Cable Railing with Wood Posts DIY

In this video we will show you how to install AGS Stainless Inc. Cable Railing with Wood Posts. The posts we use in this video are standard 4" x 4" pressure treated lumber.
Materials used:
•A316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Cable Terminal Fitting (exterior and marine environments): agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
or
A304 Stainless Steel Cable Terminal Fitting (interior and non-marine environments): agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
or
A304 Mill Finish Stainless Steel Cable Terminal Fitting (non-marine environments with concealment as in wood posts): agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
•A316 Electro-Polished Marine Grade Stainless Steel Cable: agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
•A316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel Flat Bearing Washer: agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
•Cable Crimpers agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
• Cable Cutters agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...
• Cable Crimper and Cutter RENTAL: agsstainless.com/shoppingcart...

[@dougvolchko6793]

Great video thank you!

[@ggtaruc2578]

Do you have the end fittings that you just push in and locks and not require crimping?

[@yuanyuanzhang4278]

Great video, love the wood post you have in the video. Did you put any paint or code on the pressure treated lumber post? I really like the lumber color in the video. The color looks slightly different from the market pressure treated lumber post.

[@Agsstainless]

It is just plain old off-the-shelf pressure treated lumber.

[@thebinaryboy]

Thanks. Good system. But what is the specific name of the fitting you are using in this video please? ( for coated cable)

[@Agsstainless]

+thebinaryboy The cable rail fitting is our standard fitting. agsstainless.com/shoppingcart/stainless-steel-cable-railing-fittings

[@juliaforever9263]

Great

[@Agsstainless]

Thank you!

[@rebeccanininger9487]

Do you know if the end pieces would work with high tinsele fencing instead of cable?

[@Agsstainless]

The fittings and swage settings are designed to deliver a working pull-out load of 200# when using 1/8”, 1x19 stainless steel cable. Unfortunately, we cannot speak to the pull-out capacity when used in any other scenario.

[@brooke12839]

Can I replace the wood spindles with cables?
Can I use the posts and top rails that are already on the deck?

[@brooke12839]

+brooke12839
I see in the video description that it can be done. Has anyone out there done this type of replacement? How did it work out?

[@Agsstainless]

+brooke12839 Hi Brooke, yes it is done all the time. After you remove the spindles you would drill holes in the through the posts and run the cables in. We recommend cable no further than 3" apart.

[@sarahcc5]

Where did you buy the cables and what is the name?? Im about to build a deck and I want cable railing

[@Agsstainless]

agsstainless.com/shoppingcart/

[@scouzi7201]

What swaging tool are you using? Most official swaging tools for stainless steel fittings are $200+ range

[@Agsstainless]

+Sylvain Cousineau We have our own tool with custom jaws to get the best crimp.

[@geekswithgopros1806]

+AGS Stainless Inc. That crimper is here: agsstainless.com/shoppingcart/cable-railing-installation-tools

[@roycarroll6213]

Would love to know where to buy this cable & parts !!

[@Agsstainless]

agsstainless.com/shoppingcart/

[@Agsstainless]

We also just launched Ready Rail as a ready to ship kit. Most of the kits we sell we factory customize to fit the installation. Obviously, with existing wood wosts that is not needed. Ready Rail - agsstainless.com/shoppingcart/stainless-railing-kits-ready-to-ship

[@yesac101]

Roy Carroll also on amazon

[@bardia1352]

Is it safe if the posts are 9 feet apart?

[@Agsstainless]

Brad, 'safe' is a subjective word. A better term is 'code-compliant'. If you are asking about a fence, then you can pretty much do whatever you want. However, if we are talking about a guard (protection against a drop off 30" or more), then post spacing, top rail and cable spacing matter. Here are some things to consider when building a code compliant (2015, 2018 IRC) guard:
Top rail and posts must resist a 200# point load in any direction;
Typical post spacing is around 3'-6" o.c., max;
Cable spacing should be less than 4", closer to 3" is typical.
Please keep in mind that these are very general parameters and should only be used as a guideline. The particulars of your case may warrant much different details. Please consult and engineer or call us at [phone].

[@amyfitzgerald8921]

Hi! Where did you purchase the hardware? What is it called?

[@Agsstainless]

We are the manufacturer - Clearview© Railing. We sell hardware directly via our online store: store.agsstainless.com. For complete off-site fabricated stainless systems: agsstainless.com/rainier-cable-railing

[@tlansing18]

Any chance you could demo a 45 degree angle ?

[@Agsstainless]

We have that footage. We just need time to get it ready.

[@macminn18]

Could the cables be run vertically?

[@Agsstainless]

Yes. We make vertical cable railing: agsstainless.com/rainier-cable-railing/ (scroll down to see vertical infill). With wood posts you would need to have horizontal cross-members to attach the cable through.
Good question -- Thank you!

[@tmahter]

What is to keep kids using this as a ladder and climbing over and falling off of the deck? Canada just outlawed such systems, citing toddler deaths.

[@scouzi7201]

tmahter Canada actually just made them legal in the new National building code for heights under 4.2 m. Besides, most building codes are local/provincial in Canada

[@dougdavis8986]

tmahter : Canadians are pussies. You can't make everyone safe. Quit trying