When I grow up, I want to be like you. Amazing work! The only suggestion I would like to make is to list the name and size of the drill bits you use and the hardware for the novice like myself. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Excellent craftsmanship. Your single handed rail installation was very impressive. But my favorite part was the way you use your miter saw as a work bench to hammer the plugs in.
Halo 4Me The large base on the Makita is one of my favorite features. I do not carry around, or set up any type of workbench. So i use it in many ways you should not use such an expensive tool. Thanks for watching!
Man! That looks awesome 👌. I really need to try this. My wall and rail is exactly the same. Wish this would of been a complete step by step. But hey, still a great illustration video. Thanks!
this video was perfect ,everything you need to but u the railings balusters etc, not just the s turn, best instructional video ive ever seen best part ,no verbal instructions needed . heading to home depot. thanx idaho stairs,
Great work! Have you ever had fittings that didn't have the exact profile of the handrails? Wondering how to sand them down to match. Mine are off my 1/8 inch on one side.
Get an angle grinder. And buy the attachment that allows you to mount sanding disks to it. You can grind a fitting down to dust with a 60grit disk on there. The challenge is to not remove to much. Takes a little practice. Then finish up with an orbital and some hand sanding. A sharp chisel or razor knife helps bring parts with detail down to near final shape as well..
Good music, way better craftsmanship.like your detailed style. When connecting the S turn to handrail, do you use a template to line up the connectors to keep each piece aligned.
Hi idaho stair man its been a while since u posted any new work vids brother... u still in the game if so would love to see you at your best bro...keep up the good work
Yes, it is a special wrench. Stair part suppliers sell them. Probably for sell on the internet. Or use a grinder to thin down a regular wrench if you are desperate.
Where does one buy those "S" pieces? I can't seem to find 90 degree bent handrail parts anywhere. Also - those bolts you drill in... Honestly, it's so aggravating to see these amazing how-to's (and this is really amazing what you've done here - your skills are honed) but not be able to replicate them because you can't find the parts used in the video... Anyone know of somewhere to get those?
We get them from stair part supply companies. LJ Smith is a big one around here. They are located in Salt Lake City. I was able to pull up suppliers online. Search for “level quarter turn handrail fitting”. Often times the hardware comes with the fitting. The driver will be sold separate.
@@IdahoStairs Thanks. Canada doesn't tend to have stores like that. Looks like I can only order online (which I very much dislike for custom pieces and I hate paying shipping costs). I appreciate your reply.
You can miter the railing rather than get fittings. It is more challenging to do, and does not look nearly as nice. I get the railing assembled into two halves. Put the railing at the top and the bottom of the stairs at the correct height. Then glue and pin the two sections together in place, putting a bracket on the wall for support once you determine the correct height to keep the railing straight. You need 3.5 hands to accomplish this. Let the glue set up, then add a screw to your miter for strength and plug the hole.
Installed dozens of these continuous hand rails. Trouble is,there is no human alive that can follow the flow making two 90’s back to back. Not humanly possible. Code officer agrees but says that s how the code is written. What a joke
What are you referring to (two 90's back to back?) I'm retired now but I've made all kinds and varieties of off-set fittings, including ones that actually twist level while traversing around a wall, column or post. I've also made "branch or forked handrail fittings" that take a single handrail in two different directions (such as a "Y" or "T" fitting.) What you're looking at here, is nothing more than a goofy condition mandated by modern building code. At the very least, I've made these in one piece (left and right.) I'm also unaware of any "humanly impossible" handrail condition. I'm not bragging, just asking you to describe what it is you're looking for?
Good, to the point video. Any tips on drilling the washer/nut pockets on a 6042 profile handrail? www.stair-treads.com/m1702/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/6/0/6042-dimensions.jpg If I try to use a spade or auger bit, the guide point will penetrate the top of the rail if drilled deep enough to form the pocket.
"Since it looks like you are associated with a stair company, you should know better." I don't work for the company it was the first image that came up in search with dimensions. "It is too weak to use without the support of brackets." I never said I was NOT using wall brackets. You've never put up-eases, over-eases or quarter turns on a wall rail? Must be some ugly wall rails which wouldn't pass code where I live (All wall handrails must return into the wall per local code). Unless you're one of the hacks who uses miters instead of quarter turns.
