Installation Guide
Ǧ CRAFTSMAN SERIES
PEDESTAL OR NEWEL POST INSTALLATION
Warning: the precision machined edges of ŶĚƵƌĂͲƌĂĨƚ Craftsman column components can be extremely sharp. Use of appropriate
personal protection equipment is required: wear gloves when handling the product, wear a dust mask when cutting the product, and
always wear eye protection.
Use of polyurethane adhesive, such as Gorilla
Glue
®
, Loctite
®
PL Premium
®
Adhesive, Christy’s™
Clear PVC Pipe Cement (or other clear PVC ce-
ment), or similar products is recommended. Al-
ways observe adhesive manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Assembly is easiest with pneumatic or electric pin-
nailers. These should recess the head of the pin
nails far enough that only a minor touch-up is
necessary (touch-up with caulk prior to painting.)
Installers should read the installation instructions
for Craftsman columns in addition to this docu-
ment for more information (joints, etc.)
3) Apply polyurethane glue to both edges
of ONE PANEL only.
4) Assemble two panels to glued edges of
panel from step 3.
5) Pin-nail the three panels together into
one unit. See column instructions!
6) Slide the three-panel shaft unit over
the blocking, then attach. Apply glue to
exposed vertical edges of panels.
7) Glue and attach final panel. For use as
a newel, additional blocking should be
added between panels and post (post
would be cut off at height of shaft.)
8) Apply glue to backs and mitered edges
of base moldings, then assemble to bot-
tom of platform (same as no-taper col-
umn bases).
9) Note: top platform usually extends be-
yond top of shaft section (not shown in
photo). Mouldings are applied under the
top platform. Assemble top platform on top
of shaft. Glue mitered edges, and attach
with pin-nails. (Pyramid caps do not use top
platform.)
10) Apply glue to backs and mitered
edges of cap moldings, then assemble to
shaft below top platform with pin-nails.
(Mouldings, panels, trim, and top plat-
forms may vary from photos depending
on product styles.)
11) Caulk all seams, fill all nail holes, and
clean surfaces with cleaner recom-
mended by paint manufacturer. Finish
with two coats of acrylic latex paint.
1) Install blocking around load bearing
support (typically pressure treated
post). Blocking should be made from
pressure treated wood, and must be
the same size as the inside of the ped-
estal/newel.
2) Smooth pedestals may be cut to
shorter lengths if needed.