Note to anyone using a router that isn't experienced with one-- do not start it running and then drop it in to the cutting start hole it is dangerous,drop your bit in and hold the machine securely before starting the tool.the same goes for when you have finished your cut Always allow the tool to spool down and stop before you lift it out of the cut.

These worked great for me, as I needed to install over an existing hardwood floor and imitate post and rail construction elsewhere in the house. The bigger issue for me was acquiring the hardware, as I live in Winnipeg, Canada and there was no local supplier. I ordered them from the manufacturer in Minnesota and had to spend quite a bit for shipping. However, I'm happy with the result. I attached the rails with Slipfix rail bolts from Cooper Stairworks.

I was working with Mike Bilachie when he invented this in Edina Minnesota, properly installed, its awesome.

Favorite part was at 2:00. Doesn't matter how many years exp. you have, nobody knows which way the damn square goes.

This is Awesome!!! Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have searched countless number of videos and none of them have had any detail as to the steps of how to secure the post.

I was just looking for a refresher video as it's been a while since I installed one. The plate should be the other direction so once the shoe rail is in there is no possible way for the bolt to be knocked loose. FYI. Which I've heard there have been lawsuits regarding. I had to order mine online as no one in town carries them anymore.

Lots of comments saying to cut into the floor and set the whole post in deep, or bore a massive dowel hole in deep. That's the best way, when possible. BUT... as a framer, I can tell you that that is NOT always possible. Often the corners or edges of stairwells have structural beams that are holding up the joists that run into the stairwell. If there is room to go beside it, maybe even by ripping down the bottom of the post, then excellent. But some beams are too thick to allow this, and even if some stair guy DO drill huge 30mm holes down 6inches into the beam, that is absolutely not allowed. In that case, there has to be some kind of surface mounting option for the post, like the one in this video. Although I have seen more stable methods than this keylock system.

I’m going to try this along with brackets.

I like to sand away some of the wood in the center of the post so the edges fit more snugly

Roy I reccomend a 3009 or 3004 newel mounting kit. They are not very costly and take half the tools and time to install.

Brilliant work

Nicely done. Enjoyed

Great stuff sir.

looks good, even planes in with the mitre on the nosing

The vocal commentary was the best

thank you!

makes it look so easy...

I know the guy personally that invented this thing and being in the business for 30 plus years I have never seen a bigger turd and I have told him so, gently, because he's a good guy. The lag is made in china, the first time you give it a good shove the lag head snaps off. You would be better off beefing up the floor underneath if possible and routering in a steel plate. It has more surface, you can use more screws to fasten the newel. Not optimum, but it beats the $hit out of using this anchor.

Great system lad.

Good job master...!

Spot on. 👍😀

Where can I buy this mounting plate? I didn't see it at home depot

Amazing craftsmanship!!

This is great install when you don't want to play with plugs and touch ups on the paint/lacquer.

Thanks 👍

Yeah it would definitly make more sense that way.

Down and dirty I have to say I am not on the same tool choices that you used. I'd drill for the lag bolt on my press as the posts can all be pre drilled. I would also use a template for the bracket just cleaner and faster.

when fitting spindles it looks better if the spaces are equal up to the newel from both sides...the trouble with this technique is the lack of adjustment of the newel....you really need to work out the visual aspect of the balustrade before jumping straight in.

what about a dowl using broomstick and a hole in floor and some foamy glue,once glue gone off good and solid

I'm not sure about America, and I'm not sure of this method, but, up here in Canada, we use wood screws for wood, not drywall screws?

Молодец мужик, без слов все понятно. А наши блогеры только языком мелят.

anyone have any input on how to secure the boards this piece fits into?

Excellent work. But I am wondering sometime down the road the owner or the next new owner got a new contractor comes in would know how to uninstall this.

Why didn't you use a socket and ratchet to tighten up the lag screw?

Why not have put it they other way round? If someone pushes it forward it will bring the while banister with it... They other way around sounds more logical and more secure? If you push it can't slide out since the handrail is hold against it...

Sorry, had to laugh at the bit at 2:00 A bit of a senior moment? :)

What do you do if it is not plumb?

Can't see this being that easy in a typical UK home, there are better solutions which are even stronger & more stable for a newel post.

Has quick change bit, uses chuck instead. Also, this is how people who don't know carpentry install a newel post.

3 inch drywall screws ?

Лайк супер 👍, а если бетон?

just so you know that link is wrong for the click to buy......... I have to return the damn fasteners they send and pay for shipping all over again...... I guess I should have checked it before I bought.

I don't think it will last and is strong enough.

exelent.....

Its an intersecting post , doesnt need much strength , there are easier ways though

Was ist den das? Egal wo ich seh wie man den holz kalender befestigen bleibt diese methode mit schraube oder sonstige Amatür mithode weit von jeder beruf als schreiner und ohne gewisen diese vorhagen beruf zu üben. Man frest an ende jede den sokel einer zu setsliche länge in ca 2 bis 2,5 cm an den ende sokel selber , dan auf den boden trepe wo den mast rein steken den loch eng bohren mit etwas leim rein stecken und das wars.

In the time it took you to put this one in, I could have it and 2 more done using a sure tite bolt

Check for plumb, and it isn't, now what?

excelent thz

Three days later, crescent wrench lol

Looks to me like that needs s lot of support from handrails otherwise leverage is far too much..

How about views for themrhelperguy

Moan as much as you like but this guy was just fitting it, and I must say very neat indeed.

These will loosen over time and are not permitted under building codes in some provinces in Canada, our lazy unskilled builder used them on my new house and they were loose within a month. Lag bolt through solid wood is the only way to go!

Good vid but for drillings plz use time lapse. That's 2 minutes of my life I'm never gonna get back!

reading all this negative feed back here ..i wud have to ask my customer next time if she plan to have sex on the rail..?? just kidding..

Some day we'll just print the whole house with 3D printing technology.

Наверно весь пол зацарапал, так небрежно бросает инструмент

Pas pour moi

I'm pretty sure you can still buy plans with all the details you need on Woodprix.

This is not how to attach a newel post, this won't last, it will be loose very quickly. Understand leverage and then create a very deep mortise in the floor use a tennon in the post and floor. The only correct way to do this job. Hire a true professional. 30 years of fixing this type of shoddy work.

Why was this recommended?

Nice

Yikes...

I have done very similar with Woodprix designs.

Rubbish,do the job properly run it through the floor and fix to the joist.one shove and this would break,Ive been a carpenter joiner for over thirty years.

Posts shouldn't move like the one in the video. Not solid enough.

These brackets don’t work will be loose in no time

This not good

I can't believe you made that last knife ct towards your wrist... amateur!

horrible excuse for an install, I fix this cap every week

If you want to know how to make it yourself, just look for woodprix instructions.

HACK!!!!!!!!!!!😕

Not very impressed with this installation seeing there is a large margin of error - especially during the first few times using this type of fastener. The video doesn't explain anything about centering/locations and the variable involved when it comes to the anchor bolt or crush/wedge plate. Although, when perfected it could be a true time saver, trial and error leads to a lot of money wasted. This video falls short.

truly the worst way to mount a newel post

Dont do it. This is a hack job. It's not the right way to repair a rotten or broken post. Dont even think about using in a new install. You will be back to fix it again properly. They are on Ebay for $80 aprox each with shipping and they got loose after clients used for a few weeks.

I made it myself thanks to woodprix website.