Retro Brass Railing

LAYOUT GUIDE

• All installations of Fiddle Rail Fittings should have an end, corner, or wall mount post on either end.
• Placement of Retro Posts is subjective.
• Number of center posts varies according to overall length. Post should be spaced equally across front.
• Typical spacing between posts, across front or back, is approximately 8” – 12” apart.
• Formula to Calculate amount of Center Posts:
  1. Divide railing length, by estimated distance between posts.
  2. Subtract 1, this equals the number of center posts.
  3. Add 2 end posts, wall posts or corner posts to finish
  4. If total number of center-posts is a fraction, then distance between retro brass railing posts will need to be adjusted to equal an even number of posts.
  
• Use end posts or wall posts on each end, if these Fiddle Rail Fittings will be installed in a straight line, without sides,
• If retro brass railing will have sides, use corner posts as a junction between front or back and sides.
• Please note if using sides: side-spacing often differs from front-spacing
• Post Size: Height: 2-15/16", Top Diameter: 1", Post Diameter: 3/8", Base Diameter: 1-1/4"

• Rod Size: 1/4" diameter, available in 36” and 72” lengths
• For railings longer than 72", join two rods together within a center post for a seamless appearance.
• Brass rod is easily cut shorter with a hacksaw, if needed.
• A sketch of how you want your traditional furniture rail to appear is helpful in determining design, post placement and length of rod.

INSTALL GUIDE for Fiddle Rail on Wood Surface, not for glass or stone.

Attach to surface top with wood screws:

• Layout brass railing
• Inset post a minimum of 3/4” from edge.
• Cut rods to appropriate lengths
• Loosely assemble rods and posts
• Mark screw location and drill necessary pilot holes for brass screws
• Slip rods in place.
• Insert brass screws through holes in base of posts. Carefully screw them down into pre drilled holes.

Decorative and Functional

• Be sure to choose a railing style that your application can accommodate.
• There are 5 more styles: Brass Gallery Rail -- Vintage Shelf Rail -- Brass Cabinet Railing -- Modern Brass Railing -- Mid-century Modern Rail.
  Installation varies between railing styles. Go to style you want and click on a center, end or corner post to see specific install info.