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72 MARK AND TRIM THE RETURNED END
74 APPLY A PLYWOOD SEAT TO THE RAIL DROP AND THE STAIR HANDRAIL
Support Block
Plywood Seats
2 5 / 8 "
The nose of the returned end must be trimmed in order to be fastened to the newel . Mark the returned end as shown . Trim with a miter saw .
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Tack-nail 4 " -6 " wide pieces of plywood to the underside of the rail drop and the stair handrail . This will be used as a temporary seat for marking the rail drop and handrail for trimming .
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73 ASSEMBLE THE RAIL DROP TO THE RETURNED END
75 MARK THE EASING AT THE TOP OF THE FLIGHT
Carefully remove the lid of the returned end using a putty knife or chisel . Assemble the rail drop to the returned end with a 5 / 16 " x 2 " lag bolt and washer . |
5 / 16 " x 2 " Lag Bolt |
Mark Tangent Point
Run
Rake
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Run
Rise
Rake
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Always trim the end of the easing which has three pockets . Stand the easing up on a level surface . Mark the tangent point on the easing with the " run " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Mark the cut line on the easing with the " rise " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Note : See step 107-E for instructions on how to make a pitchblock .
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