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Well I seem to have taken a step backwards. I was ready to cut the stanchions, but the manual told me to check the frames for the proper thickness above the plank sheer. I didn't expect to have to go back to shaping the frames. I have posted 3 new photos showing the frame before thinning, after thinning and the guide I used to make my marks. As shown in the "before" photo, I made my marks and drew the shape by hand. I did all 30 frames on both sides. I then set up my rotary tool, with a sanding drum attached, in a drill press. That allowed the tool to be held steady while I used both hands to move the frame. Things went better than I expected and very quickly. However, the rearmost 5 frames caused a bit of a problem, so I left them oversize and asked for help by posting a different, more specific thread. (Thanks to all the members who gave me advise with this last problem.) I will work that out when I get back home. THEN, I will cut the stanchions.