How To Install A Newel Post

[@trevin1770]

I just wanna say when it comes to educating folks in home improvement and repair, Shannon is the G.O.A.T! 💪

[@armandhammer2235]

Yup

[@BenWinder108]

Whats a goat

[@armandhammer2235]

@@BenWinder108 See Tom Brady

[@pawnfischer8336]

@@BenWinder108 Greatest Of All Time

[@micdiva]

No hes not. Bob villa is and tim allen. Lolol

[@armandhammer2235]

I live in a ranch house with no stairs but it's Shannon so I watch anyway. 😁

[@bradarcher5324]

I have watched a few of your videos, and your patience for giving proper instruction over production is incredible! I also appreciate that you remove to common sense aspect and just teach at ground level! You're great at what you do.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank you very much!

[@tannerc900]

Another fantastic video. I can’t explain how much I love your content and it’s not just because you’re another fellow Canadian, you’ve helped me do so many projects around the house. I’ve recently bought and moved into another house built in the 60s and so many of your videos have helped me do some Reno’s. Don’t know where me or any of my places would be without your content since you’re so clear/ cut & dry with your content it’s so easy to follow and understand.

[@HouseImprovements]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeffmykytiuk5642]

I agree with Trevin. Your videos are informative; you are focused and teach in a very sequential manner. That's important. You're not all over the place and you explain exactly what you're doing and why. Thumbs up!

[@juliefrantz1411]

Perfect pace - you didn't skip parts, you didn't play crazy, annoying music and you didn't zoom ahead. Well done video! Thanks! I ordered all the stuff you linked. Wish me luck as I give this a go!

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you found it useful, you got this!

[@illeshurkecz5204]

Volume adjustment during the video is superb, well done to the editor.

[@riviecc]

I keep running into your videos everytime I need a little help . Im an electrician for almost 40 yrs and been bought very old homes that weve lived in after renovating . Ive seen alot over the years being on jobs and getting advice from other tradesmen but your videos are priceless. Thank you

[@HouseImprovements]

That is awesome!

[@MMmmmmBobbert]

I watched 5-6 videos before getting to yours and it was worth the wait. Finally a video that actually educates instead of mindless babble about stuff they’re unsure of. This guy knows his stuff.

[@a.tanks9754]

Thank you, I've completed my Newel post after watching your videos.

[@roscioocasio4385]

12/30/2023_2:47 pm: Good afternoon Shannon! This is the first time I am watching your video. Thank you for the way you teach and explain how and why you are, in this case, installing posts for the staircase handrails. You make it easy for a beginner like me, to follow you; that's why I will be a new subscriber. Blessings to you and your family for the New Year! 🙏🙏🙏❤💐

[@rafael2661]

Excellent video! When I saw Shannon come on my feed, and I needed to learn how to install a post, I knew he was the man for the job. He does an amazing job with patience and excellence.

[@arth.4196]

Shannon I have family with stairs and Newel Posts. Atleast I can speak honestly to help from your instruction help. Thanks

[@josephking6515]

I have seen and unfortunately used the babies of this bolt in Ikea furniture but never knew they grew to adulthood which is nice to know. If I was installing these bolts I would have to make a jig to keep the drilling in the vertical coz I am hopeless at keeping it plum which is why I have a shitty bench press drill for as many holes as I can. Thank you for enlightening me to the existence of the bolt and *Thank You* for sharing. It is muchly appreciated. 👍👍

[@ifuturitybuila3588]

I love watching your video because you give all the details not like others that they hide some tricky stuffs you are the best.

[@JackofallDaves]

This video series was super helpful. Now my railings look good and are much sturdier than the builder who just tacked them in.

[@davidhaworth444]

Hi , just watched this ( from the UK ) . Has certainly improved my confidence about taking this job on . Here goes ....! Thanks . Dave.

[@oldskoolwayy]

Finally ...Thank God somebody finally made this simple vs all technical..

[@wayneC7]

Wish you taught my wood work and metal shop classes. I don’t believe these high school classes exist anymore. Always A+ explanation

[@usroyalremodelingllc2064]

Quick tip, we install newel posts using various systems, for a stronger installation cut your plywood with a multitool where the post will be, apply glue to the joist before sliding the post in the bolt, if a joist is not present attach a cross brace between joists, good luck!

[@chrise.321]

Thank you so much for adjusting your volume while drilling!! This is the first time I've seen a channel do that!!

[@HouseImprovements]

You're so welcome!

[@samuelligo7234]

Thanks for focusing on what is BELOW the newel and what that anchor is actually going into!

