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Overview
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In this video, stock lumber and some creative cutting yield a charming new landmark.
Steps:
1. Rough Cut the Balusters
2. Trim balusters to length.
3. Crosscut the center post.
4. Bore an anchor hole for the center post.
5. Mark the notches to lay out the center post.
6. Cut the vertical notch for the center post.
7. Bevel the top of the center post.
8. Create the decorative notch: make the bevel cuts.
9. Create the decorative notch: make the kerf cuts.
10. Clean up the notch.
11. Cut the the end posts to length.
12. Bevel the tops of the end posts.
13. Attach the first bottom rail.
14. Attach the remaining rails.
15. Attach the balusters.
16. Paint the piece.
17. Install the steel rod to finish. -
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8–10 hours
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About $95
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Tools
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Shopping List
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Difficulty: Moderate
Making bevel cuts with a circular saw requires a steady hand, but assembly is a snap.
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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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