Description
Spacing for stair balusters, spindles and fence posts - imperial and metric
A convenient and very easy to use calculator to obtain the spindle or baluster spacings between newel posts, or, any work which requires even spacings within a specified distance.
The app uses your mobile device to obtain the slope angle automatically. Place your mobile device along the incline of the stairs and register the displayed degrees by conveniently tapping the arrow button provided. This will transfer the value to the angle entry box, so no more awkward elevation measurements and spirit levels.
If you know the angle already, then you have the option to enter it manually.
Measure the diagonal distance between the newel posts along the slope of the stairs and not the horizontal distance.
When you have completed filling in the 4 entry boxes then tap on the "Calculate" button to show the results with a list of spindle positions and spacing widths adjusted for the slope.
You may need to tweak the regulation maximum spacing, defaulting at 98mm, to take into account turned spindles (balusters) with tapering profiles.
It should be noted that the underlying algorithm works out best fit within a millimeter or so. Under certain circumstances you are invited to adjust the maximum regulation width slightly and recalculate to perhaps reduce by one the number of spindles. Bear in mind that the legal maximum is 100mm in the UK. or usually 4 inches in the USA .
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Used for the first time today and was left with a 40mm gap at the end so had to redo calculations myself
hugo RileyThu, Sep 23, 2021
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Used for the first time today and was left with a 40mm gap at the end so had to redo calculations myself
hugo RileyThu, Sep 23, 2021
English
I think the app needs an update. Its not giving correct measurements lately.
Daithi ObrienTue, Sep 29, 2020
English
Work perfectly for me
A Google userThu, Feb 6, 2020
English
Best app for joiners!!!! Price is worth it. Its below £1 and safe my £30 straight away. As usual takes for my around 1h to calculate and mark spindles and spacing. Now its takes my 5min and everything perfect!!! What a good buy,why I found this app just now????!!! Thanks! Brilliant!! Buy! Buy! Buy!
A Google userSun, Dec 29, 2019
English
Used it several times. Excellent app.
A Google userSat, Nov 16, 2019
English
Doesn't work on angled sets.
A Google userFri, Jul 12, 2019
English
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About
Bundle Id
air.StaircaseAssistantMetricMin Os. Version
5.1Release Date
Wed, Sep 10, 2014Update Date
Sat, Mar 4, 2023Content Rating
EveryoneWhat's New
version
1677931862000updated
1 year agoMade it for imperial and metric users
Modification to some screen graphics
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