[@blackyboi2885]

been looking at alot of videos about how to install or tighten newel post and bottom line there are a ton of ways to do it. if you have an older house with a loose post, no telling what kind of system you have under there...until you cut open the floor or walls

[@todd9437]

This guy is really good at explaining and demonstrating. It's his project so, it's his business but I would FREAK OUT if my trim carpenter was working on top of the new kitchen cabs. I'm sure my home owners would call me too. Lol, but great video. Thanks for the help.

[@HouseImprovements]

its a chance I take I guess! LOL

[@todd9437]

@@HouseImprovements LOL, as long as you're comfortable doing it... great video on the newel post install. We did one set of stairs last year and now, it seems like I'm doing them in every project so it's great to see someone do it that has the experience, thanks.

[@picturedude100]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was extremely informative and educational. Subscribed! 👍🏽

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks! I have a lot more videos to help you learn new things.

[@tsetendorjee9040]

Thank you very much for sharing your How To Install A Newel Post and we love it!!!❤❤❤

[@markhartso5482]

Love your work keep it up I'm a contractor and I'm still learning from you I love it

[@HouseImprovements]

Awesome, thank you!

[@My-Say]

Excellent video. I'm actually getting ready to put 3 of these up, but have nothing solid to secure to. Just layers of 1x boards about 4 inches wide that make up the wall between my basement steps and my bathroom. My house was designed really bad back in 1920, but I will say it is sturdy. A lot is just done wrong though. I'm thinking my best similar option is to drill a 1 inch hole about 5 inches deep in the floor and post, use a lot of glue, and just go with that along with the standard kits I bought for around the base of the posts. I never have company and don't have kids, so it will last as long as I live here.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

That definitely makes for a solid and straight installation without any "external" bracing. I LIKE IT!

[@pauls3063]

Shannon is the best of the best.

[@BLUEHORIZON-g2b]

A real nice easy to follow vid, thx buddy. 👍

[@richardhunt7582]

Just fitted my newels using Zipbolt at your recommendation, great fixings and solid as a rock. Many thanks 🙏

[@Skihist2]

I always notched a longer newel, cut a small hole in the floor so the post would just fit and slide down into it along side of the joist. I would PL Premium glue it then bolt it in the basement in two or three places shimming as necessary. My posts didn’t move.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes that works fine also if you can be far enough offset from the structure below.

[@KkofMo]

Thank You !!! Your instructions are wonderful.

[@CaliGuy101]

Now I know how to fix my shaking post! Hopefully tighten it will fix the wobble.

[@lyndonwhitson2269]

I used key lock post fasteners for years.

[@tdshrinksleevelabeling953]

Amazing how easy you make it look!....always good! I need you to help me retrofit a deck and add a section in the spring in Western, Pa..haha.

[@rambod12]

THANK YOU FOR SHEARING!!

[@carlosleon3177]

Well explained Sur great video

[@valoriant]

Would be great to see a how to on moving a set of interior stairs. I have stairs in the middle of room that we want to move to an exterior wall in order to provide more room for a kitchen reno.

[@sstrick500]

I have no need for a newel, but your vids are informative. Might learn something else.

[@BigDreams43004]

Just a heads up sir. The link that you have provided, is for the handrail zip bolts, not the post zip bolts. Caused me a bit of confusion at first. Thought it would do the same for may other good folks who followed that link.

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting , you are the first to point that out. I have now changed the links , thank you.

[@chrism9976]

I have the exact same project soon. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@HouseImprovements]

We have more on this subject coming in the following few weeks.

[@dylanbrown5066]

I do stairs for a living and just wanna point out a couple things. 1- that post is not solid at all, it shouldn't move like that, especially a newel positioned like that where its a grabbing point when people hit the top of the stairs and go around 2- Definitely needs some glue on the bottom of that post, youd be amazed how much strength it adds. Newels should be on top of finished floors also, idk what the flooring plans are here though

[@chrisschultz6541]

Neat. "Good and solid". Give post a light shake and it has almost 1" of movement.

[@jgkrus]

Happy Easter...!!

[@HouseImprovements]

Same to you!

[@kyzenlanx]

Hey Shannon, with a situation like this, could you install it upside down? Have the course thread going into the post, and the cam in the joist, that way you wouldn't need a plug and could always adjust later when materials shrink. Cheers, Kenny.

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

i guess if you got access to the joist bellow.

