Installing stair spindles

Oct 30, 2006 2 Replies

Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any pointers out there I should use? How you you drill a straight hole? Do I use a homemade jig by drilling it on the drill press? I would appreciate any tips. Thanks Jeff


A jig would be great & drilling in a drill press is always better than by hand....

but I usually just eyeball it since making is jig for a one off job is questionable (but I've done it)

One way to increase off hand drill accuracy is to use a 12" extension drill, improves your sight line

never used one of these but thye might help

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cheers Bob

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