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Cut the Spindle Using the Jig

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Great jig for handrail jobs 👍 #trimwork #carpentry #woodworking

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What happens here

With the custom wooden jig securely in place on the miter saw, the stair spindle is inserted into the jig. The jig holds the spindle firmly at the required angle. The miter saw is then lowered to make a precise cut on the bottom end of the spindle. This action demonstrates how the jig facilitates a consistent and accurate angled face on the spindle, preparing it for a perfect fit.

Goal: Achieve a perfectly angled cut on the spindle bottom.

Tools and materials

  • Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud saw noise
  • Miter Saw DeWalt — Making the precise angled cut on the spindle
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from sawdust and debris
  • Stair Spindle — The wooden baluster being cut to fit the stair angle
  • Wooden Jig DIY — Holding the stair spindle at the correct cutting angle

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This is some of the sloppy work we see on job sites all the time. See this big gap up here in the front. This is a jig we made with a couple dowels and a hold down. We just give it a cut. Pretty simple jig to [music] make. And here's the results. They say they're adjustable, but we've yet to have any that we didn't have to cut. Is this something you do?

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