DIY Cable Railing with Metal Posts Built from Scratch!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2020
- Learn how to make your own Cable Railing with Metal Posts using this detailed tutorial. This video will give you tips on how to save money and how to assemble a cable railing system, no matter how much of the project you choose to DIY. The posts are made of 2 inch square tubing that are cut to size. A metal plate is then welded on the top and bottom of the metal post. Holes are drilled for the cable, and a top rail is added. You'll learn many techniques needed to build a cable railing deck, whether it be using metal posts or wood posts.
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I've heard that quite often! :) I agree though, cheers
For those of you who weld without the gas as shown in this video, spray your project with Pam cooking spray before you weld. This will eliminate all the "spatter balls" stuck to the steel that you see in this video at time stamp 10:17. The Pam will eliminate the need to clean everything with a hand grinder (which can sometimes ruin the smooth surface of the project). After you are done welding, go over the welds with a wire brush to remove any slag, then wash off the Pam with dishwashing soap and water, same as you would clean a cooking pan in the kitchen. You may still have a couple small spatter balls on the steel, but they will pop of easily by hand with a wood chisel. I have been using this trick for years, especially since I do a lot of outdoor welding where the gas is useless because it is usually blown away by the high winds we get here in Arizona.
I’ve tried that a few different times. Never could get that to work right, and it was harder to clean up the burnt-on goopy oily mess of a coating it left behind. But I also didn’t get good results from the commercial spray. I found the welds were cleaner without and the spatter was easy to knock off anyway.
Or use anti spatter sprays less clean up
You need a drainage hole in the bottom plate to allow moisture & condensation to drain away preferably 10-12mm if possible.
You still have access to the underside of the deck, so this will allow you to save all your hard work.
Inspiring job, mate. By two separate companies, I have been quoted $1000 per foot for cable railings on my 9 foot deck - and that is just the materials. Your excellent video shows the one-bite-at-a-time approach. I love it, and encourage you to break-down even more ridiculously expensive projects into bite size processes. Well done; I take my hat off to you and have subscribed. I am now 100% committed to doing my own cable railings. Your video has given me courage.
Pete that is 100% the way I’m doing the deck railing when we move soon. Looks great, great price, and I see no downside. And man, your property is amazing!
Thanks Robert, great to hear from you!
I‘m from germany and do not understand every word you say, but I love watching your videos and the step by step manuals you provide. Always an inspiration and motivation to watch you. Cheers from germany :)
Awesome, thank you!
Hey there, great work on your diy. It looks lovely
Just a few pointers that would help your great work last even longer.
1. Moisture/rust is the greatest enemy of square hollow tubing.
It's recommended that you plug any and all holes that the cables pass thru or the left over driller holes, that water could get into the posts thru (a good quality black caulking would work).
2. We typically don't free-span cable rails much span over 10'-12' for structural/anchoring posts for this type of tensioned rail, as the torsional force on the anchoring increases significantly and more prone to anchoring failure.
That's why you tend to see so much more hardware being installed from post to post, as it is easier to tension over shorter distances as well as the transmission of force is shared along all anchor posts rather than just your corner posts as you have done.
Btw,, increasing your anchoring posts thickness, was the right call.
3. And finally, with the free-spanning corner anchor approach that you used, you should use:
a. A 1/4" steel plate (similar to the post base) instead of washers) to the underside of the blocking that supports the main upright anchoring posts. This will spread the torsional loading force more evenly over the blocking due to the tensioning forces applied to the cables.
b. Angle cleats with 1/2" thk lag screws, to brace to blocking to the deck framing horizontally & Vertically, rather than just relying on the horizontally applied 4" deck screws you used.
Cheers.
jo jace Your advice, if applied, would give this DIY project near-professional grade results
Thanks for the great advice Jo!
@@DIYPETE no problem at all buddy.
@@a.m9472 haha that's funny bro. DIY doesnt mean you have to sacrifice on the lifespan of the project. If jo jace recommendations are applied it could be the difference of no maintenance or repair for decades... all for a mere hundred bucks. The first point is the most important because rain water can get trapped in there then freeze which causes the post to swell and crack then rot out within a few years.
@@startedat36yearsold33 Of course, no one is questioning DIY versus longevity. I’ve done several DIY projects myself which have failed miserably and others which have become a permanent staple for my home. However, a professional job implies that everything is prepped correctly, uses quality material, and is in a configuration that is made to last. Therefore, I was implying his advice brings it from an average DIY job to the same grade as calling a professional, when applied exactly as mentioned.
Love it.......simple design. You hit a Home Run with me. Now I just need to order the right size fasteners. I just need to make up my mind on 2" or 2 1/2" posts. Your a pro, I could never work in socks.....Thank you sir!
This completely demystified the cable railing process for me. Can't wait to get started. THANKS!
I love that clean Modern look! Beautiful! Thank you for the clear and easy to understand tutorial Pete!
Thank you!
Thanks for this comprehensive video! My railing turned out amazing! I made a 30 by 30 raised patio during Covid and needed a railing. This was the perfect application given we wanted to keep the view👍🏼😊. Thank again Pete! Blessings!!
