well done. I've been painting for 38 years and I would love to paint your work my friend. Proud of you and your craftsmanship. Love the post and install great job
Leave the top caps off the newels until you install the rails, then you can use either lag/bolt combination (lag into handrail, bolt onto newel) or bolt/bolt combination (drill hole in bottom of rail as you did here, bolt on both newel and rail). But looks great. Also you'll want to plug holes in bottom of rails, you can see them as you walk up the stairs. Nice job!
Another great video. To step up your production, layout, mark and drill baluster holes in both the rail and the sole plate before installing the rail. Always do this on flat work. On sloped rails when possible, I mark and transfer the marks before installing the rail but always drill them after the rails are in place.
You have helped me so much in my own house. As a kid i got into carpentry from building subwoofer enclosures. Very armature at best. Then i bought a finish nailer. Router etc then instead of screws it was counter sunk brad nails and glue and miter joints. Now im doing crown amd everything else. The progression has been great. And your vids answer all my questions on point. Great vids.
Retired Custom Home Builder now Cabinetmaker. Nice Job, Good system as long as the hardware are quality materials. I’ve seen Stair Builders use nothing but pocket screws. The system you used is far superior. I like it‼️👍👍 Enjoy your channel, Vinny 🇺🇸
I've worked with a lot of carpenters in my life, including my father. Your talent and skill, is unmatched even if you combined all of there skill together. My ultimate vacation would be to work as your helper for a couple of days.
50 years in. I am still learning. Your videos have taught me a lot and have also refreshed my memory on little tricks of the trade. You give me encouragement that there are some younger true Craftsmen coming up. I'm hoping that there are many more following in your footsteps. Us old guys are dying off. You give us confidence that we are leaving the trades in good hands.
Installing stairs is a specialty all by itself. There are so many measurements for different situations that have to be remembered. As a stair installer for nearly 15 years, I was patient with your demonstration.
The newel posts came out looking great! The attachment hardware are pretty good. The old school method of attaching the rails was to drill a hole through the newel and the end of the rail. Drive a lag into the rail with a ratchet. Great looking project.
Just as it is with framing floors and walls, marking the top and bottom rails for balusters BEFORE you install permanently makes life so much easier. I’ve done it both ways. Saves time and effort. BUT it looks great. As usual!!
Looks great. A tip for the next time you build box newels, or have to work with them, is to either leave the cap off and bolt the rail on from the inside, or add material behind where the rail will connect so you can use rail bolts. Rail bolts are super strong. Plenty of piece of mind, no extra screw needed.
I hated carpentry until I began watching your videos. You make me want to learn everything and switch from the professional painting business to carpentry.. Good job man, I apllaud you. Hey, share some of those secrets and advice that you got from the Idaho painter when you went and visited him last year....LOL
When I installed our stain grade square wood balusters, I first twisted them onto double sided screws into the flooring for a clean look (without a shoe rail) and then slid a plowed hand rail over the top of the balusters. Adding the handrail first will probably limit you to a paint grade baluster (to hide fasteners marks) or a metal/iron baluster that goes into a bottom hole on the floor and then slides up through a hole under the hand rail.
Great video! Glad to see you back at your house. I’ve learned so much watching you. Putting the screw in was a good idea, peace of mind and everything. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks Richard
Very nice newel post. I thought it will be the last time we see you till the next year. The cable railing look will look nice I think. Keep sending us videos.
Richard, you do outstanding work ... I myself planned to stay in my house for two to three years than buy a house with a really big garage, well 20 + years later I am still here .. do it exactly the way you want it you may be there longer than you thinck , you will get your money back .. Semper Fi Pete M
Love the Newel Zip bolt system...secures well, creates clean look. Thanks for the measures...it helps when going from the Forsner to “spadle “...like the modification of the name.
Great teaching vids! I have enjoyed the making of the Newell posts which turned out nice. I also use Sommerfeld router table and bits. The fence is large and allows larger project pieces. Also, the sanding flapper with grinder for back cutting crown looks like a worthwhile investigation and trial. Thanks for shooting the v-log.
as the posts are custom hollows some night lights in them would be my addition , or you could put down lighting in the actual hand rails, router out a slot underneath for some led strip lighting so you get a nice night glow
Those fixings are quite common now in the UK and are so much faster than traditional mortise and tenon. They do a range of different stair hardware. Did a nice job. Bit of glue maybe and finish tighten by hand so you can feel the pressure a bit better. Totally changes the stairs.👌
Wow I am currently working on a stairway landing project almost identical to this. I was contemplating how I was going to connect the railing to the newel post. I will definitely. Try this method. Thanks for the detailed instruction.
