INSTALLING MID BALUSTER SUPPORT
16.
Using the mid-baluster support foot
(component O) as a template, center the
support foot on your marks (made in Step 6),
and mark the holes in your bottom rail and
top beam (Fig. 24). These marks are where
your mid-baluster support connects to the
top beam and bottom rail. Using a 3/
pre-drill the holes in your top beam and bottom
rail (Fig. 25).
17.
Drive two pan-head screws (component
S) up from the underside of the bottom rail
to connect the mid-baluster support to the
bottom rail. Drive two pan-head screws (S)
down through the top beam to connect the
mid-baluster support to the top beam (Fig. 26).
" drill bit,
Be careful not to over-tighten as the pressure
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from over-tightening could cause the cut end
of the mid-baluster support to crack the top
beam.
Snap the bottom rail (component B) over the
bottom beam (component D) (Fig. 27).
(Fig. 24)
(Fig. 25)
18.
Position the top beam between posts to
ensure proper alignment (Fig. 28). Pre-drill the
post for the center bracket screw using a 1/
drill bit. Secure the brackets to the post using
3 mounting screws (component K) in each
bracket, beginning with the center screw hole
(Fig. 29).
(Fig. 26)
(Fig. 27)
"
8
(Fig. 28)
(Fig. 29)
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