Always thought this railing systems were bloody expensive to make but know I can see its completely doable and affordable for the diy addict. Thanks a bunch for the video. And that view from your house is amazing!
Thanks!
Absolutely gorgeous. Not just the railing but the whole house. Wonderful taste and style, great modern look and craftsmanship... I can adore this beauty all day long...
Thanks so much Clive, I appreciate it. Been a lot of work, but things keep coming together and my vision for the home is happening. Cheers
Now THAT'S how you do an instructional video. The attention to detail and your solutions to the inevitable problems that arise are first class amigo! This is how it's done.
Thanks so much Jon, hope all is well!
Really love your style of DIY videos. Super helpful and clear to follow. 🙏
WOW! Excellent video and job on your deck railing! BEST instructional video I have ever watched! You go through each process with great detail and really helpful tips, information and suggestions. Especially liked the comparisons to purchasing kits, having others hired to do the project and different DIY material options! SO HELPFUL!! You've gained another big fan! Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and talents!!
That was ridiculous! Clear, concise, professional with perfect execution. One of the best diy videos out there. Not going to kid myself.....I absolutely CAN'T do it with my skill level. But loved watching it!!
Thanks so much David! Hope all is well!
Man, this is a master piece and exactly like something I want to do. Stuff like this makes me so excited to buy my first home. Thank you for this video.
Best of luck!
We are going to replace our deck and use the same cable technique for the railing.
You really did a nice job installing your railings. We learned a lot watching you put yours together.
Very nice well edited video, thank you for taking the time to put it together.
From Missouri
Beautiful deck. We're watching the video again because you've inspired us to do it ourselves. Also like your Cessna glassware!
I really appreciate how you give good detail when explaining how you do everything. I follow a lot of DIYers on TH-cam but you're easily one of my favorites and I always look forward to getting the new video notification. 👍👍
Thanks so much Derek, I appreciate it! You take care!
Thank you for your professional input. It adds even more to the video.
Another great one Pete! Glad to see the progress. And oh that view...
Thanks,
DC
Thanks DC! Always great to hear from ya!
Really a nice house and a gorgeous view,
Thanks for watching!
Great job, Pete! Your deck looks awesome and you guys sure have a beautiful view.
You are very intelligent, Pete. Thanks for sharing your expertise with the world.
Thanks so much for watching, you have a great weekend!!
Go Big Red! Building my deck now love the railing idea!!
I'm speechless. That view is amazing.
Thanks for watching!
Looks great amazing finish and thanks for the material list tip saved me so much time on shopping !
Dude the view from the property is stunning
Thanks
This is the most informative and detailed cable railing video anywhere! Thank you for taking the time to document it and for the detailed step by step explanation. AWESOME video Pete!
Thanks Austin! When I was researching how to do cable railing, I couldn't find anything on making posts from scratch, and completely DIY'ing the system to save the most money. So I figured I'd make one! :) Thanks so much Austin, hope all is well!
@@DIYPETE I was in the same boat, I've spent countless hours trying to find good information on a DIY cable railing system and nothing has come close to this video! Thanks again. Take care man.
@@austinolson7785 Awesome! So glad it is helpful!
Wow! Awesome video, great descriptions. Best one I've found on the internet. Thanks!
I’m so so happy to have found you. Thank you!
I learned so much from this. Great video. I'm most impressed by the incredible view you have from the deck though.
Excellent video. Very concise and helpful. Great job.
Cutting metal plate vertically was a good move , we already use that in our workshop, also if we are cutting square pipe in length we use to cut its angle on the top side from where blade starts cutting. It also helps to cut a square pipe easily 👍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great job Pete! Thanks for sharing. By the way, you can always just add a screw to those extra holes on the metal posts to hide them.
Thanks Michael!
I love this Pete thanks so much perfect! I'm totally going to tackle this project. Thanks so much for sharing!
I like the husker cup!
Amazing work! Love the cable railing.
Thanks!
Really nice job. Very clean looking, fits beautifully with the mountains. Cheers!
Thanks!
Beautiful job, love the railings and the decking color too
Thanks!
Beautifil job Pete!!! Those cables look great and won't block that amazing view of the mountains. Cheers from Belgium!
Thanks Chris, great to hear from you! Take care over in Belgium!
Oh, and awesome project and details of the process! Fantastic! Have a great day!
Thanks!
I had originally thought of having a wooden railing. However after not getting the railing finished on time, the 4x4 post started to bend. My railing would just look awful. This is exactly what I need to do. Although not real good at welding, I thought of having the steel cut and prepared by me and then welded at a fabricator (welding shop). Then I found post online at a very reasonable price that was far faster than having them built. Thanks for getting me inspired.
Methodical craftsmanship. Great job.
Thank you very much!
The rails turned out great. What a nice deck and view!
Thanks!
a pro i like your workmanship its clean simple instructions are very well delivered and audio is good you could do a lot of this commercially.
Great tutorial Pete. Thanks for posting. Love that coffee mug! GBR!!
Thanks Jeff! GBR! Definitely my favorite mug, hope all is well man. Take care!
