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Now, cut a 2 inch long section of
dowel that is 1/4 or 3/8 inch in diameter.
Next, drill a 1 inch hole in the
center of the broken ends of the baluster. The drill bit diameter should be the
same as the dowel.
Apply a little wood glue into each
hole and insert the dowel into one of the broken stair baluster ends.
Slide the other end of the broken
baluster over the other end of the dowel and align the baluster pencil marks so
that you get a perfect fit and alignment.
Clamp the stair baluster together and
allow the glue to thoroughly dry.
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Once the baluster has dried,
insert the top of the baluster into the top rail and gently tap the base
of the bottom baluster, using a block of wood, into the bottom stair rail.
Apply a little glue and/or
nails where the baluster connects into the stair rails and your baluster
is as good as new.
Replacing a
Broken Stair Baluster
To replace a broken stair baluster
pull the two broken sections out of the top and bottom stair rails.
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Next purchase a replacement baluster from a local home improvement store that is
an exact match of the broken one. If your balusters are ornate, you may need to
custom mill a new one.
Next, cut the new baluster
approximately 3/8 inch longer than the original baluster.
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Using a drill and drill bit, deepen
the existing baluster hole in the top rail 1/2 inch deeper. Note that you will need to
use a drill bit that is the same diameter of the existing baluster hole. Also
take care not to bore through the top of the stair rail. You may want to apply a
small band of masking tape around the drill bit end to indicate the maximum bore
depth. You can use the tape as a guide to ensure you do not drill too deep.
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Slide the new baluster into the top
stair rail and then gently tap the base of the new baluster into the bottom
stair rail, using a hammer and a small block of wood.
Apply a little glue and/or nails
where the new baluster connects into the stair rails and all that is left is to
do is paint or varnish.
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