Stair Railing Installation: A complex task!

Scott Earl Smith Finishing Touch Carpentry

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The complex task of fitting a stair railing between two posts is covered in detail in this video. Also covered is the use of the Angled Railbolt from Zipbolt. I detail some limitations and challenges you should know about with this product.
Resources:
FatBoy pencil: www.fastcap.com
Festool drills: festoolcanada.com, woodenedge.ca
Dewalt mitre saw: dewalt.ca, itoolhouse.com
Angled railbolt, Angled slipfix: Zipbolt.au
Finishing Touch Carpentry supports Adult and Teen Challenge, a Christian-based addiction recovery program. www.teenchallenge.tc
Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Marking and cutting to length
02:03 Preparing railing for Angled Railbolt
04:00 Trimming and fitting railing
08:13 Using a 2x4 for mock-up railing
09:10 Angled Slipfix installation
10:20 Zipbolt tips
12:40 Installing Angled Railbolt
14:35 Marking post and installing bolt
15:30 Trouble with fittings
16:28 Fixing problem
17:22 Conclusion
18:03 Closing remarks
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.

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13 июл 2024

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@MikeHolman-gj5zv 23 дня назад

i usually never comment on video's but , what a fantastic job of explaining how to do this not so easy task and in an easy to relate way ! Thank you it is very much appreciated !

@scottearlsmithFTC 23 дня назад

Well thank you for commenting on this video Mike! That makes the comment even more encouraging. Keep watching. Cheers, Scott

@architekturadrewniana Год назад

since long ago I didn’t watch such instructive, professional and honest carpentry… big thanks and respect I will follow your channel with pleasure

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

Thank you Chris. That is so encouraging. It's great to hear feedback like this as it's hard to get traction on RU-vid and the video creation process is time consuming.

@yvonboudreau3932 Год назад

Hi Scott, Thanks for showing us mere mortals that even the pros can make an error from time to time. The lesson to learn here is to fix the mistake and keep going. Have a great week.

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

You got it bro. The secret is not in being perfect, but being able to fix your mistakes.

@stevendion1373 Месяц назад

Taking the time to add in the pitfalls is helpful. Wish me luck 😅

@scottearlsmithFTC Месяц назад

Thank you Steven. And good luck with your project. I'm sure it will turn out great. Cheers, Scott

@kenlebo2910 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! It is very helpful to see how you used the Zipbolts. I am working on finishing my stair project, now to the point of railings and balusters.

@scottearlsmithFTC 5 месяцев назад

Good luck with that Ken. Lots of good videos on my channel for railings and balusters. Thank you for commenting and all the best, Scott

@johnzacharias7884 Год назад

Always the best videos are the ones that tell the truth of there work. Either way great video I watch this tip of videos to learn all I can

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

Thank you so much John! I appreciate the encouragement.

@johnpetrea 8 месяцев назад

Thank You for all your help!!

@scottearlsmithFTC 8 месяцев назад

Thank you John!

@MtCur 10 месяцев назад

Just installed the zip bolt system. That is before I saw your channel. I ran into all the problems you show on your video. Should have watched this before I started. 😂 but it turned out ok. Great video!

@scottearlsmithFTC 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the compliment. Glad it worked out. That particular zip bolt is the only one I have had complications with. Watching a video on something - after you do it and have complications - seems to be the norm. I've done that too! Cheers Scott

@zephyr1408 Год назад

Thanks again Scott I am building knowledge here! I am building cabinets doors & drawers but also building stair knowledge!

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

Thank you Jim! All the best with the cabinets!

@DanVegas-wm9ik 2 месяца назад

Roughly 38.75...😂. Great work sir. I determine where the bottom of my rail sits on the bottom post and clamp a block there for my rail to sit on. I mark where the top of the rail sits on the half post. Set my rail on the block out near the edge of the bottom post, mark the top and leave an 1/16th strong for adjustment. Just a way to do it without marking from the rail sitting on the treads to avoid having to adjust for the half newel being out of plumb.