My apologies. People are always trying to spam my comments with links trying. To sell their stuff. I assumed you were trying to sell some kind of hardware or fastener. My bad. Have you tried a Forstner Bit? It drills a good hole without the long center point found on an spade bit. I also keep a spade bit with the point ground down to a nub. Start with a regular spade, then switch to other to finish the hole.
Understandable I suppose. I didn't have a forstner bit and ended up using a three flute auger bit to start the hole in about 3/4" then used a 1" OD template guide and 3/4" bowl router bit in my plunge router to finish the hole. Not a lot of material to work with, depth wise, it seems.
When I grow up, I want to be like you. Amazing work! The only suggestion I would like to make is to list the name and size of the drill bits you use and the hardware for the novice like myself. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Excellent craftsmanship. Your single handed rail installation was very impressive. But my favorite part was the way you use your miter saw as a work bench to hammer the plugs in.
Halo 4Me The large base on the Makita is one of my favorite features. I do not carry around, or set up any type of workbench. So i use it in many ways you should not use such an expensive tool. Thanks for watching!
Man! That looks awesome 👌. I really need to try this. My wall and rail is exactly the same. Wish this would of been a complete step by step. But hey, still a great illustration video. Thanks!
How do you only have 113 subscribers? Your skills are amazing!
It's always great to watch an artist at work! Thank you for the video.
Miss this job so much. Used to do this 10 years ago was lots of fun.
my man is straight fire on this. Been studying these videos about to replace all my metal rails with wood. This guy gonna get me through it
You make it look to easy my friend! Thanks for sharing and the great tips.
this video was perfect ,everything you need to but u the railings balusters etc, not just the s turn, best instructional video ive ever seen best part ,no verbal instructions needed . heading to home depot. thanx idaho stairs,
i just read a comment about NY, if your in NY please contact me, i have a job you can do in westchester , please respond to this comment,
No, sorry. I am a long way from NY...
It's all in the layout baby. But your method is spot on.
Nice job!! To bad you do not live in NJ. I would call you. You just gave me more work to do. LOL
Awesome job!!
You got great skills doings what you like man.
Beautiful work!
Nice job. But the ballisters and fillets should be glued as well :)
Great work! Have you ever had fittings that didn't have the exact profile of the handrails? Wondering how to sand them down to match. Mine are off my 1/8 inch on one side.
Get an angle grinder. And buy the attachment that allows you to mount sanding disks to it. You can grind a fitting down to dust with a 60grit disk on there. The challenge is to not remove to much. Takes a little practice. Then finish up with an orbital and some hand sanding. A sharp chisel or razor knife helps bring parts with detail down to near final shape as well..
@@IdahoStairs Thank you . I'll try that next.. I do have an angle Grinder so I'll look for sanding attachments.
Cheers for reply stair man look forward to seeing your new vids. ..
Great video
Wish u were here...awesome!
Good music, way better craftsmanship.like your detailed style.
When connecting the S turn to handrail, do you use a template to line up the connectors to keep each piece aligned.
Sorry missed your comment. It was held for review. No, I just use my hands. Tighten it up a little slow, wait for the glue to get its grip.
Any chance of new videos pal..been a long time since ur last 1👍👊👊
Hi idaho stair man its been a while since u posted any new work vids brother... u still in the game if so would love to see you at your best bro...keep up the good work
WOW!!! Mad skills!
Any more new vids coming from you man..ur work is great
There will be. I have the footage. Just need some time to edit.....
Measurements and diameters?
Nice music.
Good video, is that a special socket for fastening the hardware to the handrail and where do you get it, many thanks for these videos.
Yes, it is a special wrench. Stair part suppliers sell them. Probably for sell on the internet. Or use a grinder to thin down a regular wrench if you are desperate.
Thanks, I will look harder as not much luck locally.Good videos Cheers.
@@IdahoStairs do you make the bolt caps or buy them?
Great work!! Are you near North Carolina? Charlotte??
Nope. Boise, Idaho. Thanks for watching!
Like it grew there
I bet it smells good
Where does one buy those "S" pieces? I can't seem to find 90 degree bent handrail parts anywhere. Also - those bolts you drill in... Honestly, it's so aggravating to see these amazing how-to's (and this is really amazing what you've done here - your skills are honed) but not be able to replicate them because you can't find the parts used in the video...
