Photo: Kolin Smith
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With your miter saw set to 90 degrees, cut two 4x4s to length. Depending on the size of your blade, you may need to cut into each face of the post to slice all the way through it.
Step 11: Cut the the End Posts to Length
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Rough Cut the Balusters
Step 2
Trim Balusters to Length
Step 3
Crosscut the Center Post
Step 4
Bore an Anchor Hole for the Center Post
Step 5
Mark the Notches to Lay out the Center Post
Step 6
Cut the Vertical Notch for the Center Post
Step 7
Bevel the Top of the Center Post
Step 8
Create the Decorative Notch: Make the Bevel Cuts
Step 9
Make the Kerf Cuts
Step 10
Clean up the Notch
Step 11
Cut the the End Posts to Length
Step 12
Bevel the Tops of the End Posts
Step 13
Attach the First Bottom Rail
Step 14
Attach the Remaining Rails
Step 15
Attach the Balusters
Step 16
Paint the Piece
Step 17
Install the Steel Rod to Finish
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Tools List
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Miter Saw
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Combination Square
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Straightedge
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Rafter Square
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Clamps
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Circular saw
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Handsaw
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Drill/driver
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¾-inch Spade Bit
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Hammer
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Chisel
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Mallet
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Paintbrush
Shopping List
1x3 for the balusters Get four 6-footers.
6x6 post Get one at least 3 feet long.
4x4 post Get one at least 3 feet long.
1x4 for the rails Get two 8-footers.1¼-inch deck screws
½-inch threaded galvanized-steel rod
primer and paint
6x6 post Get one at least 3 feet long.
4x4 post Get one at least 3 feet long.
1x4 for the rails Get two 8-footers.1¼-inch deck screws
½-inch threaded galvanized-steel rod
primer and paint
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