I'd go iron on the balusters. There aren't that many places to put in a contrasting material (meaning, not wood) in a home and it would make a great contrast here.
Looks good Richard. Newel posts are killer. One thing tho’ depending on your balustrade design, whether you use a toe rail or tenon the spindles into the floor, you may need to take all those top rails loose again in order to assemble the system. Also you can buy tapered 1” oak plugs made to conceal the rail bolt holes. They are much better than anything you can site fabricate. Great job so far!
Good solid work. I've been watching your videos lately and you have gave me the confidence to remodel my trim in my house. I've learned alot from your videos. Doing trim in house 1 room at a time. And it's coming out great. Thanks to you.
Awesome job. 3” screw is good enough that zip bolt system takes to long to setup and install. But it’s going to look amazing when it’s all done . Keep pumping out those videos
Great video. I learned something new. By now you have already installed the balusters but I would have voted for using iron balusters to compliment the woodwork you have done. Bravo!
Another great video. I've been holding off on my stair project because of this issue. I've never installed railings but feel I can do it correctly with your video guide. Thank you very much.
I love everything about finish carpentry, and have been inspired by many of your videos to take on such projects, id like to send a few of my pics just so you can have more ideas for your stair project, it’s funny how much really goes into stairs, and I’m not a stair guy but I’ve had to teach myself and research everything, and we used the same bolt set up for handrail
What a great video! You explained each step very clearly and I good see every detaul. And thanks for not putting loud metal banging music in the background. Not sure why but so many guys think it makes the video better. It doesn't just makes the talking hard to hear. I really think that I could do this job on my own so thanks a bunch!
Looks good, if the caps on the post were removable you could have bolted the rails from inside but it still looks great it would look good with black metal balusters.
I have never used that system but I like the concept, I'll have to look into those on my next stair build. you were right to add that extra screw its just added insurance that the rail will never fail. With the railing you used you are going to need to stick with a wood pin top or metal baluster. Wood is going to be your less expensive route, but metal is a nice contrast or wow factor. Looks good so fare keep up the good work. P.S. What I have seen from your skills so fare you should have no problem with stairs, it only gets to be a pain when you start doing bent railings. Keep up the good work.
I think you definitely have what it takes to become a "master stair dude" -- a skill I have always respected. Hard to believe that this is your first dive into this realm! Top notch!!
Hey Richard, I like this type of hidden installation. Are you going to make oak plugs and cover up the hole at the bottom so you won't see them when you climb up the stairs? That would finish it off like a piece of furniture. Always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Al from Maryland
Finished watching, this is perfect timing for me. I need to put in new stair treads, posts, rails and balusters but wasn't sure best way to fasten posts and rails. I like your explanations, always complete and not in a rush, reminds me of Tommy on This Old House. 👍☺️❤️
As a stair guy I would put the balusters , rail and shoe in as one unit. I think it is easier and faster to fasten everything together and put it in as a unit. That is a cool idea for mounting the rail to the post.
As far as balusters go, an 1 1/2" square with a stop chamfer on four sides looks really nice. Will always be in style because its traditional. my advice would be buy the square balusters and do the chamfer yourself, chamfer will vary going down the stairs
Hey Rich as usual a very good how to demo vid. And since you asked: wood balusters all the way. Either monochrome white or possibly general finishes java brown stain. Either way or another color will rock that stair system. Harleymike/chicago
Nice job, great fixing method, little glue would help too. I would definitely go with square balusters, metal, maybe 12mm square. Lewis Insider carpentry has a great video on them.
Black iron balusters would give a nice contrast if the railings are going to be white, but squares would look real good too...I'd probably coin toss it
As a display and commercial carpenter for 25 years , this guy knows what he talks about . He reminds me of what Mike Rowe preaches , work smart and hard .
Not sure I'd have completed the rails until I drilled (assuming you need the holes) holes for the balusters. Typical installation would require a hole under the rail and in the floor or some piece you put over the floor to hold the bottom of the balusters. But it's looking great. Looks like you have a busy December ahead of you.
