ALBERT J LAVARGNA
Sheet Metal in Pt Of Pines, MA

License number
Massachusetts 1493
Issued Date
Jun 7, 2010
Expiration Date
Jun 28, 2017
Type
Sheet Metal Master
Address
Address
Pt Of Pines, MA 02151

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Baluster Aligning Apparatus And Method

US Patent:
2006012, Jun 15, 2006
Filed:
Dec 6, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/005373
Inventors:
Albert Lavargna - Revere MA, US
International Classification:
E04H 17/14, B21D 47/00, B23Q 3/00
US Classification:
256059000, 029464000, 029897312
Abstract:
A baluster aligning apparatus and method includes an elongated panel has a front side, a back side, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. Each of a pair of flanges is attached to and extends away from the front side of the panel. The flanges are positioned adjacent to and extend along one of the first and second lateral edges. The panel has fixed width equal to between 3 inches and 6 inches. A horizontal level is mounted in the panel. A first baluster is vertically aligned against the first lateral edge and then attached to top and bottom rails. A second baluster is vertically aligned against the second lateral edge and then attached to the top and bottom rails. This is repeated so that a plurality of equally spaced, vertically aligned balusters is formed.