How to Install a Newel Post and Handrail

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  • @jennifertharp659
    @jennifertharp659 13 днів тому +2

    Thank you for explaining and showing every step so clearly and concisely. Thanks to this video I feel more confident about tackling my upcoming stair rail installation. It will be a fun project now that all my questions have been answered.

  • @ryanhebein155
    @ryanhebein155 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for posting such a thorough video. Very helpful for installing my own newel post and hand rail!

  • @AMentorway4u
    @AMentorway4u 7 місяців тому +2

    I do appreciate the effort you put into this video. I also reapect you for doing the work yourself . It looks amazing. Im a 63 year old DIY person, and I work like you. Carefully and methodically.

  • @joemacbaseball3353
    @joemacbaseball3353 11 місяців тому +5

    This is a great instructional video for DIYer's. Thank you for taking the time to go step by step. So many videos out there don't show each step like you did.

  • @NancyPaineSherman
    @NancyPaineSherman 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video. The pro videos usually make everything look so easy with never a mistake or worry about a particular step. This is real world with real angst like the rest of us feel, and then it turns out great. Congratulations.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. I'm not a pro, just an avid DIY'r. The goal of my videos are exactly that. Showing real life situations of how I attempt to do get stuff done on my own.

  • @denisemcneil2269
    @denisemcneil2269 Рік тому +2

    Ive literally watched hundreds of videos of stair newel and banisters and this was the best one! Thanks, it was extremely helpful for my stair, newel banister and baluster remodel.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому +2

      Comments like this mean so much. Thank you for the compliment. Glad my efforts in making these videos are helping someone.

  • @Bryan-lc7be
    @Bryan-lc7be 7 місяців тому +3

    home depot trip is in order for some longer drill bits....love your patience.

  • @dylanbrown5066
    @dylanbrown5066 7 місяців тому +6

    Couple pointers from a pro. I will say you didn't do bad though! Better job than some "pros" around here
    33 inches is low and would fail inspection in alot of states. 34-38" is code in the majority of states, but is sometimes measured from the riser, not the nosing. I personally measure from the nosing and run my rake rail at 36"
    Easy way to determine where to cut your post on rake rail, set your post where its going (notch included). Lay your level on the steps, mark the bottom of the level onto your post. Measure from the bottom of your post to the furthest point of your mark. (Say 7 inches). Now mark your post where you want the top of your rail. Pull your preferred rail height down from that mark (36" in my case). Mark there, then add that 7 inches on. Perfect everytime!
    I screw my rosettes to my handrail through the back, then drill a ½" hole in the rostte above the rail and fasten it to the wall, with glue. Plug that hole with a wood plug. Same on bottom
    I cut my rail on the angle, let it but the bottom of the newel post while its laying on the wall cap. Let it go long past the wall and mark it. Subtract the difference if your post is thicker on the bottom like yours is. Check the wall for plumb though, may need to adjust your cut longer or shorter.
    Lastly, use glue on everything! Subfloor adhesive is my favorite, and will give you a rock solid install, especially on newel posts. I also glue my wall caps, balusters in rail, rail to post, everything 😂

  • @brettlowden6752
    @brettlowden6752 Рік тому +2

    I watched 10 videos but none explained how to do this nearly as good as your video…got my post in tonight..railings and balusters tomorrow…thanks man!

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words. Comments like these give me motivation to continue making these kind of videos.

  • @meredith-akatc8080
    @meredith-akatc8080 10 місяців тому +1

    I was rooting for you the whole way. How exciting! Love it when things go well. 😅😅

  • @meredith-akatc8080
    @meredith-akatc8080 10 місяців тому +2

    A few times I was stressed but you did great.

  • @Theferg1
    @Theferg1 11 місяців тому +1

    Great job and video!! I’m going to follow it to install my post!! 👍💯

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  11 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you for the comment and watching the video.

  • @crystalthehamb3jones694
    @crystalthehamb3jones694 Рік тому +4

    Bro!!! You have the patience of Job! 😂 (Job in the Bible) Bless you!