[@kyzenlanx]

@@Pepe-dq2ib Yeah that's why I mean, for this specific installation (or any where the joists are accessible), installing it inverted would yield a superior result in less time for less money 🤙

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

@@kyzenlanx dont know about less time and money if you're still using the same system, the post would definitely look better though. What other system or method are you speaking or thinking of? All i can think off is using a 8-10" lag bolt and screw it into the post and then cut the head off so you can use the end for a nut later. Then drill a hole through the top of joist half way and a socket hole on the side so you can get a nut and washer in there to tighten the post down with a wrench.

[@kyzenlanx]

@@Pepe-dq2ib Less time because the hole for the nut doesn't have to be pretty or plugged (no need for the blue tape or fancy forstner bit), less money because you don't need to buy the plug, better install because the post doesn't need to be plugged, and you're able to access the not up snug it down if it every gets sloppy. This is a great bit of kit for all the reasons Shannon explained, I just saw an opportunity to take advantage of the installation, which would have saved going to the store to grab a plug. Personally in this situation (where you have access from beneath), I would use a 12" lag, countersunk up into the joist, with a big washer on it up stop it pulling through the pine. Good tight arse solutions, with less stuffing around and the option of snugging it down later if any slackening happens 👌

[@kyzenlanx]

@Gunga Din You're relying on the threads either way. Even though there's a cross grain/end grain argument to be made. But, shit is in tension, so all this bending stuff isn't an issue.

[@desricklewis6826]

Great demonstration, I really appreciate it.

[@artemiogomez8619]

Learning from the boss

[@boltup5566]

Please do a series on this. I'd like to replace my balusters and railings. For example how do you attach a thin rectangular railing into the wall? The railing i have now uses some kind of pocket hole.

[@HouseImprovements]

I would use a 1/2 Newel against the wall and you will see this in future videos form this project.

[@justinlauder1037]

Great job thank you for the lesson

[@JonDunnmusician]

Shannon my friend- a man of your high abilities should definitely be clamping that post to the workbench before you use the 5/8 spade bit(not balancing with your hip): let's teach the young ones the right way to do everything, even small details, as you know are critical to fine woodworking

[@scottieeickhoff4210]

😂

[@robertbamford8266]

What would you do if there’s no access from underneath? Open floor a bit? Thanks for the video!

[@HouseImprovements]

You could but simply using a screw to determine where your structure is would be fine.

[@avichaigrafstein9787]

Great video, nice technique, Thank you for sharing.

[@ryanthomas7653]

Killer video man!!

[@hikmatlb9357]

I clicked the like and subscribe at first couple minutes 👍🏼

[@sakurland]

Great video! Can this be used on the outside posts on the deck ?

[@HouseImprovements]

This is not designed to be used outdoors or with pressure treated lumber.

[@patricklastname5646]

I pu grease on that kind of screws, it helps not stressing the wood.

[@fireblaster9961]

I’ve used this product and it is good, but when he shakes it and says, good and strong, didn’t convince me lol 🔥🔫

[@pauloruiz8989]

Great information, and explained greatly. Question, can I do this above the new floor instead? So have a clear look on the floor instead of curing the flooring around the post?

[@HouseImprovements]

With hard wood I would say you would be ok , but other than that no.

[@terrybills6505]

I love watching your videos! You do a great job explaining and teaching! This is our next home project..the timing is perfect. Can you share where you purchased those newel posts and railings?

[@HouseImprovements]

Canadian Oakworks

[@terrybills6505]

@@HouseImprovements Thank You!!

[@mikeray353]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markstanton2362]

Thanks. I need to go into concrete.

[@deniscloutier3191]

Hi great video,I have a question about the hole to be drilled on the side of the post to insert the top part of the Zipbolt. You mention that the drill bit to use is 1 1/2 inches. But on the ZipBolt packaging, it says to use a 1 1/2 or 35 mm drill bit. However, if you convert a 1 1/2-inch bit into mm, it comes out to 38.1 mm. So, what is the size of the wood plug (1 1/2 inches, 38.1 mm or 35 mm)? Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting , I actually see now in my video where I showed the instructions on the screen they had 35MM also and that would be incorrect as you said. Measure your wood plug to be sure. I had to buy my own plug so it was 1-1/2", i'm not actually aware of metric plugs.

[@stoker261]

great instructions. thanks for this! 👍

[@alexanderockenden2564]

Wife and I used this hardware and the techniques shown here to install all new engineered oak newels, handrails, base rails and spindles. We came out with a great result. My only worry is that the zip bolt nut things will somehow work loose over time. Anybody know if that’s likely? All joints are rock solid currently.

[@HouseImprovements]

If you have any fear of that just add some "loctite" on the threads.amzn.to/3Aigg83

[@bronyaclimateshield1416]

Great video, keep it up!

[@mrg096]

Thank you!

[@jasonbrennan9186]

Great video thanks!

