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Actually the gear mechanism is much different in size and strength of anything IKEA is using. They do a great job also. The product is manufactured in Taiwan. That company manufactures the entire line. Zipbolt has the patent for the gear head. The screws are galvanized. The rest is steel with double coat of epoxy baked on the product. If you search the internet, other companies use a very similar process against corrosion. All the epoxy parts were salt spray tested for corrosion. Zipbolts gear head itself has had the head tested for pull out and it passed easily far exceeding 200 lbs. There isn't any testing data that has been done in the US. But I did some in crude testing in out shop. But it is not the data I believe you are talking about, sorry. We helped introduce this product along with a few other companies. I can say that we have sold thousands of these without a single return. It does not sound like you have tried it yet and making some assumptions from watching the videos. Buy one, try it, and we welcome your feedback. Thank you for your interest.

Hello. For that you would use the Zipbolt Angled Slipfix. Please call us with any questions at 508-235-4397. Thank you. czcams.com/video/YPtm0OmLzUY/video.html

It retracts but it should not be used as a means to install and remove the rail on a regular basis. It should always be used in conjunction with glue once the final rail is in place. Please give us a call at 508-235-4397 with any questions.

Thank you. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions 508-235-4397.

4 it is designed for 4 to meet load that is exerted on newel and rails. Do not use 2. Please give us a call at 508-235-4397 with any questions. Thank you.

If your a tight arse use 2, and if you want it to totally fail try using one👍

Hi Lisa, I have never tried that. It does seem like it could be done but you would need to figure out the different way it would be installed. You could buy one and try it. Not sure how many you were thinking of doing. Feel free to call us at 508-235-4397 to discuss your project. Thank you.

Yes, but you would have to change the connection. I would suggest a shield or chemical anchor. Only wood screws are provided. Give us a call at 508-235-4397 if you need further assistance. Thank you.

Hello, if you are in the US www.cooperstairworks.com. If not please check out zipbolt.com.au/ to inquire about a dealer near you. Thank you.

Hello, if you are in the US www.cooperstairworks.com. If not please check out zipbolt.com.au/ to inquire about a dealer near you. Thank you.

Thanks for your comments. To date we have not had anything like happen to what you have described. Have you tried them? We have been selling thousands of them for years . We are always looking to improve and I will share your thoughts with the manufacturer . Thanks again

@@davidsilvia8467 I Cannot believe this will resist a 300-pound uniform load or a 500-pound point load.of LATERAL force applied to the top of the 36 inch post. That is the current International Residential code requirement.

Yes, if itvis larger than the 3-1/2" plate. It would need to be recessed into bottom of newel. It is not a normal application for this model but it should work.

@@davidsilvia8467 can these be used on an exterior deck post?

I think the zipbolt method is pretty awesome. It's not only fastened down from above, but also provides a riser plate and separation of the bottom of the post to deck contact (hence, helping to eliminate water absorption issues and premature deterioration and stability of the post).

Hello, Please call us at 508-235-4397 with any questions about the product or how to purchase. Thank you.

Hello, you could try reaching out at this site zipbolt.com.au/ to see if there is a dealer in your area.

CB, Sorry you had a problem. You mention then small pipe which makes things easier . On the instructions and the video it says to "ream" the hole. Also add some type of lubricant. They do work well when all steps are followed. You can try taking a chisel and cut around the bolt. Then sometimes it is possible to expose enough of the bolt to grab with a pair Of vise grips. Please email back to Cooper your full.name and address and we will send a replacement .

Thanks!

Glad you like it Adel!

Beautiful?... perhaps. Structurally sound? ...Not at all.

Hi Raymond. No these are meant for interior only. Zipbolt does have a product called "XT Post Anchor" which is designed for exterior applications. Normally we also have them in stock but we sold out. Very popular product since it was introduced. The good news would be we expect a shipment in today or tomorrow of stock. Please check the store later today or tomorrow.

They'll probably come up with some idea like, oh, I don't know, maybe, toasted bread!?😅😂🤣

What? 😂

Glad we could help. Feel free to call our tech support line at 508-235-4397 with any questions.

Matt, there are all different types of post fasteners on the market. If it was new deck construction and you have the opportunity to extend the newels on the deck you are 100% correct. It would be very strong clean and neat. But I have seen them used several different ways. "Filling in between two structural posts for example" or a deck remodel that the newels that hold the deck up are in good shape but what is sticking above is not. Your message does not mention if you actually tried the XT Anchor. Give it a shot the next time and it may be just right for situations I have described. Thank You

@@davidsilvia8467 I almost always will frame the post into the deck or shoulder cut a 6"x6" post and use a simpson bracket specifically for doing just that and tie it back into the frame on the inside and bolt it up. Handrail isn't something to mess around with it has to be STRONG.

