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  • In this video we look at how to install solid 4x4 newel posts. We look at how to cut to fit, how to fasten them, and how to make them sock solid.
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Komentáře • 258

  • @jpings11
    @jpings11 Před 2 lety +24

    Man you need your own show on cable lol! Very easy to understand for us newbies. Thanks for your videos very helpful

  • @donmunro7568
    @donmunro7568 Před 2 lety +23

    I'm a flooring guy with more than 30 years in so far. I was doing a 3/4 solid hardwood job in 100+ years old house. Customers asked is there anything you can do about the railing and post moving ( only 4' long handrail . Post attached with nails and not through subfloor and attached to joists). I bought some 1/2" by 1' wide L brackets and 3" screws. Was able to hallow cut hardwood so brackets weren't visible when done. I tucked some brackets under post and had some away from post all covered with pl premium and screwed it down as good as I could. Still wiggled a bit at end of day but the next morning it was as solid as a rock. Nice when things go our way sometimes.

  • @jnjayat
    @jnjayat Před 2 lety +29

    Appreciate you taking time, and sharing the knowledge.

  • @dennispope8160
    @dennispope8160 Před 2 lety +25

    It is a pleasure to watch such a detail oriented professional even with a remodel and paint grade products. I would hire you in a heartbeat if you were local. Very impressed.

  • @darkdelta
    @darkdelta Před 2 lety +6

    The drywall screws as shims, pretty neat 👍👍👍👍

  • @carllamb6711
    @carllamb6711 Před 2 lety +9

    You know what ? You just get better every time…… I can’t believe this is my next job iv got at my home, wife is pecking my head to replace what we have for Oak, and you’ve made my job / life so much easier… thank you so much 😊 👍👍👍👍

  • @ronnieross711
    @ronnieross711 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Dude I’m so glad I found you a few months ago. You’ve literally saved my ass several times. Your videos are the only person I’ve found installing the exact same products as me

  • @lougjolaj7839
    @lougjolaj7839 Před 2 lety +4

    Best finish carpenter in US you need to do more often videos man👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ajkustoms5386
    @ajkustoms5386 Před 2 lety +4

    This is yet another reason why this channel is one of my favorites. I do the screw thing too, BUT like a moron ive never thought to run a torpedo across to them! Like DUH!!

  • @alexswynenburg3827
    @alexswynenburg3827 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you for all the great content!!! We are about to mill and install solid railings around an atrium on Monday. Its incredibly helpful to have all these tips, techniques, and perspectives to consider.

  • @camaro6810
    @camaro6810 Před 2 lety +3

    really appreciate the videos, very high quality and you explain things well, I've learned so much, always look forward to your videos, thanks man

  • @mcj928
    @mcj928 Před 2 lety +2

    The level of thought that goes into your work, with practical methods and construction resources makes me feel like a moron. The way you break things down, take your time and show how each component comes together and works as a unit is what really imprints on me.
    I am a hands on guy. However i can follow when there is thought and thorough instructions that lets me know the workings of the elements not seen or part of the finish exposure.
    You should really do full teaching videos bud, i would definitely pay for your experience and practical methods. Grateful for you sharing your knowledge and experience, true blessing.

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 Před 2 lety +3

    Clear, consice, and well thought out plan of attack.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @T.E.P..
    @T.E.P.. Před 2 lety +2

    Superb video Spencer! Absolutely have enjoyed ever vid I've seen since the beginning and great learning. Hope you have a perfect weekend!

  • @bearlemke
    @bearlemke Před 2 lety +17

    Dude, Im learning so much from your videos. Ive always wanted/meant to apprentice with a professional carpenter but was always too busy in the other trades. Now Im a small independent contractor who does pretty much everything, but my main weakness is just inexperience with these kinds of things. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills and experience with all of us guys.

  • @scotts1716
    @scotts1716 Před 2 lety +2

    You were flawless in your teachings here! Good work as always my man!

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video Spencer! They keep getting better all the time!

  • @chrisosborn7142
    @chrisosborn7142 Před rokem +2

    Using this technique on my mountain cabin loft railing I custom made from rough cut beetle kill pine (solid posts) and loving the tips! Thanks a bunch!

  • @benshell8662
    @benshell8662 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks for the videos Spencer, I have my first stair tread and handrail job and I have been binging your videos to prepare. Keep up the good work!

  • @jasonb.9953
    @jasonb.9953 Před 2 lety +1

    BEST CARPENTRY VIDEOS ON CZcams!! PERIOD!!