[@donwooss]

would it be a good idea to also glue the post on the floor?

[@weldabar]

No, that would not add any strength at all. It's particle board to end-grain.

[@franlaf62]

Great video, i have a 2 1/2 " square Newal post. Will the zip bolt work in a smaller post?

[@publicmail2]

Not bad but nothing beats sistering into some structure with overlap.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are correct but most times unless you mount the posts 4" from the stairwell opening you really cant.

[@Truthteller0001]

Cool thank you!

[@Stephen12396]

Great video thank you

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@CoolHand24]

When you end up installing the flooring, will you plunge cut the post so you can slip the flooring underneath?

[@fearlesscheshirecat1411]

Do you think I could use finish nails from a nail gun to secure a half newel post to drywall?

[@HouseImprovements]

That with some construction adhesive

[@cloudsintheozarksoutdoors9538]

I have a question about installing a tub/shower surround I can't find the answer to anywhere. Remodeling a basement bathroom. The long side/back panel is going against the concrete basement wall. Is it okay to glue the panel directly to the concrete, or will I need to put some kind of backer board up first, and then glue to the backer board?

[@AfricanBeard]

We're could I find the socket wrench Allen key attachment you used to tighten the zip bolt towards the end of the video?

[@HouseImprovements]

I do not remember the size off hand .amzn.to/3BsJV1u

[@joseywales5743]

Does this work for the post into the bottom stair? This is EXACTLY what I’m doing at top of stairs.

[@joseywales5743]

Do I have to install post in the stringer?

[@davidkyle2073]

i'm no pro, but on most other vids they use two lag bolts as opposed to the one you've used in order to ensure square 90 degrees setting.

[@BeckyCorken]

what do you do if the wall is uneven

[@jonkennedyfederation]

Splendid!

[@abdulqayyum3393]

great job thanks to you

[@TravisInCanada1]

Not gonna lie, I would have tried tightening the drill chuck around that thing and drilling it into the hole 😁

[@leoawag8515]

Thank you sir.

[@soakingorganic3648]

Where do you get to download temple that explains measurements distances and sizes you need from please?

[@HouseImprovements]

zipbolt.com.au/instructions/, Should find something here.

[@soakingorganic3648]

@@HouseImprovements Thank you

[@Maxid1]

With the fastener you're using, getting as close to center on the 2 x is pretty important. But if I'm using 4 ft of all thread and cover the top bolt with some type of finial or cap does it matter if I go between the joists when I'm using a 4 inch plate on the bottom?

[@HouseImprovements]

Probably wont matter

[@tonyjones9768]

How to joint 2 piece of 10foot 4x4 to make it 20ft

[@SpookyNeo]

Shannon, Thank you very much again for your videos! I need to fix posts that are 2.5 inches wide. It appears to me that the Zipbolt system or even the systems with a nut to tighten the post to the floor are too wide for a smaller post such as mine. What would you recommend to properly screw my newel post to the floor? Thanks! Guillaume.

[@HouseImprovements]

These will still work on that size of post.

[@richardliu9213]

very helpful

[@aaron74]

Oh man, as nice of a product that is, this looks like pretty advanced DIY, I'd say. Especially the machining of the post. I'd certainly not attempt it myself, especially on an expensive oak post like that. (Looks like oak?) I'd get someone much more experienced than me to do it. Newel posts are the bane of house construction, I think... notoriously difficult to get good and sturdy.

[@HouseImprovements]

Dont be scared Aaron you could do it.

[@aaron74]

@@HouseImprovements I'd almost consider mortising a square in the subfloor where the post would seat, and then using some construction adhesive or polyurethane glue in addition to the zip bolt. You want that thing as solid as possible.

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome...thanks!

[@SpokoSpoko]

Wouldn't it be much better not to damage the post with the hole on its side and install the screw upside-down? I mean, drill the hole in the post from the bottom only, screw the screw into it. Then put the sticking part through the floor and secure with washer and a nut. The method you showed is good in case you do not have access from the bottom.

[@allisonjensen2572]

How far apart do you recommend spacing posts if you have a longer stretch?

[@HouseImprovements]

I like 6 -8 feet apart for a good solid railing

[@clausderisma5436]

Hi Shannon

[@austinkidd6127]

He teaches the way I learn! Ha

[@oliviasward24]

Where did you get these Newell posts?

[@HouseImprovements]

A place called"Oak land" check with your local lumber stores they may have books you can order from

[@oliviasward24]

@@HouseImprovements Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@coldpond]

Good stuff. Thank you!

[@victorvek5227]

Does anyone make 1 1/2” plugs for that hole?