Hi all,

I'm building some handrails for a staircase and need to join two pieces of
3" wide x 2" thick walnut.

One length is 90" the other 24". My initial thought is to use a half lap
joint, length of 2" which would give me an overall length of 112".

I plan on using my table saw and stacked dado in combination with a sled and
sliding board for the long piece, I don't have a RAS.

The short piece will work in the sled too.

I'm striving to get the least visible glue line that I can.

Is this the right approach?

I'm looking for any other recommendations regarding joint type and
technique.

Thanks for your time,

David.