How To Install Stair Handrail On Stairs : DIY WALNUT RAIL WITH MOTION SENSOR LIGHT

[@TrialByError_mostlyError]

Awesome video brother. Glad you reminded us of your little miracle coming to the world. My wife and I really got emotional watching your video where you poured your heart out about finding out you’ll be a dad. Hope you and your family are safe, healthy and saying inside. Take care.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Steve and really appreciate the kind words. It means a lot. We are all doing well and staying healthy. Crazy times but I know we’ll all get through this. Thanks for watching and all the support. Hope your family is staying healthy as well.

[@bljelks]

Thank you for going through the finishing process in such great detail. I’m just learning Woodcrafting and have tried and failed miserably at this part. I subscribed!

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Ohhhh myyyy gosh that envelope hack at @10:02! You sir, are a ninja! XD (Sorry for my spammy comments. I'm just binge watching....LOL!)

[@BYOTools]

Spammy Comments are always appreciated Heather LOL! Thanks for watching and YES the envelope hack is an amazing life hack for sure.

[@nicolaj3799]

Nice work! You should have used a ALU metal to lay your LED strip on. That will add cooling to the LED strip = longer life time

[@seejanedrill]

Nicely done!

[@BYOTools]

Thanks Leah! It turned out amazing :)

[@JT_70]

Great to see you commenting on other’s projects, Leah! Love your channel!

[@lindabelsito743]

@@JT_70 retrsssza

[@matty8747]

Very beautiful handrail

[@JenkinsStevenD]

I'd have bought two of those LED kits and put the second motion sensor at the bottom of the stairs feeding both to an OR gate but to each their own. Definitely agree with putting it at the top of the stairs if you have to pick one.

[@guelphtents4448]

Hello, any other details you can provide to your suggestion as i am looking at doing this?

[@JenkinsStevenD]

@@guelphtents4448 Your best bet might be to get a small arduino kit and tinker with the inputs and outputs. Its a bit too complicated to explain what I'm talking about on a comment but learning to use arduinos and raspberry pi should open a lot of doors.

[@JenkinsStevenD]

@@guelphtents4448 there are tons of learning tools and open source code for those hobby circuit cards.

[@tonyvolbeda952]

ok nice look. don't always agree with "code" but should have been 45% returns on both ends to prevent loose long sleeves from catching on end of hand rail. One time i agree with "code". Have a friend whose handicapped that had that happened; she was okay after word but got little bruised up.

[@sgtdhayes]

Yep, I was about to mention that it looks nice but isn't up to code.

[@ReuvenAndrewSingh]

Love the South African song at the end of the video 😊

[@andrizeefoshizee]

Dude. That shirt is awesome!

[@eurodrunkentiger]

did i miss something or it will really turn on only once you go down since the m-sensor is in the top part

[@themadears]

yep, what about going upstair? so the light wont turn on until you reach upstair?

[@dksupreme9623]

the background song towards the end, from my home country (South Africa)👊🔥💜

[@Clifford1957]

What's the name of that song been trying to find that for years

[@taylorlightfoot]

Don't forget the returns at the top and bottom, they're code now. They prevent purse straps and loose clothing from getting caught and causing one to fall.

[@MikeHewitt]

Please tell me that’s not true. It totally changes the look. I love the minimalist rounded ends. You can’t fix stupid with a code book.

[@briankessler8209]

This is true. I'll be mounting mine with returns.

[@andreinikiforov7615]

Amazing work! Also it is a really nice solution with the paper bag! Thank you.

[@saintjuice11]

Thanks I’m putting these into my walk in closets and the draws of my kitchen.

[@Cruisin95]

Love the commentary, that was great job and definitely gave me the mindset I need to go install this railing

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Cruisin. Thanks so much for watching and good luck on your project. Hope you subscribed.

[@joden8520]

Is no one going to mention the paper bag he made taped to the wall to catch debris from drilling and use as a trash can? I've never seen that before. That is awesome!

[@damianbridlington55]

That's been a thing for years, most people use an envelope, very cool idea whoever came up with it.

[@FiftyShadesOfBrownn]

I started at 11 pm, looking for a DIY stairway door, and landed on this video at 4 am. I need to go to sleep hahaha

[@BYOTools]

LOL! DIY videos suck me in to CC. Get some rest and make yourself a walnut handrail in the morning haha! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@graydoggert]

афигееееееть! я не видел лайфхак со струной никогда! это восхитительно!

[@kaikanna]

Thank you very much. I literally needed this just the other day.

