I was an apprentice machine operator at GE for a year 50 years ago. What I do remember is to use water (and maybe soap on wood) for an easier cut. Also keeps the bit a lot cooler and it lasts longer.
Dave, god bless you man!! A customer just showed up with the same exact rail and their very extensive instructions!! I was like WTH? you saved me a bit of time.. I owe you a cold beverage!!
My instructions were literally crumpled up and thrown into the box like trash… then taped over 🤦♂️ but I got the 3-4 step model with the straight hand rail and bulistar’s.
Just installed same set used your vid to check before finishing also have a maller metal on 1 side rubber on the other and a small shop vac to get the dust thanks and keep it coming
Great job & looks really nice! Glad to see that you had to contend with red brick because that's what I have (red brick) and I was wondering if it could be drilled. It's important to have hand rails!
Would have used your own anchor bolts? Was thinking of getting some 1/2 instead of those 3/8 and maybe 5 or 7 inches in lieu of the packaged bolts they provided.
I think I am going to try and find a solid cast iron rail for my mothers front porch. Might also build a little ramp out of wood and outdoor carpet. Need to rig something for her garage entry as well. Its going to be loads of fun with my 3 blown out discs in my lower back and my bad right knee!
i would have removed the brick and poured concrete at least a foot square and installed stainless steel studs while wet. did this on our lamp post. no play at all . very sturdy.
Thank you for the demonstration. You worked hard on the project and wound up with a pretty good job, busted knuckles and all things considered. It looks nice, would you do it again?
Thanks for this. The mother in law has moved in and needs a rail for the steps. Unfortunately these may not serve for the purpose of giving her a good solid support for climbing.
@@FamilyFriendlyDIYShould have told the owner to send the railing back and get the correct size, rather than compromising pedestrian safety and the very high risk of eventually having to replace cracked bricks when a person stumbles and grabs onto the railing for support.
Thank you - I have to use a regular drill, but I think this is totally doable for an older woman to do! My instruction sheet was GARBAGE - your video was very clear - just have to run out and get the drill bit that is shown in the picture of the rail I purchased, but is not actually included!
I would have told the customer that it wouldn't be sturdy enough being drilled into the brick. A handrail is supposed to be sturdy. That's its entire purpose.
I hear you. 🙂 I think she was only concerned with price. She bought the rails and I did the work pro bono because of her elderly mother. They served their purpose and she has since sold the house. Incidentally the rails are still standing.
I’m sorry, but I don’t remember. I think I just took the fastener to the store and held it up to bits until I found the right side. At least that’s what I usually do. I hope this helps.
So my paper was a bit more informative: “attack” pillar A under end B. Question: what do you do with all the other screws? I have 8 silver 1.75” & 8 copper 1” with rubber washers.
I'm watching this because the anchors did not hold strong enough. I pushed it right over. The supplied concrete bit was too big if you ask me. I have to go to Lowes to see if I can find better anchor kit. I also think the base could be bigger.
Antother video stated these types hold only up to 165lbs. So a frail person- not a heavy set person. It might give out on them. I’m hoping mine will hold my weight 😳
Buy gloves and save your knuckles. Also, next time charge your customer for a wider set or rails so the two top posts are secured in concrete not bricks. Those are a decorative type handrails and not made for any type of support. Handrails are really a hard job and need a lot of planing by the customer and the contractor.
gained some very useful insight into the infamously under-explained install process of these amazon hand rails!! thanks
Thanks for the comment!
He did find a bandaid. Obviously the mark of a true DIYer! Great video.
I was an apprentice machine operator at GE for a year 50 years ago. What I do remember is to use water (and maybe soap on wood) for an easier cut. Also keeps the bit a lot cooler and it lasts longer.
the most complete install video I've seen on this handrail. Sorry about the knuckles, but thank you very much!
Thanks for watching, Doug!
Same- there’s not even ONE for wood step install 🙄
Dave, god bless you man!! A customer just showed up with the same exact rail and their very extensive instructions!! I was like WTH? you saved me a bit of time.. I owe you a cold beverage!!
Thanks for the kind comment Bill! Glad it worked out for you.
My instructions were literally crumpled up and thrown into the box like trash… then taped over 🤦♂️ but I got the 3-4 step model with the straight hand rail and bulistar’s.
They look GREAT!!!!! I'm 78 and am maybe going to try , I need them.
Thanks, Linda ... and go for it!
I like your music and instructions. Now to add rails to my house. For people who need additional assistance due to balance issues these could help.
Just installed same set used your vid to check before finishing also have a maller metal on 1 side rubber on the other and a small shop vac to get the dust thanks and keep it coming
Thanks
Your video is of enormous help.
I am installing mine now.
Great job & looks really nice! Glad to see that you had to contend with red brick because that's what I have (red brick) and I was wondering if it could be drilled. It's important to have hand rails!
Dave, fantastic job!
Many thanks!
Would have used your own anchor bolts? Was thinking of getting some 1/2 instead of those 3/8 and maybe 5 or 7 inches in lieu of the packaged bolts they provided.
Looks fabulous
The rail is fine it's the anchoring that weak which causes the wobble.
Needs red head anchors, they send cheap ones. I used red heads and they are super solid.
Looks good. You have a beautiful home 🙂
Thanks, but I was actually installing those for a friend :-)
Great job I'm seeing this for the first time 8/30/23 but amazon having NO instructions
I think I am going to try and find a solid cast iron rail for my mothers front porch. Might also build a little ramp out of wood and outdoor carpet. Need to rig something for her garage entry as well. Its going to be loads of fun with my 3 blown out discs in my lower back and my bad right knee!
i would have removed the brick and poured concrete at least a foot square and installed stainless steel studs while wet. did this on our lamp post. no play at all . very sturdy.
