Balcony Railing Install with Zipbolts
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- The Slipfix Railbolt from Zipbolt makes balcony railing installations simple, strong and efficient. I've probably used 100 of these fittings and never had a problem. In this video I show you all my secrets for flawless installations.
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Liability waiver: Finishing Touch Carpentry and Scott Earl Smith assume no responsibility for the safe usage of tools, and general safety practices. This is not a safety video and all users should research their own safety techniques prior to attempting any of the techniques shown in this video.
New to these products. I’m a novice carpenter and these will solve a problem I’m having. Thanks. Great video.
Glad to help Richard. Thank you for the encouraging comment. Scott
hi scott.
as a finishing carpenter i also do a lot of stair work and i salute your skill.
i also noticed how well geared up you are ie. festool etc. and like a guy once said to me. all you need now is someone to show u how to use them!
just kidding!!!!
keep the great videos comming
regards from Ireland
Haha. I need all the help I can get so the Festool at least makes you look like you know what you're doing! LOL. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Means a lot coming from another carpenter. Cheers!
Super helpful. Getting some parts together for a clients balcony railing install and haven’t ever used this system but it looks like I’ll try it. Thanks. I subscribed
Tom you won't regret it. So much better than the old-school connectors. Recently I fixed a loose railing in a house 8-years old. The builder toe-nailed the railings onto the posts with finishing nails and then crayoned the holes. No excuse for that kind of work with all the technology we have now. Cheers!
Scott amazing craftsmanship and work and very good video content your pro I hope your videos get hundreds of thousands of years it’s very concise and thorough.
Thank you so much Paul! That means a lot coming from you.
Thanks!
Thank you Robert!!!
Thank you so much for the simple explanation! I was wondering how you would install a rail that is 1 1/2” thick by 2 1/2” wide? Is it possible to use the same system for that handrail to post connection on such a small rail? Thanks for your informative videos
You're welcome Shaun. It's encouraging to me that my videos are helpful. I've attached a link to the SlipFix Railbolt and it calls for a 1-inch hole 1-3/8 deep. So that is a little too close for comfort. In the past I have used a Domino XL connector on thin railings. I have a couple videos on that but you need a Festool Domino XL machine. I have also used the Lamello Invis connector but again if you don't have - can't do (I also have videos on that...). Last option would be using dowels with the use of a "dowel marker" (check Amazon). Zipbolt instructions: static1.squarespace.com/static/6387be47d98ddc3dce8ddd16/t/663ee6e221e10d3e7c90dfea/1715398373014/13.801+instructions.pdf
Hope this helps, Scott
Really appreciate the info. I have used the domino connectors before for a mitered counter and will make a mock to see if that works. Thanks for the quick reply and have a good day.
@ here’s a link to my video. th-cam.com/video/vBJXsFcQgT4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IcHzFmZmaF7zvz1Z
I also have one on the domino markers. They’re helpful too. Scott
Work of art !
Thank you!
Very helpful.
Thank you Stephen! Glad it was helpful. Scott
thank you!!
You're welcome.
I must be the exception with zip bolts. It looks really simple in the video, yet I can't get the gear housing to engage the bolt. Seems like if you don't drill the 3/8" hole spot on parallel to the rail, you may not have a good experience.
Check to make sure your gear housing is facing the right direction, if it's backwards you'll have problems. The products work best if the holes are drilled precisely. If I have a helper I will have them eye-ball my drill to make sure I am drilling parallel and perpendicular. Hope this helps. Scott
@@scottearlsmithFTC - So the gear housing was in the right direction (good suggestion to give a newb) and I measured and marked properly and even had a spotter to ensure both holes were perpendicular/parallel and needed.
I was drilling into a rail that I milled from raw material and prefinished, so I was being really careful not to oversize the hole. Turns out that it can be difficult to drill the 3/8" hole exactly parallel and there is very little forgiveness with the gear mechanism in terms of alignment. Lesson learned that it's better to oversize the 3/8" hole a little.
@@paullasko2023 Glad it worked out. Thanks for letting me know. I think I've done so many of them that I forget that it was a bit tricky the first time around. Cheers Scott
can I ask are fasteners like this necessary or is the method I see in many other videos (like you use for fixing newel post in previous video) using a 4" long timber fastener screw and adhesive sufficient for the handrail too? since the cost of zipbolt is quite high
Necessary - no. But very convenient especially if you are installing by yourself. I also like the ability to dry fit and then make adjustments to my cuts if necessary. I buy the Slipfix railbolts in bulk and they are more affordable that way. Thanks for your question. Cheers, Scott
Thanks Scott makes sense! Just wanted to make sure that by going the cheaper route isn’t a compromise on strength of end result, rather maybe tricker to do without a helping hand! If that is wrong then shout, otherwise thanks again 😊
Hi Scott what is the brand name counter sink bit that you used and where did you buy it? thanks
That is a Centrotec (Festool) compatible bit from Snappy Tools. Part of this kit: www.snappytools.com/product/93572-festool-centrotec-compatible-cabinet-makers-set
@@scottearlsmithFTC Thank you so much for getting back with me so fast I really appreciate it.
@@stevendavis6759 you are welcome.
Channel is good
Thank you Patrick!
How do you keep the gear from stripping? I've gone through two out of two just hand tightening and the gear strips. can't get them to tighten at all
You must have faulty gear housings. I’d contact the company.