DIY Cable Railing with Metal Posts Built from Scratch!

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3 жыл бұрын

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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@factsdontcarewhatyoubelieve 3 жыл бұрын

This completely demystified the cable railing process for me. Can't wait to get started. THANKS!

@jeffroberts760 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, great to hear from you!

@wesleydavidson1691 7 ай бұрын

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!!

@jerrywhite4497 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@reusedisland1904 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jellyg.8961 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@aligned4good 3 жыл бұрын

I love that clean Modern look! Beautiful! Thank you for the clear and easy to understand tutorial Pete!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Der_koelsche_Tornado 3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@TheAlpine49 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David! Hope all is well!

@jonsmall3282 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jon, hope all is well!

@cllllllllll 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

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

@derekschwartz6921 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how you give good detail when explaining how you do everything. I follow a lot of DIYers on KZfaq but you're easily one of my favorites and I always look forward to getting the new video notification. 👍👍

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Derek, I appreciate it! You take care!

@dirtydan9439 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@palangimiko 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chvydrptop Жыл бұрын

Or use anti spatter sprays less clean up

@tonsoffun49 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@reusedisland1904 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your professional input. It adds even more to the video.

@jturner3210 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@SusieRascal Жыл бұрын

Beautiful deck. We're watching the video again because you've inspired us to do it ourselves. Also like your Cessna glassware!

@jackdotzman2908 3 жыл бұрын

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

@danconlan8735 3 жыл бұрын

Another great one Pete! Glad to see the progress. And oh that view... Thanks, DC

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks DC! Always great to hear from ya!

@BenHecht 3 жыл бұрын

Really love your style of DIY videos. Super helpful and clear to follow. 🙏

@jessicaforrest8320 2 жыл бұрын

Go Big Red! Building my deck now love the railing idea!!

@austinolson7785 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@austinolson7785 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

@@austinolson7785 Awesome! So glad it is helpful!

@FigGrowersSociety 3 жыл бұрын

You are very intelligent, Pete. Thanks for sharing your expertise with the world.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, you have a great weekend!!

@jowyaguilar1388 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great amazing finish and thanks for the material list tip saved me so much time on shopping !

@PavementGroup 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome video, great descriptions. Best one I've found on the internet. Thanks!

@ThakurVinayDadwal 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@temtagesson Ай бұрын

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.

@TheFitesOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so so happy to have found you. Thank you!

@ricklecaillon4949 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very concise and helpful. Great job.

@mpr3209 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, Pete! Your deck looks awesome and you guys sure have a beautiful view.

@Angeltorano6 3 жыл бұрын

Really a nice house and a gorgeous view,

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ChadManCreations 2 жыл бұрын

I love this Pete thanks so much perfect! I'm totally going to tackle this project. Thanks so much for sharing!

@tmackie1694 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another Pete video! Always worth the wait.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope all is well :)

@Movieman1965 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and awesome project and details of the process! Fantastic! Have a great day!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Andromedust 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this. Great video. I'm most impressed by the incredible view you have from the deck though.

@jordanwhiteflower8125 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Mackan_rex 3 жыл бұрын

I'm speechless. That view is amazing.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@taniatemple4093 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best one I’ve seen so far.

@andrewstafford-jones4291 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@powderdays7557 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice job. Very clean looking, fits beautifully with the mountains. Cheers!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mythoughts1................1 3 жыл бұрын

A truely outstanding video. Very thorough. Thank you kindly!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mano0183 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Looks great. Thanks for sharing the process and the cost saving tips.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andrewengland8021 3 жыл бұрын

Dude the view from the property is stunning

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bobcole3852 Жыл бұрын

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

@521talent 9 ай бұрын

This was straight up entertaining.. good stuff

@chrisdupont1195 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifil job Pete!!! Those cables look great and won't block that amazing view of the mountains. Cheers from Belgium!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, great to hear from you! Take care over in Belgium!

@Twindadx2_ 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Job! Thanks for posting. On my long list of things to get done

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@samsdad638 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic all the way around. Beautiful home!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

THanks!