@scottearlsmithFTC 2 месяца назад

Excellent tips Dan. Often I will just use a clamp on the post but your idea is better. Thanks for commenting. Scott

@DanVegas-wm9ik 2 месяца назад

@scottearlsmithFTC Thanks Scott. Great videos. You definitely know what's up. 👍👍

@scottearlsmithFTC 2 месяца назад

@@DanVegas-wm9ik Pun intended I imagine! Hahaha. Thanks Dan, Scott

@johnpetrea 9 месяцев назад

Thank You again for your help and videos

@scottearlsmithFTC 8 месяцев назад

You're welcome John. Thank you for all your support! Cheers, Scott

@Toolsofthepast Год назад

Great video Scott

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

Thank you Jason!

@wordforever117 Год назад

Great video. I am starting my first staircase renovation soon. I have half open, half wall like in this video but I want a hand rail all the way up. Thinking I need to use a base rail at the bottom and then do a couple of right angles in the hand rail so it can connect to the wall further up. Looks tricky, but I have always wanted an excuse to purchase a circular saw! ;)

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

That's a great reason to buy a saw and a nice reward for you at the same time. It is definitely doable if you take your time and think it out it. I'm sur it will look great. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for reaching out. Scott

@Remodelaholic 6 месяцев назад

Nice video thanks for the great information.

@scottearlsmithFTC 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I will check out your channel. Looks interesting! Cheers, Scott

@pollo4107 9 месяцев назад

thanks for the tips

@scottearlsmithFTC 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thank you for the comment. Cheers, Scott

@jamesbeaulieu6195 3 дня назад

Does it make sense to use zip bolt on a hollow box newel? Maybe i should add blocking inside

@scottearlsmithFTC 3 дня назад

@@jamesbeaulieu6195 It does make sense and yes, I would add blocking if possible.

@jking9916 Год назад

Amen on the Jesus comment! Nice job regardless of what you think you boogered up! It's perfect in my opinion. Your videos have taught me a lot! Thanks!

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

You're welcome! And thank you for the comment. "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

@christopherhayes4962 5 месяцев назад

Scott where do you show installing the female portion of the zipbolt to piece mounted on the wall

@scottearlsmithFTC 5 месяцев назад

In the Balcony Railing Install with Railbolts video. Here's a link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eSzbB-5yOyc.html Thx Scott

@christopherhayes4962 5 месяцев назад

@@scottearlsmithFTC Scott, Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, your videos are great!

@scottearlsmithFTC 5 месяцев назад

@@christopherhayes4962 thank youi and you are so welcome! Cheers, Scott

@jguild45 2 месяца назад

Thank you for allowing me to ask the dumb questions. @14:33 or so, you mention measuring from the bottom 3 3/16". Is it from the top or bottom? Looks like the top because the fill strip is opposite from where you're measuring.

@scottearlsmithFTC 2 месяца назад

Yes I am measuring from the top of the railing. I mispoke and didn't catch that in the edits. Kudos to you as you are at the first to comment on that. Shows you are paying attention. Thank you for commenting, Scott

@jguild45 2 месяца назад

After reading the comments, I didn't notice anyone asking about the lower rail connection to the Newell post. I bought the Slipfix angled bolt (2 pkg). Can I use these for both the lower and top connections? If so, do I register the 1" Forstner hole for the connection to the bottom newell by measuring to the center of the 3/8" hole in the rail (from the top or bottom of that rail)? I am also wondering if this product is designed for both the top and bottom, is the bottom newell "disk" oriented the same as the top or upside down? The instructions explain only the top rail process. Thank you for helping me and so many more!

@jguild45 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your time, but I think I answered my own question(I just ordered the angled railbolt to connect the bottom rail to the Newell). It helps to actually read the instructions (somebody slap me!).

