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Building a porch. #5: Applying the top railing boards.

Blog entry by Dick, & Barb Cain posted 07-13-2008 08:18 PM 3437 reads 0 times favorited 4 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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I used 2 X 6’s for the railing.

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Taking measurements to fit around the pipe. Photos By Barb.

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Drilled for the pipe.

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I lost control of the router here , but it still worked out fine.

To be continued!

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posted 07-14-2008 05:08 PM

Nice work on the half lap joint. It looks like it will provide more strength for the railings.

-- Bill - Turlock, Ca. - http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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posted 07-14-2008 05:48 PM

Thanks Bill!

The joints should hold together better too!

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posted 07-19-2008 05:08 PM

Yes, it looks like they will indeed. If they stay nice and flat, that is what you want. This has been a great project. Nice to have it done before winter sets in. Now you just have to keep the snow from piling up on it.

-- Bill - Turlock, Ca. - http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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posted 05-03-2023 05:48 AM

The photos by Barb make it clear that precision is key when taking measurements to fit around the pipe. Despite a minor mishap with the router, the end result using 2 X 6’s is impressive and functional. diamond rings Well done!

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