Victorian Gingerbread Woodwork - Turned Balusters, Sawn Balusters, Porch Rails, Porch Posts
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Victorian Gingerbread - PORCH HANDRAILING
Porch Posts, Turned Balusters, Sawn Balusters, Porch Rails, Newel Posts

 

Typical hand railing end view description.

EASY DO IT YOURSELF METHODS BELOW

diagram 1

diagram 2

diagram 3

BOT. RAIL-RABBIT


diagram 4 shown left


The style # SB 653-S-BOTTOM-R show left, can be use as shown in the diagram. Stainless steel, trim head screws are recommended for fastening the bottom of a sawn baluster, though nails could be used, trim head screws hold better than nails, and because of the small diameter head, they are not unsightly. We stock these screws, and can ship them with your order, if needed.


When using this bottom rail, it is recommended that the slope is on the "house side" so that the attachment cannot be seen from the street.(Taller side of rail facing street)

 

This is an end view of several installation methods. When the sub rail is shipped separately, the sub rail is attached to the center of the baluster, using concealed fasteners, and then attached to top rail (diagram 1 and 2). Care must be taken to insure that the sub rail is sealed on outside edges from water run off. Diagram 2 represents sloped top for use with V- notched turned balusters.
Ordering your balusters with a V- notch on the bottom, give maximum water run off.

The sub rail may be ordered pre attached, or we can supply your balusters with a dowel screw inserted in to the lathe center at the top baluster (dia.3). When using this method, the bottom of the sub rail is pre drilled on the correct baluster spacing and the baluster is twisted into the hole, where by it is automatically registered in the correct position side to side and on the desired baluster spacing. The bottom of the baluster is attached with one corrosion resistant screw through the bottom rail, which has been pre drilled the same as the top rail. This method uses the lathe center, which is a center depression on each end of the baluster. It quickly aligns the balusters in there correct location. This is the best method for home owners who would like to install their own rail system with out hiring a contractor. In order to use this system, you would need to order your balusters with the dowel screw, and the separate drill kit. Please call if you need help on this method.

We can also send your order pre drilled, and ready for assembly. (Call for info.)

Please note that the above installation methods show attachment using corrosion resistant screws.
We sell these screws separately, if you can not locate them locally.

HAND RAIL ATTACHMENT DIAGRAM
 

Victorian Gingerbread by
Empire Woodworks,
a Revival of Old World Craftsmanship.

Empire Woodworks • Victorian Gingerbread  • 1717 HWY 281 • P.O. Box 717 • Blanco, Texas 78606
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