How To Install Stairwell Handrail & Soleplate

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[anthonyspencer]

It's the little things that count, like how Shannon lowers the tool volume in editing. Much appreciated. Excellent lesson.

[JasonECI]

Shannon you are always the best teacher around!!

[batbawls]

Total cost of this stairwell project, including wood prices in 2021: $68, 561.59. Seriously though, great ethic and attention to the details. I wish we had someone like you in my area.

[mikechiodetti]

There's a lot of details or detail work involved when doing this type of install. It looks great so far.

[rklauco]

Your videos are getting better and better. Thanks for sharing this experience and knowledge!

[rambod]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing very helpful.!!

[bentleyandgrantvideos]

Really enjoyed this video. You are so good a explaining complicated projects.

[bosshogg]

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[paullopez]

You're really good. I enjoy watching your videos. I learn more every time

[nonameHEF]

Thank you very much for this nice video series.
Kind regards from Germany.

[afk]

Your always and have been good teacher

[dawnwaack]

Just in time!! I want to install a new updated height handrail but have no wood at the wall like you. Awesome tip.

[driverman]

Always detail and lots of info!! Thanks

[chidrummer]

Really enjoy your videos Shannon. Great job and very helpful.

[windsordiy]

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Thanks for sharing this experience and knowledge!

[AlpacaRenee]

Great video. Great instructor. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[T.E.P.]

super great vid Shannon! everything looking good.

[Psychlist]

I have oak newel posts and hand rails in my place. Same type of double-ended screw connection. However, one of them has worked loose over the years, so now the railing can rotate just a little (the balusters stop it from moving too much), but it's still super annoying.

Something to consider before gluing in the plugs over the access hole where those nuts are. They aren't the easiest things to drill out.

[ST-]

I liked the balustrade series for the most part, but I have a couple of issues with this one.
A lot of comments on the single Toggle (Butterfly) Bolt, but I think it's enough with added adhesive. Two or 3 would have been better though. IMO, best practice would be to cut the drywall, install deadwood, and refinish the wall.


I really don't like that the wall end of the rail is attached to the half Newel with only 1 construction screw. I'd use 3 minimum, and 4 would be even better. I realize they have to be precise because the handrail can't be turned to adjust while attaching the balusters.
Another option is to attach the balusters to the handrail before final assembly.

Just my .02¢