Final video in this series. In this video we cover how to make square mortises in hardwood stair treads in order to accept iron balusters. We also cover the process of installing the iron balusters and dropping the handrail onto the balusters.

Bullet Tilting Hollow Chisel Mortiser - http://www.cwimachinery.com/product/b... (MUST BE A TILT MORTISER)
Dewalt Compact Stand (for mortiser) - https://geni.us/kZPcl (Amazon)
Stabila Digital Level - https://geni.us/6krL (Amazon)
Digital Angle Gauge - https://geni.us/ChvGf (Amazon)
Baluster Layout Compass - https://geni.us/IEsK (Amazon)
Starret Combination Square - https://geni.us/uzOBYPU (Amazon)
PLS 180 Laser - https://geni.us/RBFB3XA (Amazon)
1/2" Hollow Chisel Bit - https://geni.us/WsPUSU (Amazon)
Rubber Mallet - https://geni.us/m3MEf9 (Amazon)
DEWALT DW872 14-Inch Multi-Cutter Saw - https://geni.us/sNAy (Amazon)
Dewalt Cordless Grinder - https://geni.us/SgiBz (Amazon)
Festool Sander - https://geni.us/6Vde (Amazon)
#14 x 2" Construction Lag Screw (For Handrail/Newel Fastener) - https://geni.us/050x (Amazon)


(0:00) Intro/Overview
(0:41) Making Square Mortises in Hardwood Treads
(7:42) Measuring the Balusters
(9:53) Cutting the Balusters
(10:11) Installing the Balusters and Handrail

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