I got my first stair job and ordered a bunch of those fastening hardware from amazon. Was excited to use these but then it turns out the handrail wasn't thick enough for the depth of the hardware so I couldn't use them. So just something to keep in mind for those that are looking to use that fastening system. Otherwise great video as always !
well done. I've been painting for 38 years and I would love to paint your work my friend. Proud of you and your craftsmanship. Love the post and install great job
Literally one of the few channels I watch religiously 🙏
stupididiotkitty same lol. And i have ZERO carpentry skills. I’m a nurse. Haha.
Amen
Me too 😁
Me 3
Leave the top caps off the newels until you install the rails, then you can use either lag/bolt combination (lag into handrail, bolt onto newel) or bolt/bolt combination (drill hole in bottom of rail as you did here, bolt on both newel and rail). But looks great. Also you'll want to plug holes in bottom of rails, you can see them as you walk up the stairs. Nice job!
Another great video.
To step up your production, layout, mark and drill baluster holes in both the rail and the sole plate before installing the rail. Always do this on flat work. On sloped rails when possible, I mark and transfer the marks before installing the rail but always drill them after the rails are in place.
You have helped me so much in my own house.
As a kid i got into carpentry from building subwoofer enclosures. Very armature at best. Then i bought a finish nailer. Router etc then instead of screws it was counter sunk brad nails and glue and miter joints. Now im doing crown amd everything else. The progression has been great. And your vids answer all my questions on point. Great vids.
Retired Custom Home Builder now Cabinetmaker. Nice Job, Good system as long as the hardware are quality materials. I’ve seen Stair Builders use nothing but pocket screws. The system you used is far superior. I like it‼️👍👍 Enjoy your channel, Vinny 🇺🇸
Iron ballasts would look sweet in them
I've worked with a lot of carpenters in my life, including my father. Your talent and skill, is unmatched even if you combined all of there skill together. My ultimate vacation would be to work as your helper for a couple of days.
50 years in. I am still learning. Your videos have taught me a lot and have also refreshed my memory on little tricks of the trade.
You give me encouragement that there are some younger true Craftsmen coming up. I'm hoping that there are many more following in your footsteps.
Us old guys are dying off. You give us confidence that we are leaving the trades in good hands.
The posts turned out great.
Installing stairs is a specialty all by itself. There are so many measurements for different situations that have to be remembered. As a stair installer for nearly 15 years, I was patient with your demonstration.
The newel posts came out looking great!
The attachment hardware are pretty good. The old school method of attaching the rails was to drill a hole through the newel and the end of the rail. Drive a lag into the rail with a ratchet.
Great looking project.
Just as it is with framing floors and walls, marking the top and bottom rails for balusters BEFORE you install permanently makes life so much easier. I’ve done it both ways. Saves time and effort. BUT it looks great. As usual!!
Looks great. A tip for the next time you build box newels, or have to work with them, is to either leave the cap off and bolt the rail on from the inside, or add material behind where the rail will connect so you can use rail bolts. Rail bolts are super strong. Plenty of piece of mind, no extra screw needed.
Props to the camera operator. Excellent camera movements and focusing on the area.
I hated carpentry until I began watching your videos. You make me want to learn everything and switch from the professional painting business to carpentry.. Good job man, I apllaud you. Hey, share some of those secrets and advice that you got from the Idaho painter when you went and visited him last year....LOL
This is the only channel I watch regular. Thanks for the great work.
When I installed our stain grade square wood balusters, I first twisted them onto double sided screws into the flooring for a clean look (without a shoe rail) and then slid a plowed hand rail over the top of the balusters. Adding the handrail first will probably limit you to a paint grade baluster (to hide fasteners marks) or a metal/iron baluster that goes into a bottom hole on the floor and then slides up through a hole under the hand rail.
Great video! Glad to see you back at your house. I’ve learned so much watching you. Putting the screw in was a good idea, peace of mind and everything. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks Richard
Dude, you got such a great attitude. The way you approach learning new skills will get you far. Best wishes from Denmark.
Looks good I agree with everything you've done and I've been doing construction work and carpentry for 40 plus years
Very nice newel post. I thought it will be the last time we see you till the next year. The cable railing look will look nice I think. Keep sending us videos.
