FULL RAKE STAIRCASE INSTALL | Newel, Baluster, & Handrail Install
Insider Carpentry - Spencer Lewis · 79K views · 24:01
Skill Level
AdvancedTime Required
Multi-dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Tools Needed
Miter saw, Chisel, Mortising tool, Drill press, Measuring tapeIn this video we tackle two different rake staircases installs. We cover how to install the newel posts, balusters, and handrail. Enjoy the video.
00:00 - INTRO
00:37 - NOTCHING SOLID NEWELS FOR RAKES
04:47 - FITTING THE NEWEL TO STAIR TREAD
06:53 - NOTCHING NEWEL #2
11:22 - INSTALLING BALCONY RAIL SECTION
14:34 - FIGURING BALUSTER LENGTH
15:29 - CUTTING BALUSTERS
17:54 - Rake Tread Mortises
18:41 - MORTISING THE RAKE HANDRAIL
19:52 - CUTTING RAKE BALUSTERS
20:23 - INSTALLING RAKE BALUSTERS & RAIL