  • @andrewwilks2700
    @andrewwilks2700 Před 2 lety +6

    This is great. I kinda picked up carpentry on my own for my own house, so seeing how you use random screws and shims to even stuff up is reassuring.

  • @unept96
    @unept96 Před 2 lety +2

    If there is one thing that I am learning from Spencer it is to not be afraid to use adhesive!

  • @philipjohnson2608
    @philipjohnson2608 Před 2 lety +3

    Your an excellent young man. Great workmanship.. I've been a contractor many years and it's a blessing to see and hear a good man with great knowledge. And ability keep.up the great work.

  • @hmtrimworks7148
    @hmtrimworks7148 Před 2 lety +5

    Nice… I use the screw trick on bottom of baseboard in the corners to keep them from rolling… Especially on old remodels…
    I tape a piece of baseboard to my torpedo level and level the screw in the corners

  • @Labobmine
    @Labobmine Před rokem +7

    Thanks for all the info. I did Carpentry overseas where I’m from originally and I’m trying to start doing it here in the USA. I learned a lot from you how it’s done here. I really appreciate you and the time you put to do these videos. When I’m gonna start buying my tools I will definitely use your links as a way of thanking you. Thanks again

    • @colmgray
      @colmgray Před rokem +1

      Good luck on your next chapter 😊

    • @Labobmine
      @Labobmine Před rokem

      @@colmgray thank you

  • @n215hlw
    @n215hlw Před 2 lety +4

    Great informational video. Building my own house just now. I’ve framed the landing 3.5” back so I can grk the newels straight into the trimmer and then run the fascia over the face of the posts.

  • @jigsey.
    @jigsey. Před 2 lety +1

    Best explanation I've ever seen on installing stair rails...

  • @JeremyJohnson79
    @JeremyJohnson79 Před 2 lety +2

    I loved the Mach 15 explanation! It is so true!

  • @markhedquist9597
    @markhedquist9597 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice! I've got a stair remodel coming up. You just showed a few techniques that was not familiar with. Thanks, man!

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe Před 2 lety +4

    Nice work. Getting the railing in asap also lets you work safer. (Our newel posts were worn round from us kids swinging around them; perfect observation.)

  • @d4jsmit
    @d4jsmit Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely amazing quality work. Thanks for sharing the details.

  • @nater003
    @nater003 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the videos! It’s fascinating the way we install in Canada vs you in the states

  • @robertbamford8266
    @robertbamford8266 Před 2 lety +1

    Dry wall screws as shims 👍. I once forgot about squaring the face in the excitement of getting it plumb in two directions. Once. Thanks for the reminder - and the video.

  • @anthonyferrante7119
    @anthonyferrante7119 Před 2 lety +2

    Very good work pal, I'm a carpenter too and home remodeler, I like your methods, very strong, you do things the RIGHT WAY‼️😉

  • @user-vc5wf2ox4m
    @user-vc5wf2ox4m Před rokem +1

    Spencer, your speach and your way of presentation is better than that of a Harvard professor.👍
    Super!

  • @markarita3
    @markarita3 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work Spence. You're an inspiration for sure!

  • @bobcat9314
    @bobcat9314 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic man..nice to see another guy share his skills..
    I just don't have the patience anymore to teach..i kind of like to turn the music on and enter my own magical world of frustration ..and suffer quietly hahaha
    I had to come back and add this after reading others comments..it appears there are alot of us who like you channel..some mention starting a television show...hahahaha.
    You know..Norm, and Tommy and getting up in yrs..its a good time to move in and take over this old house...hahahaha..

  • @Remodelaholic
    @Remodelaholic Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice work. I love how you made everything fit so well. Great instruction!

  • @duaynenaugle4186
    @duaynenaugle4186 Před 2 lety +3

    I like the use of the levelling screws.

  • @johnlease7517
    @johnlease7517 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent work. The screws/glue are a great tip. 👍

  • @sellersandson3198
    @sellersandson3198 Před 2 lety +4

    Great job as always. I learn so much. Code also requires handrails be able to withstand at least 200 pounds of lateral force. Yours should have no trouble meeting this requirement.

  • @angellas.1314
    @angellas.1314 Před rokem +1

    I am not even a carpenter but I enjoy learning from you!! Wish you were in CT!

  • @yourfacelookslikebut
    @yourfacelookslikebut Před 2 lety +2

    Great tips and tricks like always. My coworkers watch your videos too!

