Jan Philips wrote:
A rod holding the handrail to the center of a spiral staircase broke.
It seems to be aluminum (it is not magnetic, so not iron or steel). Is
there any way to fix it other than getting a welder?

I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around a handrail attached to the
center. I keep going 'round and 'round and not getting anywhere.

I, too, would like to see a picture - other than one done by Escher.