@@IdahoStairs what about on a rake run? Don't you need to screw the platform to the floor or stairs in the house? I'm trying to figure out how to not remove end caps and existing handrail to bend new rails. Thanks.
You either need to find a way to attach the bending jacks to the stairs or framing, or you will have to build a false wall somewhere, that matches the rise, run, and radius of the existing staircase. You could remove carpet, and make bending jacks that attach there, and extend out over the end treads. You could attach 2x4s to the wall (that jog out to clear the end cap nosing), and then repair the drywall afterwards. Depending on how the end caps were made and installed, you may be able to remove them, then replace them after bending. Every situation is unique. In the end, it might be easiest to build a false wall somewhere, to bend the rail around.
Man! That looks awesome 👌. I really need to try this. My wall and rail is exactly the same. Wish this would of been a complete step by step. But hey, still a great illustration video. Thanks!
I space 1/2” balusters at 4 1/4” center to center. This leaves a 3 3/4” space between, which comfortably passes the code of “less than 4 inches” of space between them. Measuring on the rake, you need to space them about 5 1/4” center to center to get the sane 3 3/4” spacing when measuring the spacing between balusters horizontally, as the inspector will do. Just use a level to mark on the rake wall cap where 4 1/4” is when measuring horizontal. Then see what that spacing measures on the rake, and go with that number.
Thanks for this. We tried scribing a skirt using a brad nail and it’s just too easy to be out of plumb/level. I was about to throw in the towel before I watched this, so thanks!
Installed dozens of these continuous hand rails. Trouble is,there is no human alive that can follow the flow making two 90’s back to back. Not humanly possible. Code officer agrees but says that s how the code is written. What a joke
What are you referring to (two 90's back to back?) I'm retired now but I've made all kinds and varieties of off-set fittings, including ones that actually twist level while traversing around a wall, column or post. I've also made "branch or forked handrail fittings" that take a single handrail in two different directions (such as a "Y" or "T" fitting.) What you're looking at here, is nothing more than a goofy condition mandated by modern building code. At the very least, I've made these in one piece (left and right.) I'm also unaware of any "humanly impossible" handrail condition. I'm not bragging, just asking you to describe what it is you're looking for?
