� �
83 TRIM THE BALUSTERS TO LENGTH
84 DRILL A PILOT HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BALUSTERS
PIN TOP BALUSTERS
3 / 4 " Min .
All balusters are predrilled with a 9 / 32 " diameter pilot hole at least 3 " deep . If too much of he pilot hole has been trimmed away , drill a pilot hole using the LJ-3035 Centaur drill guide to ensure proper centering .
LJ-3035 Centaur Drill Guide
Trim Here
SQUARE TOP BALUSTERS
Trim Here
GO TO 85
Plow Depth
85 INSERT THE DOWEL-FAST INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BALUSTERS
Trim Here
Measure the baluster length required . Square cut the bottom blocks as required .
For pin top balusters : Allow for 3 / 4 " insertion into the handrail . See step 107-S for Installing Iron Balusters .
For square top balusters : Allow for insertion into the handrail plow .
GO TO 84
Page 53
Use the LJ-3033 Dowel Runner to insert the LJ-3076 Dowel-Fast screws into the bottoms of the balusters , following instructions included with the hardware .
A , C , G - GO TO 88 / B , D , H - GO TO 87
LJ-3076 Dowel Fast
Page 54