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   grandizer | Jun 23, 2006 03:47pm | #1

   Are you asking how to attach the brackets to the wall, the brackets to the railing, the railing pieces together (wood-wood) or something else entirely?

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   weewood | Jun 23, 2006 04:23pm | #2

   There will be several wood-to-wood joints, and I'm wondering what would be the best method to secure them, besides just glue. Thanks!

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   grandizer | Jun 23, 2006 07:06pm | #3

   In the past I've used rail bolts (a screw on one end and bolt on the other -no head) and epoxy for straight connections. I haven't had to do turns but there are right angle brackets or irons that you can mortise into the bottom of the two pieces if you don't mind seeing the connection.I'd suggest using epoxy over wood glue since almost all of your connections will be end grain - end grain.These guys have a lot of the stuff you'll need:
   http://www.ljsmith.com/

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   Stilletto | Jun 24, 2006 12:54am | #4

   Not sure if this will apply to your situation but it might,  on wall returns don't just 45 two pieces together it  makes a sharp point that people might stab themselves with.

   I 22 1/2 degree three pieces and it makes for a fairly smooth corner.  And looks really cool.  I cut each piece and glue and screw them together makes for a strong attractive corner.

   Can't you hear the violin playing your song.

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   toolpouchguy | Jun 24, 2006 03:55am | #5

   http://www.ljsmith.com i do a lot of rails and there stuff is great