  • @kelik1989
    @kelik1989 Před 2 lety +1

    Man now that was some beautiful newel post installation right there

  • @Cousin.Justin
    @Cousin.Justin Před 2 lety +3

    *Welcome Back* 🙌🏻

  • @normandfogarty3505
    @normandfogarty3505 Před rokem +1

    Your work is very impressive. Love to learn watching your videos. !!👍👍

  • @thebaddestogre-3698
    @thebaddestogre-3698 Před rokem +1

    I had an older woman neighbor years ago and her staircase rail was wobbly and scared the hell out of me for her. There was literally nothing good for the post to attach to besides the side of the stairs which was a few decades past "sturdy". I ended up cutting a 4x4 hole in the floor and bolting it to a joist that luckily was only an inch away from the right spot. Lots of wood glue too haha. Worked like a charm!

  • @zephyr1408
    @zephyr1408 Před 2 lety +1

    Thk U Spencer ! I don’t do stairs to much? However; when I need to I break out your video to freshen up !

  • @moderndesigncarpentry8055

    Dang!! I love the rabbit truck! Definitely adding this to my solid post installs

  • @nickpersenaire4443
    @nickpersenaire4443 Před 2 lety +1

    As always Spencer, Great work.

  • @jacobwilson3316
    @jacobwilson3316 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like that shoulder at the bottom of newel to cover rail shoe, I always bury my solid newels if there’s not two rim joists, but I’ve always installed them first then notched shoe rail around the newel mitering the two end ears turning the grain around the newel, skipped the middle and end newel,
    I’ll adopt your method though I really like that!
    Thanks!

  • @stefboulas
    @stefboulas Před 2 lety +1

    Impressive work! Thanks for sharing this

  • @stevenjones8997
    @stevenjones8997 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome finish Carpenter you do really good work

  • @MrDavid0098
    @MrDavid0098 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, explain and your Time Lewis. Very Great work !

  • @justinhc123
    @justinhc123 Před rokem +1

    As always, great video. Thank you!

  • @hansangb
    @hansangb Před 2 lety +2

    @13:38 You're not kidding about using a lot of PL Premium 😁 Another video filled with tips and tricks! TY

  • @yeagerbomb1356
    @yeagerbomb1356 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Wish it was around last week lol. Just had to do this for the first time then.

  • @brenthassler5917
    @brenthassler5917 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm probably not the first to say this to you, but have you ever checked out the Milwaukee Fuel Surge impact driver? For things like setting those drywall screws at the right depth or other precision work you can set them on the lowest speed setting and make super fine adjustments so easily. It's hard to describe how efficient and satisfying it is. I know you highly value efficiency, and that tool would be right up your alley. I know you're already partly on the platform with your nailers... Considerably less noise and vibration, too. Especially in unfinished houses like you work in. God bless!

  • @brunomckay1875
    @brunomckay1875 Před 2 lety +1

    Well executed tutorial thank you.

  • @John-cb6wn
    @John-cb6wn Před 2 lety +1

    The best on CZcams, the only thing I would have done different is undercut the post 3/4 of inch

  • @robertgregilovich2229
    @robertgregilovich2229 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice tip with the screws and glue

  • @benglass2221
    @benglass2221 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the rabbet around the base of the post. That’s an awesome idea. I’ve never seen that before but what I have done in the past is I take as long of a lag bolt as I can find. I cut off the head of the bolt. I only want the threaded part of the lag bolt. Usually 5-6” is all the threads you can find. I then drill a hole in the center of the bottom of the post and thread half of the lag into the post. I then drill a hole into the floor dead center of where the post is going to land. You have to make sure you have solid framing below the subfloor. More often then not I have to add blocking. But then I just glue the shit out of the base of the post and I use the post and a clamp for leverage and I thread the post into the floor and with the combination of the mechanical fastener, the lag bolt and the wood glue for Insirance. You can have the post setting by itself with nothing bracing it in any direction and after the glue dries you couldn’t budge the post if you tried to. I hate to think about the poor guy that has to demo it out someday and can’t figure out where the post is fastened. Lol

    • @idontthinkso666
      @idontthinkso666 Před 2 lety +2

      Your technique is nearly the proper, time-honored technique for correct newel post installation. Take the extra step of drilling a hole in the side of the newel, then thread a bolt onto that lag screw. It's close quarters to tighten down that bolt, but take your time. In the end you have a post that is mechanically fastened to the framing, the clear winner of all the work-arounds mentioned above. (TIP: they make fasteners called "dowel screws" for applications like this, so you don't have to cut the head off a bolt/screw.)