@fiercegirldesign1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Love the cable railing.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaellawrence5005 2 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining it very detailed Great video thanks for the advice.

@silverback3541 Жыл бұрын

Methodical craftsmanship. Great job.

@DIYPETE Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@maxcarter3413 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job in all aspects!!!

@jeffforbes3772 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Pete. Thanks for posting. Love that coffee mug! GBR!!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff! GBR! Definitely my favorite mug, hope all is well man. Take care!

@gokucrossover 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are brilliant 👏! PETE!! Thank you!!!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ZussieMakesit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great detail!! Helps out sooo much to get an idea and the cost!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and so glad it helps out!

@hansonprofile 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job, love the railings and the decking color too

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@charlenemarcks7483 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and I love your safety shoes.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

haha cheers!

@philorstrom6202 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@DIYPETE 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@michaelr7110 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@foxhallww311 3 жыл бұрын

You are still my favorite KZfaqr. Cheers sir!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much!

@TheFloridaPunisher 3 жыл бұрын

The rails turned out great. What a nice deck and view!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yosemitebandit 4 ай бұрын

wow, awesome project and great photo and story of you and your Dad!

@alanjensen3283 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Awesome job! And thanks for the knowledge.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@glzrphyelin 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much James! Take care!

@fur252 3 жыл бұрын

I like the husker cup!

@DaddyBear3000 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl!

@lilstarfishdude 3 жыл бұрын

That railing looks extremely nice! Thank you for the inspiration Pete =)

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lightningstrikelures2393 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. I will be doing this; so clean looking. Great video as always.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Have a good weekend!

@jgroenveld1268 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Hope the project goes well!

@jodyreyna6166 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck Jody!

@tylernack9170 3 жыл бұрын

GBR - Love the projects. May use this one someday on my dream house.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

GBR! Cheers Tyler!

@felixfromnebraska8648 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix! You take care!

@dalendru 3 жыл бұрын

This is really fabulous. Looks amazing. Great work.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@ritseeniyah 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this insightful and educational video.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kylevz9170 3 жыл бұрын

LOOKS AMAZING!!! Great detailed job and video !

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DoleshEdit 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@windsordiy1198 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm going to be attempting this project only with aluminum rather than steel.

@minilockwood24 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your back yard looks like the Microsoft default screen

@Anuxr 3 жыл бұрын

@bubu9392 3 жыл бұрын

Masz rację

@A_Class216 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@ZhiriAbdo 3 жыл бұрын

💐💐💐💐💐🙏🙏

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that quite often! :) I agree though, cheers

@josephgragard3588 3 жыл бұрын

Beastly work you have here

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@raulcontreras7464 3 жыл бұрын

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

@crackerjackB 20 күн бұрын

How did it go

@leelotungal819 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing view and job mate!Awesome.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@drummer4hire 3 жыл бұрын

great video that turned into a awesome spot for you. Also love the views from the new desk.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@3_Degrees 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video , I used your video to do my own deck as well . I spent $3500 on the metal , powder coating and hardware instead of the $19,000 quoted for cable railing .

@michaelleddick8495 3 жыл бұрын

Pete- Absolutely like how everything turned out. Would really love to have that view everyday. Let me know when there is some land for sale around you!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@i9toro 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful view of the countryside

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@demarsa 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet coffee mug! Go Big Red!!!!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! GBR!!

@sharpshooter012345 3 жыл бұрын

That view is just astonishing.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@I_ammm_mojojojo 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@a.m9472 3 жыл бұрын

jo jace Your advice, if applied, would give this DIY project near-professional grade results

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great advice Jo!

@I_ammm_mojojojo 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYPETE no problem at all buddy.

@startedat36yearsold33 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@a.m9472 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jakebarro9114 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant minimal look project 😍👍👍

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gcrockford8191 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful job. Nice one!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@MrVagabonding1 3 жыл бұрын

Great and simple! I would do a couple of things differently but the idea is great! Awesome job!

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rickysafer2895 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, looks really good.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ricky!

@hanly2 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DIYPETE 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!