Toe-screw the top rail into place. Photo 22: Support the rails with temporary blocks Rest the deck bottom rails on 2x4 blocks and toe-screw them into place. Tap the top rail over the Uniballs and ...

Align the 2x4 to your layout line. Tack the plywood to the top of ... Here’s a simple jig that comes in handy for building sections of deck railing. It centers the baluster on 3-1/2 in. wide rails and ...