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107-L ALTERNATIVES TO THE TELECOPING BALUSTER MARKING TOOL
107-N ALTERNATIVES TO THE BOREBUSTER ALTERNATIVE 1
Mark Here
3 / 4 " Minimum Drill Guide
Baluster Center
Handrail
Use a level to transfer the baluster centerpoints from the treads to the side of the handrail . Remove the rail from the stair when completed .
107-M ALTERNATIVES TO THE DOWEL-FAST
It is recommended that an angle-drill guide with a forstner bit be used to ensure the proper angle when drilling the handrail for baluster , as in Alternative 1 .
ALTERNATIVE 2
Pin E-Z Handrail
Pin E-Z
LJ line balusters are provided with a Pin E-Z , a wooden pin which is easily inserted into the 9 / 32 " diameter hole in the baluster . The large end of the Pin E-Z fits into a 3 / 4 " diameter hole drilled into the tread or balcony .
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If a guide is not available , set the handrail upside down on the stair with the starting newel end of the handrail pointing up the stairs , as shown in Alternative 2 .
The holes must be centered in the width of the handrail and should be a minimum of 3 / 4 " deep at the center .
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