Baluster installation device and methods of use

An installation device, comprising:

• a bottom side;
• a right side;
• a left side;
• and
• a thumb screw;
• wherein at least one first end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a front surface, at least one second end of at least one of the bottom side, the right side, and the left side defines a back surface, and the bottom side, the right side, and the left side define an at least partially open cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a baluster, and further wherein the thumb screw passes through a first opening defined by the left side, and the right side defines a second opening configured to receive a fastener.

A method of using an installation device, comprising:

• placing the installation device against a starting surface;
• create a mark to denote the location on a first edge of a first baluster using a second edge of the installation device;
• attaching the installation device to the first baluster proximal to a first end of the first baluster;
• aligning the first edge of the first baluster with the mark;
• affixing the first end of the first baluster to a first retention surface;
• moving the installation device and connecting the installation device proximal to a second end of the first baluster;
• and
• affixing the second end of the first baluster to a second retention surface.