Sorry if this is a little off the topic of hardwood flooring, but I just finished installing hardwood on my stairs and need to replace my ratty ol' handrail with a nice classy new one.

The handrail is against the wall the whole way and doesn't involve balusters. The stairs make a 90 degree turn half way down the flight.

What's the best way to proceed with this project? I'm looking for a few steps up (pun intended) from a Home-Depot-type of installation. Are there any good sources for high-quality pre-fabricated wood handrail components? Or is my only option the custom route?

Thanks,

- Gordon

Try this place http://www.hardwood-lumber.com/ they do all kinds of stair parts.
Or call this place, they usually do all kinds of high quality stuff, from trim to stairs and so on. Marsh Valley Forest Products 440-632-1889