Can you describe the "stainless steel studs". I'm pouring concrete for the base & am looking at using threaded Concrete Anchor L-Bolts or an eye bolt
Thanks for the video, gonna give this a try. For those knuckles, gotta get yourself some work gloves :)
You should use a smaller drill bit and really really forced those concrete fasteners in it would of worked better
Thank you for the demonstration. You worked hard on the project and wound up with a pretty good job, busted knuckles and all things considered. It looks nice, would you do it again?
As long as I get paid next time ;-)
Very informative. Good job
Thank you :-)
God bless you as you grow in faith
Thanks for this. The mother in law has moved in and needs a rail for the steps. Unfortunately these may not serve for the purpose of giving her a good solid support for climbing.
I hear ya, and may you find something that works. All the best to you.
Thanks for the vid! I'm a little concerned about using the brick as a base. It's much softer than concrete.
I know what you mean Clint. The owner of the house had already purchased the rails, and that's about as far as they'd reach. Thanks for the comment!
@@FamilyFriendlyDIYShould have told the owner to send the railing back and get the correct size, rather than compromising pedestrian safety and the very high risk of eventually having to replace cracked bricks when a person stumbles and grabs onto the railing for support.
This is what would be nice in the front
Thank you - I have to use a regular drill, but I think this is totally doable for an older woman to do! My instruction sheet was GARBAGE - your video was very clear - just have to run out and get the drill bit that is shown in the picture of the rail I purchased, but is not actually included!
Glad it helped. Please let us know how it goes. 🙂
Dave, can I do this with a regular drill, or do I need to rent one that's specialized? Mine does not have a hammer setting.
Great video 🫡
Do you think going into concrete at all points vs half in brick would have made it markedly studier?
Yes. Concrete is definitely better than brick, but brick is definitely better than mortar. thanks for the comment!
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY thanks for the video, it was helpful. We need to install a handrail, glad we have all concrete.
What size masonry bit?
Well done. Actually it looks pretty good.
6:37 is when my other tab started playing 🙂
I would have told the customer that it wouldn't be sturdy enough being drilled into the brick. A handrail is supposed to be sturdy. That's its entire purpose.
I hear you. 🙂 I think she was only concerned with price. She bought the rails and I did the work pro bono because of her elderly mother. They served their purpose and she has since sold the house. Incidentally the rails are still standing.
Thank you!!! What's the bit size?
I’m sorry, but I don’t remember. I think I just took the fastener to the store and held it up to bits until I found the right side. At least that’s what I usually do. I hope this helps.
Thank you.
10 MM or 3/8 inch.
I would have used 18" threaded rods in lieu of those small bolts to ensure no movement of the handrail.
Those will be a constant issue. The fasteners will loosen over time.
How do you know the rail will be the right size? How did you measure it out?
The customer actually bought this. I think they were just listed by the number of steps. i.e. 2 step rail, 4 step rail, etc..
Thanks
Thanks for watching!!
Did u order 2 rails or it came as a set?
To be honest, the customer ordered them. And I don’t recall whether they came as a set or as singles. Sorry.
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY They come as singles. And the one sheet of "instructions" is ridiculous!
So my paper was a bit more informative: “attack” pillar A under end B.
Question: what do you do with all the other screws? I have 8 silver 1.75” & 8 copper 1” with rubber washers.
Hmmm. I don’t recall having leftovers.
You only got the 8 anchors and 4 connectors for the rails, then?
@@kimfowler1862 If I remember right, it should have been 16 anchors for the feet which had four holes each, and four bolts to hold the rails together.
the other screws are for attaching to wood steps
Mine came with the same small screws. In my case they went into 4 holes in the base covers...but I never did figure out why :)
Will they work on a wooden porch designed like yours?
If you use lag bolts or bolts with nuts and washers underneath the wood I would think these would work ... maybe better than on masonry.
I'm watching this because the anchors did not hold strong enough. I pushed it right over. The supplied concrete bit was too big if you ask me. I have to go to Lowes to see if I can find better anchor kit. I also think the base could be bigger.
Yes. This definitely isn't the most robust setup.
Goid job
How have these held up ?
It was for a customer, but I haven't had any complaints so far.
Use a large bolt in the hole of the wrench to turn it to protect your poor knuckles
Great idea :-)
How did you find/order the size? I've a job where this would work but they are steep steps going down...not your usual rise and run
If I remember correctly, Anthony, they were listed by the number of steps. So these were 2 step rails.
Gloves? Appropriate footwear?
Haha. Never.
Nice bandaid 🩹 trick!
Do you need a permit ?
Nope. No permits required.
Doesn’t seem like it would hold securely too long for a relatively heavyweight person I wouldn’t want it to give out on someone.
There are definitely better options ... but this is what the customer ordered.
Antother video stated these types hold only up to 165lbs. So a frail person- not a heavy set person. It might give out on them. I’m hoping mine will hold my weight 😳
You used the band aid on the wrong thing 😅
dont look to bad install .im gonna need something back sugery coulda used leafe blower for clean up :)
:-) May you mend quickly Jeffrey!
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY thank you. .i appt it
Buy gloves and save your knuckles. Also, next time charge your customer for a wider set or rails so the two top posts are secured in concrete not bricks. Those are a decorative type handrails and not made for any type of support. Handrails are really a hard job and need a lot of planing by the customer and the contractor.
Oooof, Mate! Your knuckles!
Put some gloves on and throw away the wrenches(open end knuckle busters) that come with the china made stuff
Your music is very annoying!
The brick connection WILL be a problem! A longer railing would have been better to go from concrete to concrete.
Helpful hint place the cover plate on the tube before assembling the rail.
@@jsubs Too bad I didn't see this comment before I installed the exact same set of railings :)