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18 MEASURE THE GAP UNDER THE STARTING FITTING
20 SQUARE CUT THE INTERMEDIATE LANDING FITTING
Measure the vertical distance from the tread to the underside of the starting fitting . Write this dimension down for future use .
MEASUREMENT
Measure the Gap
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The mitered end of the intermediate landing fitting must be square cut in order to be assembled to the easing . Mark the intermediate landing fitting at the bottom edge of the miter . Square cut the fitting using a miter saw . For fittings with a cap , place a 5 / 8 " spacer between the fitting and the miter saw fence to help ensure a square cut .
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Mark and Trim Here
19 MEASURE THE RAKE HANDRAIL THICKNESS
21 MARK THE EASING AT THE LOWER END OF THE SECOND FLIGHT
Measurement
Mark Tangent Point
Measure the height of the handrail above the tread nosing while clamped to the treads or kneewall . Be sure the framing square is sitting on a tread and is lined up with the nosing . Write this measurement down .
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MEASUREMENT
A , B - GO TO 20 / C , D - GO TO 33
Rise
Run
Always trim the end of the easing which has three pockets . Mark the tangent point on the easing with the " rise " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Mark the cut line on the easing with the " run " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Note : See Step 107-E for instructions on how to make a pitchblock .
Rise
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Run
Mark Cut Line
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