@scottearlsmithFTC 2 месяца назад

The Angled Slipfix is designed specifically for the upstairs newel connection. In this job when I did the bottom railing,, I simply used a countersunk screw from underneath the railing to connect the bottom rail into the post. Hope this helps. Cheers, Scott

@torabora81 Год назад

Great video boss. Thank you! New subscriber to ur channel! Cheers 🍻

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

Thank you Jasser. I appreciate the encouraging comment and the sub. Enjoy the videos!!!

@johnpetrea Год назад

Thank You very much

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

You're welcome John. Appreciate the comment. Scott

@johnpetrea Год назад

@@scottearlsmithFTC your videos are helping me a lot as I am dumber than a post about woodworking… I am trying desperately to learn how to make a return on a handrail without screws or nails showing

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

@@johnpetrea John I have a number of videos on my channel on that. Glad they are helping. The Zipbolt products are good way to hide your connections. I came across them about 10 years ago doing a pre-finished maple railing system. I just couldn't bare the thought of putting a lag bolt with a plug into the joint; so I did a bit of research and found Zipbolt. If you take your time and practice on a 2x4 you'll be very happy with the end product. Good luck and remember that everyone starts out at ground zero with this stuff. Cheers Scott

@mikem1956 8 месяцев назад

Thanks

@scottearlsmithFTC 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Mike! Scott

@mikehoncho7226 Год назад

Great job, and thanks for sharing. Is there any reason I can't use the angled railbolt for top and bottom, with the 1 inch hole from the side? My rail like a 2x4, with the wider dimension horizontal. It's an open stairwell so the plug would be on the side opposite the stairs.

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

That I don't know. If I was doing it I'd try it on a 2x4 mockup and see if it works before I messed up a railing and post. I assume you don't have a lamello invis or a Domino 700 with the joiners. Those two systems would work for sure.

@mikehoncho7226 Год назад

@@scottearlsmithFTC I did buy a $4 2x4. Initially I thought I could just use a straight rail bolt, with lag drilled on angle into the newell. I don't know why that wouldn't work, but I can't find any videos from experienced folks like yourself. I don't mind it taking a long time and being tedious, I am not doing this for a living. thanks much for your vids, they've been very helpful. The upside-down newell trick worked great to determine post lengths. cheers

@mikehoncho7226 Год назад

I attached a 37 degree 2x4 to a scrap piece of post. 1 inch Forstner hold drilled from the side. Worked fine! Thanks, Scott!

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

@@mikehoncho7226 thanks for the feedback Mike. I'm glad it worked! Who says old dogs (me) can't learn new tricks.

@vancehough93 4 месяца назад

What brand toolbelt do you have ?

@scottearlsmithFTC 4 месяца назад

Vance, That's and old leather pouch I bought probably in 1977. Not sure of the brand. I recently took it to a shoe maker and had the belt made longer (I guess it shrank LOL) and some other repairs. It's a legend in itself. Thanks for commenting, Scott

@destineeeverhart7 4 месяца назад

Newbie here...😂 What type of hand and bottom board is that? I didnt see this style available at my local stores, what could be used in their place? Apologies in advance for my dumb question!

@scottearlsmithFTC 4 месяца назад

Not a dumb question! 😀 That railing is distributed by Windsor Plywood in Canada. It is manufactured by Woodland Supply (also in Canada). Here is their website where they list that railing. Thanks for your question, Scott www.woodlandsupply.ca/products/?c=2&p=7

@destineeeverhart7 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Your videos are helping so many🙏🏻

@scottearlsmithFTC 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. That is encouraging, Scott@@destineeeverhart7

@mechellestudio5430 Год назад

I would love to hire you…. Where are you located? I’m in Dallas Tx

@scottearlsmithFTC Год назад

I'm in Thunder Bay Ontario. North shore of Lake Superior. Would love to see the Big D someday, but it's a 20 hour drive. Glad you like the video.

@donhuffer5167 7 месяцев назад

Unfortunately that rail is not code compliant. Rails must be continuous to the top with no break.

@scottearlsmithFTC 7 месяцев назад

By itself it's not code compliant. But we added a continuous handrail on the other side of the stairs and in my jurisdiction that makes the staircase code compliant.