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Printable Baluster Layout Worksheet

This 1-page letter-size worksheet is for anyone planning a deck railing baluster layout. It includes fields for section, clear length, baluster width, max gap, number of balusters, exact gap, and on-centre spacing. The page also has columns for numbering and mark-from-post measurements, plus rows to record marks for balusters 1 through 15.

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Fill in the section details first, then use the spacing fields to work out the layout. Enter each baluster mark in the table and use the on-centre columns to keep the spacing consistent from post to post. It gives you a simple place to track the full railing run before you cut or install anything.

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Tip: Print at 100% scale and write in pencil so you can adjust marks if needed.

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