Cabin in the Woods 47: Installing Handrails PART 1

In this episode of the cabin in the woods, we are finally installing the handrails. I give you lots of tips on installing handrails in this episode, but it is just the horizontal railing on the top of the second story mezzanine. Part 2 will be live within 24 hrs and it contains how we install staircase hand rails.

I share lots of tips on how to efficiently create good looking hand railing with jigs and other woodworking tricks, but I couldn't fit it all into one video so stay tuned for part 2

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[WreckDiver]

You put more effort and care into those spindles than 99% of finish carpenters on new homes put into their items. AMAZING work. It isn't perfect, but it is better than most things I see in a freaking house, and some of those houses I've looked through were 7 figure homes...and they don't have finish touches as good as yours.

[mwaynem]

Very nice. I like the jig for accurate and repeatable work. I really like it that you continue share your successes with us.

[randyscrafts]

If it were my railing I'd have zero complaints. Well done and looks great.

[brentstallman]

Plug your pocket holes. Kreg even makes plugs for that. It'll make the holes less noticable even if the grain of the plug isn't close to matching the rail. The exposed holes are going to look black from the lower floor. Also pound your finished lumber in place with a dead blow or rubber mallet and a folded up towel. The 'sharp' cut edge of the block can sometimes mess up your finish or even in some cases leave small dents in the finish product. I even yelled 'NO!!' at my phone right before you did that Haha. I look forward to your videos every week. Always like seeing how other carpenters do things. Never stop learning tricks for the arsenal.

[chipped]

Looks fantastic like all your work!
Keeping your upper newell corner posts (which terminate flat-stair) close to the edge of the loft, will help tremendously on stair railings.
If the newels are too far back from the edge, the top stair rail will connect at a higher level then the flat will.
Code calls for 34 inches to top of top rail, plumbed up from front tip of tread .
Often you see an upper newel (turned corner post), and another post which gets the the stair rail connection.
Typically the posts were mounted inboard too far, which requires a second post.
The GRK's were definitely the right call!

[viankalobosvalenzuela]

How beautiful the house and how good that they left the panels of the walls with natural wood, it looks really beautiful and the very nice railings, it is appreciated that you can share your work, thanks cordial greetings from San Felipe Chile

[Z-Bart]

'Done' after final walk-through and punch list. 👍

[KurtMGibbs]

Great job, guys. Kregg makes plug cutters so you can plug the holes with the same material. They also sell the plugs pre-cut.

[davidfitch]

The black balusters look good. Great choice.

[eagleeyem]

Quality over quantity any day is best! And you sir make the quality matter! Awesome work and very good suggestions in your video! I like how you said while making your jig for the rail poles to use a straight edge instead of your speed square for your center line!

[brianhubbard]

Looking great!
You guys have mad skills.
God bless.

[m_lopez]

Quality like always. Your techniques never fail to impress...

[humphshumphs]

Really looking good. Love this series.

[billmorris]

Good afternoon from St John Parish, Louisiana 7 Feb 21.

[gardenman]

A black cap on top os each post would look great.

[davidblackhall]

What’s up Kyle I’m new to the Channel and I’m glad I found it, I’m actually currently Serving in the Air Force Reserves but I am really focusing on getting my GC License! I’ve already taken so much valuable information from your channel! Thanks for the Videos Brother. Please keep them coming! 💪🏻

[garylatture]

Handrail looks great like the rest on the building.

[dougmiller]

I’m a huge fan of smarter not harder. Great videos man.

[clydenakashima]

Kyle Kreg makes a plug cutter for the pocket hole; so that you use the same wood to make your plugs. Question the are spacing less then 4" between the baluster. Keep up the good work.

[_DSTNE_]

Rail looks awesome.. I gotta build a post frame like this one day