[@michel_montrond]

Thank you for sharing this amazing content

[@jhoodfysh]

great video thanks for sharing. I love the under rail led.

[@SaltMinerOU812]

I never had any luck with the LED strip lighting backing tape holding. To counter it I purchased 3M double face the same width pretty much as the strip. Stays permanently

[@sheritaa3032]

😮😍 oh wow!! Looks amaziiiiing!👏👏👏👏👏

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear sherita and thanks so much for watching. Truly appreciate the support and hope you subscribed.

[@0433elva]

You are brilliant! Love your voice 😌

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Truly appreciate the support and hope you subscribed.

[@Coachn8c]

Looked amazing! Thanks for the tip!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Nate and thanks so much for watching. Greatly appreciate the support.

[@johnnyutah1053]

Looks great

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Johnny. Thanks for watching.

[@scrivyscriv]

11:32 Yep, I've said that hundreds of times on my own projects!!!!!

[@atxjed]

Killer brackets! Love that Bold MFG ❤️

[@BYOTools]

Right?! I love them. Thanks for watching and subscribing JT. It is greatly appreciated.

[@jonathanm9436]

@@BYOTools I really like them too - I'll make some.

[@Mathuna1]

Exactly what I need 👍

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Beautiful work !!

[@Fabrischannel5]

hello i am from italy nice job

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Fab and I’m actually a dual citizen with Italy. Hope your doing well and staying healthy. Thoughts and prays are going out to Italy that’s for sure. Thanks for watching and hope you subscribed.

[@kennethlemke9826]

Excellent

[@z06doc86]

I like how you recessed the LED strips on the bottom using a router. LED strips are ugly when exposed.

[@jerryjenkins6071]

I’m confused did “half lap joint” get replaced by “halving joint”?

[@DaddyBear3000]

Yup 🤷🏽

[@dsnsdn]

It’s just a different name for the same thing.

[@UAE-AD-4ever]

nice work

[@my_RS4]

How did you fasten the battery box in there?

[@darryl5464]

The halved joint is differentiated from the lap joint in that the members are joined on edge, rather than on flat.

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for the clarification Darryl and for watching. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Firelord360]

Looks great!!

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

THANKS

[@DIMTips]

Really nice job. I installed my handrail recently too

[@stans5270]

Considering the amount of weight/stress that could be at the halving joint, would a wood dowel[s] be worth the effort at the joint? Could the joint be positioned at one of the brackets for added security?

[@BYOTools]

Great note Stan and I was considering a dowell if I did a standard butt joint but the halving joint is crazy strong and I have no fear of failed in the future. Thanks for watching and all the support.

[@bluecurlygirl]

@@BYOTools Good to know. I was wondering about biscuits instead of dowels but that would be awkward I think

[@MrZeJohn]

this is so sick... awesome quarantine content. love accent lights haha

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Priv and YES the accent lights are amazing!!! Thanks so much for watching.

[@ro63rto]

Half lapped scarf joint is the name I've heard used for that joint.

[@ratherbatwdwasher3609]

This hand rail is so cool. Couple of questions. How deep is the channel for the LED light strip? If you don’t have a router how would you cut out the channel for the LED light strip?

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Asher. The channel is only about a 1/4" deep and if you don't have a router I bet you could set up a jig, clamp your raining down, and run your skill saw over the top of it a couple of times. Thats if you don't have a table saw wit ha dado blade. However, you hone have to have a channel. The LED's are so thin that I just wanted a nice clean look but I didn't have to have the channel. However, you would have to work the LED's around the brackets if you didn't make a channel. Thanks for watching and hope you subscribed.

[@df56gh4d5h]

Freakin awesome, wow!

[@luisserrano8551]

Pretty Cool....

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Luis. Thanks for watching and all the support.

[@NikumbaUK]

Really nice project, any reason you did not use black screws when attaching the rail to the brackets?

[@BYOTools]

Good question and good catch. The brackets came with the screws I used and I didn't want to change it based on Bold MFG provided the hardware for this project. This is something I will either paint of change in the future. Thanks for watching and glad you liked the project.

[@christechguy]

@@BYOTools I’d just color the screws with a black sharpie.

[@dothe2005]

What about on the way back? How can i connect Motion sensor on other side of the strip?

[@whattheschmidt]

Great handrail. How about a diffuser for the leds? frosted plastic strip in the rail?

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and nice suggestion. I thought about that ahead of time. There is a plastic film on the LED, which works as a diffuser so the LED light comes out smooth all the way across. the handrail. Light looks perfect. Thanks for the topic.

