🪚 Getting baluster spacing right can make all the difference. Tom Silva shows how to space balusters evenly for a railing that looks polished and meets the right safety requirements.

@TomSilvaTOH This is a stupid way to achieve what basic math would accomplish and more quickly.

@TomSilvaTOH Tommy is what happens when you have a lifetime of, been there done that.

@TomSilvaTOH I thought that was Jay Leno and the dad from boy meets world.

If it were my call: b Build out from center, start first baluster on center or split difference, two baluster equadistant from center. Maintain 4" (or less) spacing thoughought build using jig. At each post adjust final baluster to pleasing esthetic, as consistent as possible throughout the build. Even if the runs between posts are inconsistent this method ought to produce a balanced near consistent layout. Baluster can even be started at and attached at and/or to posts. I've cheated a stair 1/16" and 1/8" on a run to make it work. Not ashamed to "cheat" a baluster to please the eye. Pretty sure the Greeks built "crown up"...and out or in accordingly. 400lbs of lateral force would be nice. Keep making man glitter! Pointing is good too.