5.
Insert an un-tabbed baluster into each of the
first and last routs of the bottom rail, and set
the top rail in place by inserting them into the
corresponding routs (Fig. 10). Place the top
rail inside of the posts to measure accurately.
Slide a top bracket cover in place at each
end of the top rail and temporarily secure
with tape (Fig. 11). Position the bracket
covers so that once they are cut a minimum
of 1 ½" of material is left on the bottom of the
bracket. Adjust for plumb (Fig. 12).
Trace the posts onto the bracket covers (Fig. 13).
Now repeat Step 3 using the top rail by
penciling in a mark
the bracket covers which are closest to the
middle of the rail. Now loosen the tape, slide
covers to the marks you have made and
re-tape.
Leave the bracket covers taped in place
and cut each end of the rail at the lines you
traced onto the bracket covers.
NOTE: Tape bracket covers closed in order
to prevent them from slipping while cutting.
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 11)
6.
Remove tape and the top bracket covers.
3
/
" in from the ends of
Insert a square baluster into each rout of the
8
bottom rail. Each kit contains 4 or 6 tabbed
balusters; space them evenly in each section.
Set the top rail in place by inserting the
first baluster (at the upper post) into the
corresponding rout of the top rail, and work
toward the bottom (Fig. 14).
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13)
(Fig. 14)
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