Patent ID: 7281310

Claim:
A baluster driver tool for connecting a baluster to a support comprising: a housing having a first and a second end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; a connector disposed on the first end of the housing and adapted to connect the housing to a power tool for rotating the housing about the housing's longitudinal axis; and a baluster-engaging member provided on the second end of the housing and adapted to engage an end of the baluster, said baluster-engaging member including: a first central, axially extending cavity that is sized and shaped to receive the end of the baluster therein; and a second cavity formed in the housing and extending substantially continuously with the first cavity; and wherein the first cavity has at least one straight wall and the second cavity is substantially circular in cross-section; and wherein the second cavity is provided with a baluster-engaging mechanism for securing the baluster in the second cavity; whereby rotation of the housing about the longitudinal axis causes the baluster to rotate and become attached to the support.