How to Layout Iron Baluster Spacing on Staircase - Wood Tread & Handrail Spindle Layout

In this video we go over how to layout baluster location and spacing on an open tread staircase. We talk about proper baluster location, proper baluster spacing, and transferring the location from the hardwood stair treads to the handrail. 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) Marking the tread and layout. (2:13) Figuring the Spacing (2:37) Making a Spacing Jig for the Treads (5:18) Transferring Tread Baluster Location to the Handrail (6:00) Avoiding Costly Mistakes (8:49) How to Double Check to Ensure Correct Layout My Favorite Tools - Insider Carpentry Amazon Site - https://www.amazon.com/shop/insider_c... Support more content like this by becoming a PATREON SUPPORTER -   / insider_carpentry   INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/insider_carpentry