[@dustinfigueroa1205]

Where did you get the buffing pad?

[@arielmetamorphosis]

It would be awesome if you paired them with Led lights in the stairs

[@Davideturner]

This only works at either the top or bottom of the stairs for motion sensing?

[@Davideturner]

I suppose you could do a pair of these into the install.

[@asonunique7083]

Does the motion sensor activate when traveling in both directions or only activate from one end of the handrail?

[@BYOTools]

Just on the way down Ason. I could put and led strip on both sides of the handrail but felt that the light really only comes in handy when going down the stairs. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@richardtrench3914]

This looks good. I am about to install LED strip lighting to an outdoor porch railing. I was going to get mains powered LED strip, hadn't thought of battery powered. How long do the batteries last in the LED strips do you know? Also, can the LED strips be cut or joined to other strips to make different lengths?

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for watching Richard and good questions. The batteries only lasted about a month at most but most likely they would last a lot longer for you since my indoor staircase most likely sees a lot more activity and movement then your outdoor railing. And yes you can cut and adjust the length if needed. Thanks again for watching and hope you subscribed.

[@arthendrickson4860]

Two items of note: 1) Does the device include an ambient light detector? 2) Batteries are always being used to power the sensor(s) albeit at lower battery consumption then when the LEDs are illuminated. The existence of an ambient light sensor should extend battery life since the LEDs won’t (shouldn’t) illuminate during the daytime.

[@MrWildbillproduction]

What about a motion sensor at the bottom of the rail?

[@themadears]

in which side do you put the motion sensor in? up or down?

[@themadears]

and how long does the battery last?

[@aminazradni3738]

So cool .i love it .by the way you are handsome .like from algeria

[@BYOTools]

Glad you liked it and thanks for the kind words Amina. Greatly appreciate the support and hope you subscribed

[@abderrahimacheban3289]

Super goood🌹

[@jakemallory6949]

Nice video! Do you know of any outdoor lights that might do the same thing? I think when guest arrive at night it would be a cool feature. Keep up the great content.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Jake and thanks for the suggestions. That would be a great idea and the led’s that I used are waterproof but I highly doubt the controller is. If I find one I’ll let you know.

[@BO_Riddle]

should'nt the bracket be the same color as the wall to blend in?

[@joelcleare]

That would be a service I would gladly pay for someone to do.

[@BYOTools]

Haha I completely understand that one Joel. Thanks so much for watching Joel and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@briankessler8209]

Agreed. I am having 5 railings fabricated from sapele at a local millwork shop. Working with them on the specs. My wife is the finishing specialist, so they'll surely turn out beautiful.

[@shaunabalk7515]

where did you get the brackets? have a link?

[@kyloren2799]

I'm going to do mine too, but I have a question? It turns on from the top because the sensor lights it up while going down the stairs but how about when you coming up the stairs? You will need 2 sensors on both ends.

[@BYOTools]

Good question Kylo and in all honesty it doesn’t bother me too much about it not turning on right away when I walk up since the sensor is pretty sensitive and it turns on once I take two steps or so. Just try to fine one that has a long batter life. This one is great but the batters don’t last for more then a month. Thanks for watching and hope you subscribed.

[@microstepping6292]

I love the finish. When you wipe with mineral spirts is that just for prepping the wood before applying the finish?

[@chrischurch4551]

Yeah. It's good for cleaning sawdust and hand oils, etc off

[@billfitchett1808]

Did the tape stick...permanently?

[@BYOTools]

For the LED’s? If so then yes they are there and still haven’t moved. Thanks for watching bill.

[@billfitchett1808]

@@BYOTools thx. Appreciate the reply like 100 times better than even what get from most businesses these days.

[@lousolina4103]

if i picked up anything from your video its the envelope trash can you used during the install. i never seen that before lol

[@cambamsuperman]

New subscriber!

[@rslsr56]

Smokinn!!

[@mistrysagar]

What is the height and width of the wood

[@sant9226]

How sensitive is the motion sensor?

[@jhoamel23]

Hey can we make a sofa table with LEDs and outlets please

[@BYOTools]

Interesting idea and I love it. Thanks for the suggestion and I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for subscribing and all the support.

[@OmarsGarage1]

First! First should always get a shout out on the next video 😘😘

[@BYOTools]

Omar!!! You Are The Man!!! Always on top of it and glad you are one that has hit that subscriber bell. Good idea by the way. Might be a fun way to get more people to think about commenting.