Richard, you do outstanding work ... I myself planned to stay in my house for two to three years than buy a house with a really big garage, well 20 + years later I am still here .. do it exactly the way you want it you may be there longer than you thinck , you will get your money back .. Semper Fi Pete M
Love the Newel Zip bolt system...secures well, creates clean look. Thanks for the measures...it helps when going from the Forsner to “spadle “...like the modification of the name.
Great install demonstration. Makes perfect sense. Thanks.
Woah that's a cool method for the handrail. Love a good pun to finish a video too 😂
Scott Brown Carpentry hey hey, SCOTT BROWN CARPENTRY HERE 😂
@@scottsog7635 haha I knew you watched the channel didn't think I'd ever be able to find you
It looks great! I’m doing stairs and have gone for toughened clear glass in 10mm to keep it open
Great Job!, I'm a little older then you and have been a carpenter for 40 years, and I've learned a lot from your videos!
They look great. 👍
Great teaching vids!
I have enjoyed the making of the Newell posts which turned out nice.
I also use Sommerfeld router table and bits. The fence is large and allows larger project pieces.
Also, the sanding flapper with grinder for back cutting crown looks like a worthwhile investigation and trial.
Thanks for shooting the v-log.
Looking good Richard!💥👊🏻 Those zip bolts are pretty slick!👍🏻 Take Care bro.😎
Like the threaded rod install. Solid install, GREAT JOB‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
as the posts are custom hollows some night lights in them would be my addition , or you could put down lighting in the actual hand rails, router out a slot underneath for some led strip lighting so you get a nice night glow
@@tribulationprepper787 meh, its a chebby, only thing i'd put under that is a bomb :) , i can talk i have two rear engine classic skoda's
Beautiful! I would go with the wooden balustrades.
Beautiful job! Professionally done !
Those fixings are quite common now in the UK and are so much faster than traditional mortise and tenon. They do a range of different stair hardware. Did a nice job. Bit of glue maybe and finish tighten by hand so you can feel the pressure a bit better. Totally changes the stairs.👌
Wow I am currently working on a stairway landing project almost identical to this. I was contemplating how I was going to connect the railing to the newel post. I will definitely. Try this method. Thanks for the detailed instruction.
WOW!! That really looks great.
Step up my stair game lol perfect way to end a perfect how to video. Once again very impressive my friend
I'd go iron on the balusters. There aren't that many places to put in a contrasting material (meaning, not wood) in a home and it would make a great contrast here.
Looks good Richard. Newel posts are killer. One thing tho’ depending on your balustrade design, whether you use a toe rail or tenon the spindles into the floor, you may need to take all those top rails loose again in order to assemble the system. Also you can buy tapered 1” oak plugs made to conceal the rail bolt holes. They are much better than anything you can site fabricate. Great job so far!
Good solid work. I've been watching your videos lately and you have gave me the confidence to remodel my trim in my house. I've learned alot from your videos. Doing trim in house 1 room at a time. And it's coming out great. Thanks to you.
Love the content dude, I followed a lot of your wainscoting ideas in my home remodel and it all worked fantastic. Thanks
Looks fantastic!
Awesome job. 3” screw is good enough that zip bolt system takes to long to setup and install. But it’s going to look amazing when it’s all done . Keep pumping out those videos
Great video. I learned something new. By now you have already installed the balusters but I would have voted for using iron balusters to compliment the woodwork you have done. Bravo!
You make everything look so easy! I know I’d be cussing for half a day or more trying to get this done.
Amazing good to hear you are having fun.
Beautiful job, I never expect anything less. Enjoy your progress on the house, I know we all do.
Very informative and I find myself getting a smile or a chuckle every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for the great content.
I learn a lot following your channel. Great stuff. And all can be used around your house and more. Awesome work.
Great video, thank you. I am thinking of using these to attach our new bannister; thanks for the thorough instructions!
Another great video. I've been holding off on my stair project because of this issue. I've never installed railings but feel I can do it correctly with your video guide. Thank you very much.
I love everything about finish carpentry, and have been inspired by many of your videos to take on such projects, id like to send a few of my pics just so you can have more ideas for your stair project, it’s funny how much really goes into stairs, and I’m not a stair guy but I’ve had to teach myself and research everything, and we used the same bolt set up for handrail
Looks great! Good job.
