suit your installation and aesthetic preferences .

Our “ LJ- ” Series utilizes a doubleend lag screw in the bottom of each baluster . This technique pulls the balusters extremely tight against the surface , producing a very strong railing system .... and the hardware is completely concealed . The turning details of these carefully designed balusters flow parallel to the handrail . The “ S- ” Series balusters have a turned pin on the bottom for installation and their bottom block detail flows parallel to the treads .

All baluster designs can be found on pages 13-14 .

“ LJ- ” Series Balusters “ S- ” Series Balusters

The double-end lag screw securely tightens down each baluster for a strong rail system . Our Pin E-Z can also be used for installing in the traditional manner .

The hardware is totally concealed so there will be no unsightly marks from installing the balusters .

The turned wooden pin inserts into drilled holes on the treads and / or landing .

Adhesive and finish nails are typically used for installation to fasten the balusters to the treads .

Our Newel Posts are Bolted to the mounting surface

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The turning detail flows with the handrail .

The detail at the bottom of the baluster flows with the treads .

The choice is yours to experience you ’ re settled into your new or