[@tabithajenkins1739]

That’s how you earn a sub and like 👍

[@mrxmry3264]

I'd call that a half lap joint.

[@cameronough4374]

Code requires that you have returns on the ends of those handrails to the wall.

[@richat1691]

Who gives a F

[@Maverik259]

How long are the batteries lasting you?

[@my_RS4]

He said only about a month

[@Maverik259]

@@my_RS4 ooof. Thanks for the info.

[@my_RS4]

@@Maverik259 I bought rechargeable batteries and I'll set to night mode only and see how this goes. Installed ours today!

[@skliros9235]

Looks nice. However building code requires handrail ends to return to the wall.

[@BYOTools]

Nice call out and I have seen that code before. Doesn’t make much sense and since I’ve lived in this house for 10 years without a handrail I’m not going to worry too much about not having a 2” add on both ends right?! Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@JT_70]

How sensitive is the motion sensor given that it is recessed? How far away will it detect motion when pointing down as installed? I really like this approach and need something like this for my rear stairway.

[@BYOTools]

This one is quite sensitive but it only turns on about half way when your walking up the stairwell. That’s fine in my case since I’m mainly concerned about walking down the stairs

[@aljones4719]

Silent L in halving. Scarf joint would be better. Not bad for a begginer.

[@JM-fx8qv]

I thought video was how to install led lights in hand rail and not how to join two pieces of wood. Maybe a separate video - like here is a link how I did that.

[@BYOTools]

Sorry for the confusion JM but this is a FULL tutorial. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@PepinsSpot]

Wow! I need a new handrail too but instead of buying all those tools and putting in the work. Where can I find a husband like you?

[@BYOTools]

Haha! Thats one way to get the job done, Right?! haha! Thanks for watching Pepins and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mikefahlenkamp9084]

This may be the best DIY I have encountered ... did I miss the brand of glue? My perception of glue tells me a couple dowels are called for...very nice finish ... border-line perfect?

[@MARIE-yl8ym]

I thought "he had me at walnut" but nope it was your outro 🤣

[@BYOTools]

Glad you appreciated the outtake. Gotta keep it real, right?! LOL. Thanks for watching Marie and hope you subscribed :)

[@schlz69]

really cool! one thing tho, Code Requires hand rails return to to the wall so you cant hook your clothing on the ends.

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for the helpful tip Scott. Through my research I only saw the height requirement but the return makes sense now that you say it. Thanks for watching.

[@hardtruth607]

I bet 90% of us clicked this to see how to do the LED motion strip but we got a how to build and install railing. Click baited to the max.

[@dawidwo]

More than two hands would be no help, since you have difficulties controling two. Nice job over all.

[@lewismatthews1442]

for the Halving word, we say Har-ving in the UK, well, many of us in the UK do.

[@MS-rs8le]

Motion at the top of the stairs BUT not at the bottom coming back up? WHY cant a manufacturer figure that one out??? First one to make a cuttable led strip with TWO motion detectors will make millions???

[@KaosII1968]

I can see all your old railing holes on the wall so you probably did not need the stud finder.

[@boelie2001]

Nice handrail! Nice to see your dust collecting stuff already getting used.... as a worktable.... 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@f.demascio1857]

No return to the wall at the to and bottom? Hmm... not going to pass.

[@GETSOM21]

what the heck did he say at 0:00?

[@Uneke]

Your router went squirrely because you went right to left with it. Pulls the blade away from the piece when doing that

[@BYOTools]

Nice catch nelly and you are correct! Good thing to keep in mind. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Uneke]

@@BYOTools I did. Great vid 😀

[@LutherBuilds]

Yeah. I probably would have used chisels to remove the material for the controller. But still looks good.

[@commenter8360]

Missing return - likely not code in most areas.

[@VeolonMedia]

This LED motion detector only works on the upper floor

[@eco_guardian]

I clicked on the video because i love the idea, but I'm a dermatologist and couldn't help but notice you're allergic to something you're putting on your face. I hope you don't mind me mentioning it. Its usually soap, but its an easy fix. Great video, I hope to build the same.

[@nathanblanchard8897]

As someone with absolute trash skin, I’m curious how you spotted this so easily?

[@eco_guardian]

@@nathanblanchard8897 When you get this red blemish type of skin in areas that normally get washed you can tell its coming from something like soap or cream. Experimenting with it will eventually show results.

[@chrisl4709]

That is a half lap joint

[@bkelevate]

That handrail is a sexy beast.

[@BYOTools]

Damn straight Nathan haha! Thanks for watching and all the support.

[@Bengstad]

Should have used black screws