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому

      Love the Biblical reference. Thank You!

  • @jimdugan7240
    @jimdugan7240 6 місяців тому +2

    I would have just used a circular saw. Just because in my early years it was all I had. I also remember using my hand saw. I probably needed a new blade for my 8 1/4 “ worm gear. I bought this saw used and it was used a lot before I got it. It was my only saw for almost my first 10 years as a carpenter. I did have a jig-saw. I bought a used radial-arm saw that I used to set on horses when needed on a job and did rip and cross cutting with it. Things are really easier as far as tools go. Even with all the batteries, two chop saws, small light table saw and every tool you could need on my truck I still resort to my electric 8 1/4” skill worm gear for some cuts.In 1970 when I bought it I remember thinking how lucky I was to have such a modern tool. I must be getting old.

  • @scottwilson4347
    @scottwilson4347 Рік тому +2

    Code where I’m at is 34”-37” to top of rail from nosing on the rakes(I do 38” on my flat runs)but you got some good techniques for sure

  • @bambamnj
    @bambamnj 10 місяців тому +2

    When cutting your Newell post angle cut at the bottom, you should have put a board 2x4 against your fence, this would have pushed the bottom of your Newell post out, so that you could use the whole depth of your blade and then you could have pulled your saw almost to where the blade hit your end mark. Same with dealing with the piece of trim. You could have cut a piece of waste pine so that it was the same thickness as the trim piece on your Newell post. Put this cut piece under the end of the Newell post and then clamp everything together and your Newell post would sit level to the saw.
    OK, my bad.. I just continued watching the video and you figured out the board against the fence idea when you did the third cut. That is exactly what I was talking about above.

  • @pawel900rr99
    @pawel900rr99 9 місяців тому +1

    Great explanation!

  • @EliMontalvo-b7n
    @EliMontalvo-b7n 11 місяців тому

    No kidding , that's the correct way of doing things .

  • @sr4056
    @sr4056 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I'm about to do this exact type of install and have been scratching my head how to cut the newel to height

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck with your install.

  • @pkaneowen
    @pkaneowen 8 місяців тому

    We all can’t be Larry Haun but good work!

  • @anthonyrivera7815
    @anthonyrivera7815 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent

  • @dmac4793
    @dmac4793 Рік тому +2

    Thanks😊

  • @abdullahalshara7352
    @abdullahalshara7352 5 днів тому

    From where did you purchase it, I mean box newel and other materials

  • @mikehoncho7226
    @mikehoncho7226 Рік тому +1

    Nice work! DId you fill your counterbore holes afterward? Such as with a wood plug, or putty? I am in the middle of this too and finding the zip bolts and rail bolts to be challenging

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I used both plugs and putty. Then sanded them flush and painted.

  • @klaus3794
    @klaus3794 6 днів тому

    Try centimeters - much easier!

  • @MistAtsiM
    @MistAtsiM 11 місяців тому +1

    As far as I know it's supposed to be 34" minimum it's not up to personal preference. But at least u said check ur local codes.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  11 місяців тому +1

      I made it match my railings on the staircase going from the first to second floor which was done by the "pros" when the house was built. A minimum requirement makes no sense. Whadda ya gonna do? Install a a railing 7 feet high off the stairs and claim "I met the minimum requirement"? Of course it's somewhat personal preference.

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 10 місяців тому +1

    Ever notice how all the critics pretend they can do better? Want to bet they couldn’t get the same results? I too would make multiple cuts because each wrong one means you’re buying another length of handrail.
    How do you like your Hercules tools?

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  10 місяців тому +1

      That Hercules Miter saw is great. Basically their tools are clones of DeWalt. I bought it a few years ago along with the matching stand before inflation when nuts. I was starting an enormous Trex Deck project and really needed the compound capabilities. I didn't have high hopes for the blade that came with it. So I got a quality Diablo blade for my Trex cuts. But I used the stock Hercules blade for all the lumber. As you can see it is still going strong even for finer clean cuts.
      I have a few other of their plug in electric tools. All have served me great. I would have tried the Hercules line of cordless tools if I wasn't already so committed to Makita. I have a slew of Makitas with interchangeable batteries for all those tools. I didn't want to have a second set of batteries and chargers for the Hercules line too.

  • @glwhitaker3967
    @glwhitaker3967 Рік тому

    Mike. Saw this video and your the greatest. But need to know what size of blade you are using. I have a 12 “ blade on my miter saw it’s too big. Did you use a 10” blade.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  Рік тому

      If definitely a 12” blade on the saw seen in this video.

  • @mike300rum
    @mike300rum 7 місяців тому +1

    No glue? That's a bold choice.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  7 місяців тому

      BOLD! Like a morning cup of coffee? Real daring choice.

  • @johnmoyer5515
    @johnmoyer5515 11 місяців тому

    I got like $200.00 for a straight run 1st to 2nd flr set post, drill holes in rail & treads fit easment together . One day if your gonna make any money at all

    • @johnmoyer5515
      @johnmoyer5515 11 місяців тому

      Some of my 1st installs were pre mitre saw,

  • @TheSmartDavid
    @TheSmartDavid 9 місяців тому +2

    you put the newel post on top of the flooring? Ouch!

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  9 місяців тому +4

      Oh the madness! Call the DIY SVU hotline. I should be doing hard time.

  • @Theferg1
    @Theferg1 11 місяців тому

    Sir did you also use a wood plug for the top of the hand rail where you screw it to the wall? Thank you

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  11 місяців тому

      Yes, I did. But being that it is not as visible, you could get away with a little putty.

    • @keithcastleberry3993
      @keithcastleberry3993 10 місяців тому

      I assume you put a pilot hole through the oak rosate(?) at the top rail prior to final screwing? I would worry about splitting.

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  10 місяців тому

      @@keithcastleberry3993 Not Oak. Being that I was painting it, I just used a cheaper pine rosette. But Yes, I still drilled a pilot. Even when using those No-Split construction screws, I do.

  • @EliMontalvo-b7n
    @EliMontalvo-b7n 11 місяців тому

    But can he build a spiral staircase without use nails or screws 😮

  • @EliMontalvo-b7n
    @EliMontalvo-b7n 11 місяців тому

    No offense though he is indeed a craftsman 😅

  • @trimcarpenter
    @trimcarpenter 9 місяців тому +1

    AMATURE

  • @leshsl4482
    @leshsl4482 11 місяців тому

    🤦🏻‍♂️ that piece of 2 x 4 glue it together to the post

  • @MistAtsiM
    @MistAtsiM 11 місяців тому +1

    You get paid by the hour...youre cheating urself out of time and $

    • @DieselMike
      @DieselMike  11 місяців тому +1

      I do? I am? That's news to me. Love to know who's paying 'me' to do work on my own house. But thanks for watching.

  • @EliMontalvo-b7n
    @EliMontalvo-b7n 11 місяців тому +6

    Hope this guy isn't getting paid by the hour 😢

    • @ErichGuidi
      @ErichGuidi 11 місяців тому +5

      He is not working, he is teaching. That by it self consumes some brain performance when you have to do both at same time.

    • @gigglecompass1
      @gigglecompass1 11 місяців тому +4

      Don’t be an a-hole

    • @cksportscards623
      @cksportscards623 11 місяців тому

      Definetly union.

    • @damianpassarella562
      @damianpassarella562 8 місяців тому +2

      Oh your that guy…

  • @EliMontalvo-b7n
    @EliMontalvo-b7n 11 місяців тому

    Any Mexican would have been fired by now😮

  • @nickhalson2721
    @nickhalson2721 11 місяців тому +1

    I hate those cheap ass newel posts. Not even solid oak, made out of 1x1 material surrounded by a 1/16th inch oak panel. Cheaply made, bad to work with. Hollow on the inside of some them. I would.neber recommend this product

    • @powshredder3716
      @powshredder3716 8 місяців тому +1

      shut up. it's what 99 percent of finish carpenters prefer to use.