FTF #54 How To Install Handrail Posts, Quick And Easy

Here is a quick and easy method for installing wood handrail posts on your deck or staircase.

[Kulio_ibwc]

You put more time and effort into that post than a lot of guys put into complete houses. You are very professional. Great attention to detail!

[MrJmatthewj]

I've been in carpentry for many years and your teaching is great!! The way you explain the reasoning  as to why this way is better than notching the decking around the post makes it last much longer and easy to repair years from now. Great work!

[artsmith]

Tip for cutting threaded rod and bolts. Have a nut on the end you plan to keep (maybe both ends) so that when you are done cutting you can slowly turn the nut over the cut end to repair the threads. Don't fully remove the bolt until the threads feel correct. Just work the nut almost off and then back on and back and forth to clean up the threads.

[nowthenad]

It is so good to watch someone who cares about doing things so precisely.

[geralderbes]

All you Nay Sayers. I have always done mine the old fashioned way or code way and I will say this. I recently built two decks. One a refurb and one completely new. I have always hated notching so I experimented on the refurb. I could push against, and snap right off, the old way. now with only this method and doubling the sill and screwing them together I could not even bend one over. Thank you samuraicarpenter for this great idea.

[JimmyLee]

I know this is a 4 year old video but I only found it a few weeks ago and I keep coming back to watch it. I've tried, seems like, every kind of deck post install possible but have never been really satisfied with them. This intrigues me, so tomorrow I will be using your system to install 6 post on a small porch. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[mikes]

Well I've just spent my Saturday morning here in the UK watching quite a few of your vids. I am in awe of your skill level and if you don't mind me saying in someone so young. Your attention to detail and drive to do it right is a thrill to watch and I feel privileged to see you in action. All the very best to you and your family.

Regards

Mike

[cos]

I just happened across your site and for a DIY'er such as myself who uses the old school concept of work smarter not harder, this was incredibly helpful! I have found many ways to save time and energy over the years and dealt with ridicule for my techniques, but they ALWAYS passed code and provided me with happy customers. Thanks for posting this and I look forward to reviewing the rest of your videos!

Oh, also, thank you for tip on the wood files!!

[maoribaca]

Larry haun was nailing down the last wall of the entire house, when that post was finished. But this is still phenomenal work and the attention to detail is *mwaaa*!

[charlestehuia]

I'm a tradesman carpenter as well and I love your attention to detail, it's what makes a mediocre job a great job, love your work

[charliejohnston]

A hole drilled even 6” deep into the bottom of the post requires a certain amount of luck to ensure that the rod and side hole are sufficiently aligned. This is a great idea for line posts as an alternative to setting posts through the deck or side mounting. I think a couple of jigs would make this more of a production technique. Some steel bushings set into thick solid stock using a drill press would make the post and deck drilling much faster, more accurate and damn near foolproof.

[geraldturano]

This video just solved the issue I was having. Going from a wood rail system to a vinyl rail system. Now the post trim will work for me. To much rain and sun(heat) in Jersey this summer. Thanks.

[michaelpatrick]

This carpenter is fantastic at his job and so passionate and makes it fun to watch, His got an old head on young shoulders, I take my hat off to him, He is a real interesting guy . I love watching him !!!! From Michael Patrick .

[CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

It's great that you put so much pride in work that s going to never get noticed by average people. Great craftsmanship sir

[karlshomeremodeling]

I like the detail you put into the edges of the post and the top. I know that most customers don't appreciate the detail you put into your work and don't want to pay for it, but that's what makes you stand out above the competition. I don't what customers are like up there in BC, but here in Buffalo NY, there is a small segment of people who want to pay for the extra detail you put into all of your work. An elderly American missionary to china who did a lot of embroidery once said to me that that the back side of an embroidered piece is just as important as the front side as far as how it looks. That is how I do all of my work and will never get rich by doing it that way.

[davidgiesfeldt]

I just watched your CORNER video and subscribed… your work/skills speak for themselves. I’ve been doing this +30 years and the techniques in one short clip show what you can continue to learn. OUTSTANDING!

[michaelcassidy]

That half lap corner detail is still the most brilliant thing I've seen!

[haighyvshaighy]

This technique works like a champ! Solid as a rock! I just did this with 6x6 Cumuru posts. Used a wax end grain sealer for my end cuts instead of rubber. It was the fastest post install I’ve done out of three decks. Highly recommend it.

[TheHandyman]

Samurai has so many building inspectors and engineers watching and commenting on his videos. I wonder how many people actually do this stuff for a living and know what they are talking about. When you do this type of work every day all day you develop an ability to make things that work.

[jdleitner]

Man, you just made my day!
I am so glad i saw your video, i have been struggling how to replace new posts on a messed up deck. The old ones were simply toe nailed in from bottom and they depended on railing to support Too cool.
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