Hi Jeff, it is possible. When drilling the hole on the piece that is cut on an angle stat at 90 degrees to the cut and once it starts swing it into position to drill the hole. Its tricky but not impossible. If you had the cut off using hot melt glue you could stick it on and drill the hole then knock off the piece. Hot melt will come off with a sharp Chisel. I hope this has helped.

I made this mistake when working on my stair rail - I cut the bottom angle before remembering to drill first. Following the directions, I determined that I could measure up from the bottom of the rail to where 15/16ths lined up with my cut. I marked that point and measured backwards along the rail 2.5" and marked. I transferred that mark to the bottom to find where to drill the 1" diameter hole. The first point - 15/16ths along my angle cut - showed where the center point of my cut was, so I transferred that mark horizontally onto the face of my angle cut and drilled the bolt hole there (to a depth approximately 1/2" past the 1" hole). I had no trouble with this approach. Which was good, because I made the mistake again later on another piece!

Thanks for your opinion. More and more national and local codes are changing the way connection points are being handled. There could come a day (soon) that they will require more than a screw to do that application. This fastener also does not require a plug on the face of a newel which can be found offensive and can even be installed between two finished newels without harming the face of them. It does not seem like you tried it and made assumptions after seeing it in the video. If you have not tried it, maybe you could and you may just like it for other situations as well. This one "Slipfix) is one of the top sellers. Customers have sent really creative ways to use these award winning fasteners. Thank you

Hello, We do have an ebay Store that does allow shipment to Canada. Here is a link to the Micro www.ebay.com/itm/Zipbolt-UT-Micro-Railbolt-16-610-2-Pack-/142129924360?hash=item21179a8908. Feel free to call 508-235-4397 with any questions. Thank you.

Hi Troy, the Zipbolt Angled Railbolt is designed for the bottom at the start of the rake rail. The Zipbolt Angled Slipfix is designed to be used at the top. I am sorry that I have not completed a movie for that one yet but it allows you to install a disc into the post and with very little room the bolt has a hook on end and it is hooked into disc and you them tighten the gear head to get it tight to newel. Always use glue on wood to wood surfaces. I hope this helps, Dave

Patrick, sorry to hear that you had a problem. We have been selling this model for over 10 years. Not sure if you got some that were defective. Please contact us for credit or replacement. Your choice. If the driver does not get inserted perpendicular to the gear head that at times could strip. But you mentioned the gear head inside. That same head is used on several models. Please let us know how we can help. Dave

David Silvia That is very nice of you David, but I bought the products here in Canada from Richelieu distributor, through a specialized hardware store. I do not think that you are concerned.

@@Baudesign agreed, cheap piece of junk. Strips easily and very difficult to remove once stripped. A simple straight rail bolt and nut is more practical.

Hi, not sure what town you are building in. We have been building stairs for over 40 years in New England and beyond. These are standards used throughout the stair industry. Our stringers are structural. 5/4 thick. The treads we use are also 5/4 thick. Tongue and groove from riser to tread. Wedged , glued and wedge is stapled in place also. All miters have glue blocks. Pocket hole screws connect top of riser into tread. If a stair is over 48" wide, then we add a center stringer. We also belong to a National Stair builders group. This is a common construction technique all over the United States. We build hundreds and hundreds of stairs a year. This construction detail has been used for over 200 years!! So, I am not sure what the building inspector means.

Hello Mike. We have plugs in beech, maple, red oak, white oak and sapele mahogany. Here's the link to our store. www.cooperstairworks.com/store/Plugs-c28906006. Feel free to call our tech support line at 508-235-4397 with any questions. Thank you.

Hi Lisa, thanks so much for your purchase and comments. There is a video I have not made yet. The ZIPBOLT that is used at the top is called an Angled Slipfix. If you look at the Zipbolt Slipfix movie I did you will see how it works. But the Angled Zipbolt is used at the top. I hope this helps. Dave www.cooperstairworks.com. They are sold in our store.

@@davidsilvia8467 Thanks so much, Dave. I have both products now and my railing is simply beautiful. I highly recommend Zipbolt, and I truly appreciate your quick reply. Maybe just a mention of both bolts for a full installation would be helpful.