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7 MARK THE BALUSTRADE CENTERLINE AND NEWEL CENTERPOINTS
An alternate method of locating the balustrade centerline which does not require newel notching is described below .
1 / 2 Kneewall Width
1 / 2 Baluster Square
ALTERNATE VIEW
LANDING BALCONY
Landing Newel Centerpoint
Balcony Newel Centerpoint
Balustrade Centerline
FRONT VIEW
Balustrade Centerline
The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints can easily be laid out using the L . J . Smith C-88 Centerline Tool . On a kneewall stair , the balustrade should be centered on the kneewall . On an open-tread stair , the centerline should be 1 / 2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer ; i . e .: 5 / 8 " for a 1-1 / 4 " baluster .
Balustrade Centerline
Face of Stringer
Starting Newel
LANDING
BALCONY
Landing Newel Centerpoint
Balustrade Centerline
Face of Stringer
Starting Newel Centerpoint
Balcony Newel Centerpoint
One method which does not require the notching of newels is to mount the starting newel and intermediate landing newel directly against the riser . The balcony newel may be mounted flush to the floor with no overhang . Note that these methods may reduce the stair width and could pose problems in terminating the balcony rail at a wall as well as effect the location of the starting fitting template .
A , B , C , D , G , H - GO TO 8
TOP VIEW
The newel centerpoints lie at the intersections of the balustrade centerlines . Note that the above method typically requires the notching of newels as described in step 107-A .
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