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86 TRIM THE BALUSTERS TO LENGTH
87 DRILL BALUSTER HOLES IN THE HANDRAIL
PIN TOP BALUSTERS
3 / 4 " Min .
Trim Here
Plow Depth
SQUARE TOP BALUSTERS
Trim Here
LJ-3060 Bore Buster
Plow Depth
Trim Here
Plow Depth
Measure the baluster length required . Miter cut the bottom blocks as required . Allow for insertion into the shoerail plow .
Note : To achieve a longer bottom block , trim the top of the baluster as desired .
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 .
E - GO TO 89 / F - GO TO 87
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Use the LJ-3060 Bore Buster drill guide to drill baluster holes in the handrail . Use the instructions provided with the tool .
Note : See step 107-N for alternatives to the LJ-3060 Bore Buster .
B , D , H - GO TO 88 / F - GO TO 89
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