How to Build a Porch Rail | This Old House

Building a perfect-fit handrail with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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Tom helps two homeowners build a railing for their porch.

Most of the materials for this project, including fir handrails & balusters and solid-body stain, are available at lumber yards. The elastic that Tom used to space the balusters is available at fabric stores.

Shopping List for How to Build a Porch Rail:
red cedar beveled handrail [https://amzn.to/2mXuqYU]
red cedar 2x2s [https://amzn.to/2nAO0KT]
red cedar 2x4s [https://amzn.to/2lss9EP]
sliding measuring sticks [https://amzn.to/2lpbUbp]
exterior-grade stain [https://amzn.to/2n2ySFG]
elastic banding [https://amzn.to/2m6t11Y]
1/4 inch-crown [https://amzn.to/2mWlS4H] x 1 1/4 inch long staples [https://amzn.to/2lq0vs1]

Tools for How to Build a Porch Rail:
miter saw [https://amzn.to/2mX9Ckk]
table saw [https://amzn.to/2mrlPgO]
profile gauge [https://amzn.to/2nzaawZ]
jigsaw [https://amzn.to/2mZiOof]
1/4 inch pneumatic stapler [https://amzn.to/2mWbKsG] and air compressor [https://amzn.to/2lrU73j]
drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2mSflaY]

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