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107-S IRON BALUSTERS
NOTE : More detailed instructions are available from L . J . Smith .
Drill a 9 / 16 " diameter hole , 1 " deep on the bottom of the handrail at each pre-marked baluster location . LI-5187S iron balusters require three 11 / 16 " diameter holes since they do not have a top round pin .
Drill a 11 / 16 " diameter hole , 3 / 4 " deep on each tread at each marked baluster location . Note : A stronger method is to place a 2 " x4 " block beneath the tread and drill a hole 2 " deep through the tread and into the blocking to accept the baluster . This method requires the addition of about 2 " to the normal required baluster length .
Iron Baluster Tread
Fill tread holes half full with our two-part epoxy or construction adhesive . With a bottom collar on each baluster , place all balusters in position on the treads . Secure every 6th baluster with a flat head screw .
If top baluster collars are being used , place one on each baluster . Fill the holes in the handrail half full with construction adhesive . Position the handrail on top of the balusters and permanently secure the handrail to the newel posts . Secure every 6th baluster to the handrail with a flat head screw .
Block
Temporarily attach the handrail to the newel posts to determine the required baluster length for each baluster . At each location , measure the length between the tread and the respective drilled hole in the handrail . Add 1-3 / 4 " to the measurement for insertion into the tread and handrail . If using the tread blocking method above , add 3 " the measurement .
Trim each baluster from the bottom using a metal cutting chop saw or a portable band saw .
We recommend that every 6th baluster be secured to the handrail and tread with a flat head screw for a more secure balustrade . For rake balusters , drill a hole perpendicular through the top pin . For balcony balusters drill the hole at an angle . Drill a second hole at an angle through the bottom of the balusters . Countersink each hole to accept a flat head screw .
Rake Balusters
Balcony Balusters
Any protruding epoxy or adhesive should be left to dry and can then be removed with a utility knife . Use an allen wrench to secure each top collar against the handrail and each bottom collar against the tread .
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