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68 TRIM THE EASING AT THE TOP OF THE FIRST FLIGHT
70 ASSEMBLE THE EASING TO THE RAIL DROP AND THE FIRST FLIGHT HANDRAIL
5 / 16 " x 3 1 / 2 " Lag Bolt
Rail Drop
Easing
Handrail
Rise
Rake
Run
Trim Here
Trim the easing along the cut line using a miter saw .
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69 MARK AND TRIM THE RAIL DROP AND THE FIRST FLIGHT HANDRAIL
Rail Drop
Level
Use the Rail Marking Template to mark the rail drop and the handrail . Drill a 1 / 4 " x 1-1 / 2 " deep pilot hole in the rail drop and the handrail . Assemble the single pocket end of the easing to the handrail with a 5 / 16 " x 2 " lag bolt and washer . Assemble the trimmed end of the easing to the rail drop with a 5 / 16 " x 3-1 / 2 " lag bolt and washer . The LJ-3044 VersaTool may simplify this task .
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71 MAKE A FITTING SUPPORT BLOCK FOR THE BALCONY
Make a temporary support block from a 4 x 4 or other material . Refer to the measurement made in step 50 . The support block height equals :
5 / 16 " x 2 " Lag Bolt
Support Block Height
Add Extension
Measurement
Handrail
Place the trimmed easing on the plywood seats beside the rail drop and the handrail . Use a torpedo level to level the upper end of the easing . Mark the rail drop and the handrail as shown . Trim the rail drop and the handrail at these marks using a miter saw .
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Balcony Handrail Height From Step 3
MINUS PLUS MINUS - + -
Rake Handrail Height From Step 3
From Step 50
Note : Add to this the distance the newel extends below the level of the balcony .
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Level Handrail Thickness
SUPPORT BLOCK HEIGHT
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