Nice job. Looks great. Thanks for sharing the process and the cost saving tips.
Thanks!
That view is just astonishing.
Thanks for watching!
That railing looks extremely nice! Thank you for the inspiration Pete =)
Thanks for watching!
Great work as always! Let's see a diy daybed swing for the porch please 🙏
Thanks Dustin! Great idea, thanks for sharing it with me!
GBR - Love the projects. May use this one someday on my dream house.
GBR! Cheers Tyler!
Very nice! I ordered some custom cable sets for a big deck at previous home, lossa moola...
Small deckvon this house, will buy the hydraulic crimper and do it myself this time. Thanks for the motivation
Awesome job in all aspects!!!
Fantastic all the way around. Beautiful home!
THanks!
A truely outstanding video. Very thorough. Thank you kindly!
Glad you enjoyed it!
LOOKS AMAZING!!! Great detailed job and video !
Thanks!
beautiful view of the countryside
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great detail!! Helps out sooo much to get an idea and the cost!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great to hear and so glad it helps out!
Amazing Job! Thanks for posting. On my long list of things to get done
Awesome!
This was straight up entertaining.. good stuff
Excellent and I love your safety shoes.
haha cheers!
Beautiful! Awesome job! And thanks for the knowledge.
My pleasure!
Very nice job. As a trader, it’s not often I don’t have things to improve. I might have used lock nuts, put a drain hole and glued the top rail joints, but that is really picking because this is superb.
Thanks Karl!
Pete thank you, you have inspired me to build my deck from scratch, you made it look so easy, i hope my will look as good as yours
How did it go
This is the best one I’ve seen so far.
She finished up very nice Pete. Great video, as I love your voice over description.
A beautiful time of year in Montana.
Thanks for sharing. Felix
Thanks Felix! You take care!
This is really fabulous. Looks amazing. Great work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video! I'm going to be attempting this project only with aluminum rather than steel.
Yay! Another Pete video! Always worth the wait.
Thanks! Hope all is well :)
wow, awesome project and great photo and story of you and your Dad!
Beastly work you have here
Thanks!
This is perfect for my deck - I needed railing because I have children but I struggled to found something that is low maintenance and doesn't obstruct the view we have. I did considered glass but when you have kids who like to rummage in paint, mud, etc. I didn't want to contend with cleaning. At first glance I thought you were also in New Zealand because of the views.
Great to hear! Hope the project goes well!
Love this. I will be doing this; so clean looking. Great video as always.
Great to hear! Have a good weekend!
Wow! You are brilliant 👏! PETE!! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
Love the project Pete it looks awesome love your projects can't wait to see what you come up with next. Please stay safe in this dark time with covid-19 and hope to see another project soon
thank you so much James! Take care!
Okay Pete, I'm gonna give it a try, you make it look so easy. Stay tuned for the results! this will be done on an interior space.
Best of luck Jody!
What an amazing view and job mate!Awesome.
Thanks!
Great job explaining it very detailed Great video thanks for the advice.
You are still my favorite TH-camr. Cheers sir!
Wow thanks so much!
One of the best DYI channels out there! Detailed explanation of the process, measuring, tools used with supporting visuals...outstanding!! This sealed the deal for us to do cable railing. Do you happen to have the SketchUp file for the post?
Great video. Great content...love that you gave some research of retail ready options and compared to your effort/time. The only tinnsy tiny detail I could add, is you could put a drop of oil on the metal before drilling to extend drill bit life, but alas you do have a sharpener. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this insightful and educational video.
Glad it was helpful!
great video that turned into a awesome spot for you. Also love the views from the new desk.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this. I copied your design pretty much exactly, although I had my steel guy make my posts for me. It turned out great. Thanks for figuring out all the details so I didn't have to!
Hey Phil great to hear from you. Awesome to hear you tackled the project and I'm so glad the video helped out a bit :) Cheers!
What a beautiful job. Nice one!
Thank you! Cheers!
Brilliant minimal look project 😍👍👍
Thank you!
Very nice job mate! Looks wonderful!,
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video. I just went and bought some material to start mine. Just have to figure out a few things like having the cable make a 90 or adding a lot more terminations just for a 8" stretch.
Best of luck!
Wow! Looks sturdy enough for some Montana winters too!
Yes indeed!
@@DIYPETE Most of our company is from Montana (mostly the Bitterroot) so we love seeing Montana creators! Keep up the awesome work.
@@Geniuslink Awesome! I met Jessie a couple summers ago at Convertkit's conference. Cheers!
Wow. Really inspired me. Good savings you have done by yourself. Thanks for sharing. Btw the scene look likes a movie loved it.
Thanks so much! Hope all is going well and have fun with your upcoming projects!
Thanks for the video, looks really good.
Thank you Ricky!
Sweet coffee mug! Go Big Red!!!!
Thanks Adam! GBR!!
Great job!
Thanks!
BEAUTIFUL HOME!
Thank you!
Very nice work. Love the advice. Keep up the good work 👍👏👏
Thank you! 👍
Very nice - fantastic property.
Thank you!
awesome video. thanks for the time and attention to detail. Appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!