Anyone know of somewhere to get those?
We get them from stair part supply companies. LJ Smith is a big one around here. They are located in Salt Lake City.
I was able to pull up suppliers online. Search for “level quarter turn handrail fitting”. Often times the hardware comes with the fitting.
The driver will be sold separate.
@@IdahoStairs Thanks. Canada doesn't tend to have stores like that. Looks like I can only order online (which I very much dislike for custom pieces and I hate paying shipping costs). I appreciate your reply.
@@MisterBrash Hi, I ma living in Canada, too. I am looking for S turn handrail, too. Did you find somewhere that we can order even online?
You can miter the railing rather than get fittings. It is more challenging to do, and does not look nearly as nice.
I get the railing assembled into two halves. Put the railing at the top and the bottom of the stairs at the correct height.
Then glue and pin the two sections together in place, putting a bracket on the wall for support once you determine the correct height to keep the railing straight.
You need 3.5 hands to accomplish this.
Let the glue set up, then add a screw to your miter for strength and plug the hole.
I left because of the music.
Installed dozens of these continuous hand rails. Trouble is,there is no human alive that can follow the flow making two 90’s back to back. Not humanly possible. Code officer agrees but says that s how the code is written. What a joke
What are you referring to (two 90's back to back?)
I'm retired now but I've made all kinds and varieties of off-set fittings, including ones that actually twist level while traversing around a wall, column or post. I've also made "branch or forked handrail fittings" that take a single handrail in two different directions (such as a "Y" or "T" fitting.)
What you're looking at here, is nothing more than a goofy condition mandated by modern building code. At the very least, I've made these in one piece (left and right.) I'm also unaware of any "humanly impossible" handrail condition. I'm not bragging, just asking you to describe what it is you're looking for?
Were can I get the socket for the bolts.
Stair part supply company. Should be able to buy it online also. Rail-bolt wrench is what you are looking for.
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what kind of wood you using there? pine?
Alder
you din't show the most important part - how to make sure the S-fitting align with straight pieces.
Are you asking me how? Or do you know how, and you are just letting me know the video does not show it?
I’ll ask. I don’t know how and I have a similar thing on my own stairs I am upgrading.
Good, to the point video.
Any tips on drilling the washer/nut pockets on a 6042 profile handrail?
www.stair-treads.com/m1702/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/6/0/6042-dimensions.jpg
If I try to use a spade or auger bit, the guide point will penetrate the top of the rail if drilled deep enough to form the pocket.
"Since it looks like you are associated with a stair company, you should know better." I don't work for the company it was the first image that came up in search with dimensions.
"It is too weak to use without the support of brackets." I never said I was NOT using wall brackets.
You've never put up-eases, over-eases or quarter turns on a wall rail? Must be some ugly wall rails which wouldn't pass code where I live (All wall handrails must return into the wall per local code). Unless you're one of the hacks who uses miters instead of quarter turns.
My apologies. People are always trying to spam my comments with links trying. To sell their stuff. I assumed you were trying to sell some kind of hardware or fastener. My bad.
Have you tried a Forstner Bit? It drills a good hole without the long center point found on an spade bit.
I also keep a spade bit with the point ground down to a nub. Start with a regular spade, then switch to other to finish the hole.
Understandable I suppose.
I didn't have a forstner bit and ended up using a three flute auger bit to start the hole in about 3/4" then used a 1" OD template guide and 3/4" bowl router bit in my plunge router to finish the hole. Not a lot of material to work with, depth wise, it seems.
And yes, I miter a lot of wall rails. The customers budget determines miter or fitting. When mitering I use 22 1/2 degree angles,
Make more videos you must have 1.000.000 Subscribers.
1,000,000? I do not think I can....
@@IdahoStairs make video my friend......
Few people in you tube make stairs in detail. Believe me, the world will love you.
you've been parked
Make sure you subscribe! I need to hit 1,000 subscribers.
Would rather have some explanation than the music.
Would have been much better if you explained just what you are doing, if I wanted to listen to music, I would turn on a radio
Thanks for the waste of time
crappy balusters and way to much glue