  • @topknotchtom
    @topknotchtom Před 2 lety +1

    I use the same technique.Well done.

  • @t.e.1189
    @t.e.1189 Před rokem +1

    Another great video! Thanks!

  • @aptpupil
    @aptpupil Před 2 lety +1

    Love the rabbet... Genius detail

  • @kiwdwks
    @kiwdwks Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome...thanks Spencer!

  • @ryannguyen9597
    @ryannguyen9597 Před 2 lety +1

    I like your job man
    Thanks for sharing

  • @MattyWill1
    @MattyWill1 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video man.

  • @jbb5470
    @jbb5470 Před 2 lety +1

    outstanding video! Very well

  • @DanLee1969
    @DanLee1969 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips. Thanks.

  • @jimk5307
    @jimk5307 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks nice. Glad my builder didn’t PL my bottom newel posts in place, had to pull them out to get the refrigerator through the narrow hall where the stairs meet the main floor. PL would’ve made for a real problem. :)

  • @7628739
    @7628739 Před 2 lety +1

    Your the best I have seen

  • @adamt.86
    @adamt.86 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Haha. Mach 15. Such great information and quality work.

  • @dokmanian
    @dokmanian Před 2 lety +1

    what a great idea to use screws as shims

  • @billybrackman5143
    @billybrackman5143 Před 2 lety

    This has shown up in my feed at the right time 😃 fate!

  • @ericbustamante2714
    @ericbustamante2714 Před rokem +1

    💯👍🏼 great tutorial. I built a very similar assembly

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson5163 Před 2 lety +1

    Great work.

  • @tonyspivey5336
    @tonyspivey5336 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome young craftsman

  • @franciscosahagunjr6792
    @franciscosahagunjr6792 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding 👍🏽

  • @ramonvenegas8535
    @ramonvenegas8535 Před 2 lety

    Thx so much I learned to much with you are you Awesome thx for you videos

  • @jasonb.2517
    @jasonb.2517 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Nice job

  • @manow4011
    @manow4011 Před rokem +1

    Great work. Got a subscriber

  • @richarddenton8928
    @richarddenton8928 Před 11 měsíci

    Amazing I’m hooked

  • @pkur1434
    @pkur1434 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done.

  • @joblowu
    @joblowu Před 2 lety

    great video again! did you make any video about how to make the frame and install for the angle corner stairs?

  • @SWFabrication.
    @SWFabrication. Před 2 lety +1

    Finally, I've been looking for info on installing newel posts through the floor for a long time. I'll be doing this in my house soon. And I'll be watching this video a few hundred more times :) measure twice cut once type deal. Watch a hundred times so you don't screw things up.
    Great job and awesome video, very detailed. Thank You

  • @mattmason7554
    @mattmason7554 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice system 👍

  • @Luke-fp7ks
    @Luke-fp7ks Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks!

  • @allantm08
    @allantm08 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful job ….

  • @inspectorvol951
    @inspectorvol951 Před 2 lety +1

    Liked all you did. Only change I would have put solid shims under the board instead of just the screws. Not that your way doesn’t work, that is just preference. There is always a different way to do things.

  • @gulashonu
    @gulashonu Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome.

  • @cjsawinski
    @cjsawinski Před 5 měsíci +1

    I use the same screw shim method for pocket doors and all kinds of other things

  • @jasongaines9669
    @jasongaines9669 Před 2 lety

    Great video as always, but i have to know where you acquired that bit holster on your dewalt impact!

  • @bobbillock879
    @bobbillock879 Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet bro

  • @jameskelly2777
    @jameskelly2777 Před 2 lety +2

    Just learned about screw shims.

  • @Sodajunkie
    @Sodajunkie Před 2 lety

    Your videos are always helpful and easy to follow, so thank you.
    What did you use to attach your fascia board to the drywall to keep it from falling before you screwed in the newel posts?

  • @nickwhitmire3239
    @nickwhitmire3239 Před rokem

    Your great, thank you... post level would help..

  • @whendoesthisend
    @whendoesthisend Před rokem +1

    how did you decide how far to go in on the bottom newel post? I use the screw idea a lot. Nice video.

  • @MrTooTechnical
    @MrTooTechnical Před 2 lety

    Great vid. How come at the top of the stairs u didn’t use wood glue between the skirt and board under the posts?

  • @WBuj-db2wx
    @WBuj-db2wx Před 2 lety

    How to convert a 4 step entrance into the banisters that currently has a 4-foot toll square walls on both sides? Have you ever done such conversions? Many thanks for your priceless tips.