Great work dude👍
What a great video! You explained each step very clearly and I good see every detaul. And thanks for not putting loud metal banging music in the background. Not sure why but so many guys think it makes the video better. It doesn't just makes the talking hard to hear. I really think that I could do this job on my own so thanks a bunch!
Looks good, if the caps on the post were removable you could have bolted the rails from inside but it still looks great it would look good with black metal balusters.
Absolutely beautiful work man
Love your channel and work
I have never used that system but I like the concept, I'll have to look into those on my next stair build. you were right to add that extra screw its just added insurance that the rail will never fail. With the railing you used you are going to need to stick with a wood pin top or metal baluster. Wood is going to be your less expensive route, but metal is a nice contrast or wow factor. Looks good so fare keep up the good work. P.S. What I have seen from your skills so fare you should have no problem with stairs, it only gets to be a pain when you start doing bent railings. Keep up the good work.
I think you definitely have what it takes to become a "master stair dude" -- a skill I have always respected. Hard to believe that this is your first dive into this realm! Top notch!!
Learn something new everytime here! Looks real nice!😀👍
Beautiful work!!
With your paint skills, definitely the classic square or slightly rectangular balusters. Looking great!
Those look awesome man nice job
Looks great
Hey Richard, I like this type of hidden installation. Are you going to make oak plugs and cover up the hole at the bottom so you won't see them when you climb up the stairs? That would finish it off like a piece of furniture. Always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Al from Maryland
Pretty slick! I like it!
Those posts are a work of art 👍👍👍
Excellent demo, big help !
Finished watching, this is perfect timing for me. I need to put in new stair treads, posts, rails and balusters but wasn't sure best way to fasten posts and rails. I like your explanations, always complete and not in a rush, reminds me of Tommy on This Old House. 👍☺️❤️
As a stair guy I would put the balusters , rail and shoe in as one unit. I think it is easier and faster to fasten everything together and put it in as a unit. That is a cool idea for mounting the rail to the post.
Grate job brother.!
Awesome! Well done!
As far as balusters go, an 1 1/2" square with a stop chamfer on four sides looks really nice. Will always be in style because its traditional. my advice would be buy the square balusters and do the chamfer yourself, chamfer will vary going down the stairs
Have you made a video of your finished project? Like to see you you connected your balesters. Did you use a floor plate.
Eric
These came out so nice
Looks pretty awesome
They turned out awesome
Newell posts look great Richard. Either balustrade or iron work will look geat .
Great job
Those fasteners are crazy...I was wondering how that was going to work... then you showed how they go in and out. Amazing!!!
Hey Rich as usual a very good how to demo vid. And since you asked: wood balusters all the way. Either monochrome white or possibly general finishes java brown stain. Either way or another color will rock that stair system.
Harleymike/chicago
Love your work 👍
Nice job, great fixing method, little glue would help too. I would definitely go with square balusters, metal, maybe 12mm square. Lewis Insider carpentry has a great video on them.
It's because the posts are hollow so the screws wouldn't have much contact. You'd need to glue more wood inside the posts.
Black iron balusters would give a nice contrast if the railings are going to be white, but squares would look real good too...I'd probably coin toss it
*25 years later you’re still living in the same house.* Whatever choice you make be sure it’s something that you can live with forever. 😂
always produce the best videos for each woodworking task. love the extra tips that are practical.
Nice!
As a display and commercial carpenter for 25 years , this guy knows what he talks about .
He reminds me of what Mike Rowe preaches , work smart and hard .
Looks good 👍
Not sure I'd have completed the rails until I drilled (assuming you need the holes) holes for the balusters. Typical installation would require a hole under the rail and in the floor or some piece you put over the floor to hold the bottom of the balusters. But it's looking great. Looks like you have a busy December ahead of you.
Excellent effort!!! And this from a grumpy old nitpicker!
Great job as always
Looks good So far man!!
Looks great!
Those look amazing.
I got my first stair job and ordered a bunch of those fastening hardware from amazon. Was excited to use these but then it turns out the handrail wasn't thick enough for the depth of the hardware so I couldn't use them. So just something to keep in mind for those that are looking to use that fastening system. Otherwise great video as always !
I live for your videos. I go on TH-cam multiple times a day and refresh my feed hoping you latest video pops up lol, keep up the hard work!
Very nice job, you are a true professional!