then I top the railing with 2x6 clear cedar. I drill up through the 2x4x8 that was the inside of the box i mentioned in the previous post. I go up about 2 inches into it with a large bit that the head of the screw will fit into. then i tap it the rest of the way, and put a 3" screw into the railing from underneath.
the corner is a simple 45 degree angle, making sure to use the same piece of wood, and matching the grain up around the corner.
we finished the railing part on Sunday. That's the baluster i used to space the others leaning up there. you can see one of the triangular pieces.
Spencer got to use the circular saw for the first time
He did an excellent job. look how tight to the line he is here:
