Did Ferguson give you a deal on the short stick? I built a hand rail several years ago using copper pipe and fittings 'cuz it was quick and easy to follow the odd stairway, it was in one off my rental properties and I'm surprised it didn't disappear as scrap. A pricey handrail now days.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy