Hi Paul. I love this railing. Just wondering, why you wouldn't use a long conduit to pass through several posts? Is it best to use shorter ones to just go from post to post? Does it make it sturdier? Hope someone can answer. Thanks.
Milwaukee has a circular saw with a metal cutting blade or also a bandsaw if you use one of them saws you'll get a hell of a lot cleaner cut. I'm an electrician in the Union so I cut my share of conduit. If I use the Sawzall to cut conduit I just hold it in my hand and the Sawzall in the other hand cut but usually with a Sawzall cut it or get nicked on the opposite side of where you started from, unless you actually take the time to go to the other side the pipe and make it meet in the middle and its actually, I believe, best to mark the pipe with a pencil and go all the way around it. That's just a few pointers but great video though
1 1/2" - 1 3/4" deep holes, both sides, on a 3 1/2" 4x4 equals a through hole. OSHA requires the strength to resist a side load force of 200 lbs. I'm wondering if a 4x4 basically has seven 1 1/2" dia. through holes drilled it, would it still have lateral strength, like if you were leaning on it? Probably, but I would like to see it tested before I put this on my house. I do like the look though.
You would save a lot of work with a chop saw cutting all that conduit. Looks good either way. Evolution makes a under 200$ slower speed metal cutting chop saw. Almost no sparks and cool to touch after cutting. The abrasive disc are cheap but what a mess. LOL.
If you only understood what that little hole on the grip handle part is for. The drill comes with that piece and a metal rod. The metal rod is your depth gauge
a portable drill press, and a dry cut saw, would have made it easier,, nice job however.. craftsman at work. It reminds me of the seashore, I really like it.
Looks like Emt. would have taken much more to cut with Rigid conduit.. would also suggest paint on the cut ends to avoid rust streaks down the post later on.
all deck railing is climbable. If you need to kid proof railing, you need safety lack and alarms on doors and watch them because the home owner is responsible, and code states alarms and locks no matter what deck railing you have. For those who are not that creative you can have Cardinal-Banister Shield Protector installed.
I did my railing based on your video and we love how it looks, pretty simple but I had to be precise. Thanks!
Hi what kind of pipe is that is it inexpensive electrical pipe? Can you get it at depot or Lowe’s or is it something different . ? Thanks
mike granda Yes to both, it is EMT (aka Electrical Conduit).
This is exactly what I was looking for: step by step DIY for metal conduit deck railing. Thank you so much!!
How would you go about replacing a damaged section of pipe? Would you have to take down the entire row of posts and pipe?
Hi Paul. I love this railing. Just wondering, why you wouldn't use a long conduit to pass through several posts? Is it best to use shorter ones to just go from post to post? Does it make it sturdier? Hope someone can answer. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing the design, we used this on our balcony.
Milwaukee has a circular saw with a metal cutting blade or also a bandsaw if you use one of them saws you'll get a hell of a lot cleaner cut. I'm an electrician in the Union so I cut my share of conduit. If I use the Sawzall to cut conduit I just hold it in my hand and the Sawzall in the other hand cut but usually with a Sawzall cut it or get nicked on the opposite side of where you started from, unless you actually take the time to go to the other side the pipe and make it meet in the middle and its actually, I believe, best to mark the pipe with a pencil and go all the way around it. That's just a few pointers but great video though
WHAT A GREAT LOOK! - Thank you for taking the time to post your video
It would be great to see the finished deck. What top rail did you us?
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1 1/2" - 1 3/4" deep holes, both sides, on a 3 1/2" 4x4 equals a through hole. OSHA requires the strength to resist a side load force of 200 lbs. I'm wondering if a 4x4 basically has seven 1 1/2" dia. through holes drilled it, would it still have lateral strength, like if you were leaning on it? Probably, but I would like to see it tested before I put this on my house. I do like the look though.
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Any guidance on drilling out the angled holes with the forstner bit on the stairs?
Awesome video. Did you ever make a follow-up on how to do the stair railing using the same material?
If I have existing posts would it be ok to drill right through all the posts to attach poles
Great idea. Will the conduit rust? Does it need to be sprayed with a clear coat or anything?
Looks good Paul!
I like it , looks great
How did you do the stairs? That seems like it would be trickier with the angle?
thanks for sharing. I've learned a lot!
What are the specs on the pipe? Also what grade are you using? Thanks.
Do you have a video on how to do the stairs railing?
Great tutorial. Thx for sharing.
I would suggest that you lag or through bolt all of your post.
Mike Presti
How could this be done for existing deck where posts are already in ground and set?
You would save a lot of work with a chop saw cutting all that conduit. Looks good either way. Evolution makes a under 200$ slower speed metal cutting chop saw. Almost no sparks and cool to touch after cutting. The abrasive disc are cheap but what a mess. LOL.
Hi, how are you ? Great work
If you only understood what that little hole on the grip handle part is for. The drill comes with that piece and a metal rod. The metal rod is your depth gauge
Nice job 👍
Thanks for the info!
Great idea, since my deck is 1st floor level and I don't have toddlers
a portable drill press, and a dry cut saw, would have made it easier,, nice job however.. craftsman at work. It reminds me of the seashore, I really like it.
1-1/4" Conduit is actually almost 1-1/2" on a outside measurement which makes an extremely tight fit, I would use a 1-3/4 bit....Just saying
Is this EMT, IMC, or Rigid?
I do not recall what I used but I know that it was a solid and strong pipe, could not bend it if I tried.
Pauls Workshop Okay thanks. If you were going to do it again, which conduit would you use?
Looks like Emt. would have taken much more to cut with Rigid conduit.. would also suggest paint on the cut ends to avoid rust streaks down the post later on.
really loved this idea till I priced out the conduit, wow, who knew it was so expensive?
Great idea and looks really sharp. But they are right. Not only is it climbable .. it is also not according to code because of this
all deck railing is climbable. If you need to kid proof railing, you need safety lack and alarms on doors and watch them because the home owner is responsible, and code states alarms and locks no matter what deck railing you have. For those who are not that creative you can have Cardinal-Banister Shield Protector installed.
Would fail inspection here in Canada - the railings should not be climbable - little kids will climb and fall.
Re: to those commenting on kids climbing and falling...
same goes for kids pushing a chair up to ANY railing, climbing then falling. Duh!
Really wish carpenters would distinguish between level and plumb,level is horizontal,plumb is vertical !
Neat idea, but it screams injured toddler/child to me. Maybe invert them?
Just go to Stodoys plans if you want to know how to do it yourself.
The project like this step by step is described on the Stodoys website and many more plans you can find on that website.
nailing on handrail posts and calling plumb, level.....
Your camera guy sucks. Nothing in focus. Made me dizzy.
That garbage would never pass code in the United States