How to Replace Staircase Balusters | Ask This Old House

[@cucamongaduke3600]

Thank you for posting this! My wife and I were enthralled as you did this on TV and then the signal went out. By the time the signal came back the project was done. Thank goodness for KZbin! The string line for the braids was genius! Tommy never fails!

[@Cypher791]

Pleased to see the footage at the end showing how these were made, very interesting and they turned out amazing 😊

[@KJF-ny]

They published a full video of the process. It's a great watch!

[@ja8898]

I'm always impressed when someone says "I've never done this before, but let's see what happens" Too many people these days wouldn't even try. They'd just say, "I don't know how to do that. I can't do it."

[@jmfia2391]

Tommy new what he was doing, I think that was hust just part of the script. The man is a general contractor. He's been in the business before I was born, so over 40 years! But I agree with you.😊

[@Abi-yt4te]

Lol if a surgeon said that though

[@unploog]

you'd be surprised how many people blindly take a job thinking, "yeah i can probably just google that"

[@jmfia2391]

@TELE6220 shut up. Fool

[@dannib8584]

​@TELE6220 Sometimes, I do get annoyed with the lack of basic spelling, but then I have to remember that I'm not the spelling police, and people that comment are not taking a spelling test! Some people have dyslexia too! So, who are we to judge??? I'm sure you have weaknesses in areas too! I'm sure you wouldn't like people to point them out either! Like your incorrect way of highlighting the misspelt word ! E.g. "new" instead of NEW!

[@Rugbyleaguefan]

The dowel trick is sheer genius I’ll definitely be using that trick in the future !

[@CT-gc1ck]

It's like you're the original maker and are pretending you don't know how. Amazing work!

[@ja8898]

Smart move posting the turning video yesterday. If that wasn't already uploaded I would have asked why we didn't get to see it!

[@jjph878]

Nice job Tom! You always do amazing work!

[@PJJ196]

What a legend .. amazing job tommy

[@jmfia2391]

Indeed he is

[@JAG1762]

Humility in action: “I did my best”😊

[@DouglasGross6022]

Since it was Tom Silva, you know it was the best that could be done.

[@johnmyers473]

Tommy’s the man!

[@littleBearcanoes]

Just like new. Good work Tom

[@Dark_Jester89]

Beautiful work, whoever that one dislike is can go... nah.. Tom wouldn't want me to wish ill on someone. Great work, Tom

[@vincentperry3156]

Impressive , as usual 👏 ,your the best 👌

[@derewreck]

The Master at work!

[@Allen-by6ci]

Tommy is the man

[@teeing9355]

Always amazed Tommy

[@SP-lc4nm]

The legend at work. Where will the next generation of master craftsmen come from? Yep, I know you can 3d print one but it’s not the same thing. Great videos on this project.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Beautiful work Tommy. Don’t you just wish you could be a fly on the wall to watch the carpenter who originally build that stair case?

[@ramonriveraroman4170]

What a great replica you make the editing came out first last and last first so please don't leave your day job.

[@bobbil8069]

wow…very nice!

[@peteverrelli5797]

Is there nothing he can’t do? Amazing

[@KpopLabPro]

Wow I'm well impressed

[@medusagorgon9]

Nice!🤩

[@caroleangel9287]

Always impressive….

[@jontyredeye]

Brilliant

[@malikdigger4544]

Tom u are (THO) pro & experience contractor but think replacing old stwicase banster been better then using a new one also 0:08 while since seen front door with mail slot pretty kool

[@TigerUNC52]

I wanted to see the process of turning the new posts with the rope feature. And then the next suggested video was how he made them 🙂

[@MorrMedia1]

Here’s the video where he replicates the baluster. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-6gKisrb51gpY

[@NicoleMangan-z9o]

My spindles towards the wall are too short and does not reach the top railing and its dangerous for my toddlers. How do i fix it?!

[@rd-ch1on]

No sandpaper was harmed in the making of that baluster

[@johnlebzelter4208]

@r d There you are the channel’s most annoying troll!!

[@chuckw4680]

Curious that they were both wearing the same clothes when he returned with the newly turned and stained balusters.

[@jonathanandersen5640]

They were wearing the same clothes before he took the baluster as when he came back

[@usamaizm]

Tommy in his natural habitat.

[@cmeller55]

Tommy Silva meant he couldn’t make the subpar originals and likely just woodworked perfect ones that are 20% stronger

[@Buckzoo2030]

So much work. Why not replace the whole thing. Possible?

[@aaqilian5.085]

Necessary? No

[@pavelow235]

Did you stop uploading ?

[@terryprideaux]

I watched the video of him making it.

[@Guardducks]

That is one wide front door a 40" at least.

[@DouglasGross6022]

Hence the four hinges.

[@jamedlock83]

If someone opens up my mail slot in my door like that, they gonna get a Home Alone stunt

[@aaqilian5.085]

You gonna shoot ‘em, tough guy? 👎🏿

[@oscar.gonzalez]

Peeping Tom 😂 0:05

[@tracycolorado]

Woulda like to see Tommy turn those on the lathe. 😢

[@DavidZanter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-6gKisrb51gpY

[@tacojohnhg8181]

the video was posted yesterday of how they were made

[@PJJ196]

You can it’s posted

[@Its_crazyadamla]

Tom came back 6 months later and $600 bill

[@davidpearson3304]

And both Tom and the homeowner were wearing the exact same clothes. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Engineer9736]

That front door is really made for Americans

[@Skammerd]

Showoff 😅

[@matttafakt]

he could've done a much better job.. not impressed with this one

[@TrumpAmerica-2024]

looks horrible compared to the original balusters.

[@b_uppy]

It's creepy have anyone peeking through the mail flap. Too many people doing it for the wrong reasons. Zero cute. It reads as an invasion of privacy.

[@davidpearson3304]

Oh relax. Nobody but you thought it was creepy. Tommy and Richard especially, try to inject a little humor now and then,

[@b_uppy]

@@davidpearson3304 Except it's not Tommy doing it and you need to quit peeking & saying 'oh relax.'

[@biggiedickson]

@@b_uppy Do something about it.

[@b_uppy]

@@biggiedickson I have a surprise for the next person that isn't a toddler...

[@rd-ch1on]

It's a television show. They're all actors.

[@brian-nz3jg]

Let's stare just in case 😅😅😅😅

[@Abi-yt4te]

Tommy is the man!!