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01. Paint (first-coat) the rails. I assemble the railings after one coat and sanding so the glue has some wood to grab - then paint the second coat on the assembled railing
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01. Paint (first-coat) the rails. I assemble the railings after one coat and sanding so the glue has some wood to grab - then paint the second coat on the assembled railing
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05. Sand the dowel only pulling... back-and-forth sanding will break the dowel
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05. Sand the dowel only pulling... back-and-forth sanding will break the dowel
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09. I'm holding the first rail on the diagram, centered (it doesn't line up perfectly, but keeping it centered makes it work anyway)
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09. I'm holding the first rail on the diagram, centered (it doesn't line up perfectly, but keeping it centered makes it work anyway)
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10. The glue dab on the dowel is intended to only be on the end, but a little slop will shrink away when the glue dries.
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10. The glue dab on the dowel is intended to only be on the end, but a little slop will shrink away when the glue dries.
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11. Once all the dowels are in, I go back and roll them into perfect position
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11. Once all the dowels are in, I go back and roll them into perfect position
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14. The stripwood support is close to the dowel-ends - the #2 rail is centered on the diagram and angled down to press down and capture the dowel ends
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14. The stripwood support is close to the dowel-ends - the #2 rail is centered on the diagram and angled down to press down and capture the dowel ends
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15. Once all the dowel ends are all in the groove, the #2 rail is straightened and squeezed onto the rail set
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15. Once all the dowel ends are all in the groove, the #2 rail is straightened and squeezed onto the rail set
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16. Again, both rails are centered on the diagram, and the dowels are straightened with an eraser
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16. Again, both rails are centered on the diagram, and the dowels are straightened with an eraser
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17. A couple of dividers makes a straightening corner to hold the rails square while the glue dries
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17. A couple of dividers makes a straightening corner to hold the rails square while the glue dries
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18. Second-coat of paint, rails, dowels, grooves - everywhere except the ends
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18. Second-coat of paint, rails, dowels, grooves - everywhere except the ends
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20. Installed with spacers under the rail - if this house is going to kids for play, I glue the Railing to the Balcony Floor for extra strength
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20. Installed with spacers under the rail - if this house is going to kids for play, I glue the Railing to the Balcony Floor for extra strength
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