The Most Complex Railing System EVER

Compound angles give me a compound headache
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[@fngrusty42]

Retired but I would of loved to build that stair case. Don't know the measurements but I believe I could of given them the spirals they wanted. Used to build them in Pam Beach. Good times. Plus I don't think our building code would have allowed your stair rail unless you put a lot more pickets into them.

[@johntwemlow6089]

I live in New Zealand and I know some of those gaps are too large to pass Health & Safety regs in this part of the world. I must admit though, love the design.

[@cferguson3368]

Just have to ask.... does it meet applicable child safety codes? Do love the randomness of it!

[@joshua43214]

Sadly, pretty sure code would require a panel of some type to keep kids from getting strangled.

[@scottcarr3264]

Yes, the damn regulations will "git ya" every time, I'm Australian, and the Regulations just for a pool fence here are crazy, you can't have more than a 95 mm gap between uprights or Underneath the frame at ground level, crap like that. But I do like what you have made there, it looks really interesting. I think it will be stronger than the wooden one that was obviously there before.

[@907jl]

Really cool rail work! This is just a question, not a criticism. Are there any code requirements there, regarding the spacing of the pickets?

[@blh3741]

4" ball spacing max. Work around is clear panels on one side... that are removed after Certificate of Occupancy.

[@chrisviningre6713]

Tay, I worked in a fab shop for many years and even though I own a carpet cleaning company for the past 20 years one is thing is a for sure . As I approach 60 years of age and only in the past year I am teaching my daughter to take over and we all have those things we don’t want to talk about but I am very happy that you and your team don’t just edit them out. Not to sound creepy but I do appreciate your honesty and candid you and your team is. Sincerely Chris viningre from Ohio

[@Tabbithakitten]

You guys need a security cam so you could have caught that explosion! Or anything else you might miss like that. Just a camera always on the wide. Love every video. ❤

[@buggyduggy2431]

I can't wait untill the owners try to sell their house and find out the $ 20,000 guard rail does not meet building code

[@NotaRobot_gif]

Yeah, the only solution I can see here is to add glass panels over everything or wire... .

[@Jacob-64]

Be curious to see if anything moved with all the welding of the trellous pieces . Awesome job Tay ,great vision to make this work PS please get a cover for the bridgeport ,all that grinding dust will kill it

[@charlesdbruce]

Aren’t there building code requirements for the size of openings in railings? 😬

[@jakefreeland6705]

Shhhh

[@MrTapanes]

Always entertaining. Now I'm just going to sit back and count the comments complaining about the picket spacing code violations. :-)

[@didierb5314]

Congrats to you and all the team at Lift Arc Studios for the 30+k followers and all the fresh, entertaining and inspiring videos you publish. Go on like that and... "what could possibly go wrong ?" :-)

[@vmoutsop]

Wow, and you have to make sure all those openings between the rails don't exceed 4". That's must of been a pain in the butt to design, if you did it :)

[@garretr4488]

I think most of those openings exceeded 4” lol

[@vmoutsop]

@@garretr4488 I'm not going to tell

[@goldpicker100]

You know there’s a minimum distance between pickets so kids can’t get their heads caught him that’s code

[@Tabbithakitten]

They mentioned that ;3

[@beingthere597]

Love the video content and the background music too. Don't let anyone talk you into silence. The music is great and a perfect fit (I'm 73). Great banter and understated humor. Kudos to Walker for the excellent productions.

[@pinno713]

Great vid and would like to see it all in situ... Can someone tell me the artist playing at 14 mins in please?

[@kennethbolton951]

This "art" pattern looks really cool, it actually looks relaxing, not an easy effect for steel.

[@bobfurman862]

Loved the way you ended the video with the door collision repair! Accidents and screw-ups happen every day, your team gets that, and you all act on the solutions accordingly. That has to be big-time rewarding for you... it is great for us to watch. Love the work you do, love your team, love the way you make it all work. It is inspiring for hobbyist metal guys like me to see.

[@clevelandjhono6908]

A very cool project and outstanding fabrication! Your artwork will look awesome when the house railing are featured in an architectural design magazine.

[@johnhewitt4952]

The codes of Virginia do not allow a 4" ball to be able to pass through a hard rail or guard rail. A child could crawl off a ledge through this railing. How can you install this in a home?

[@dill5500]

Fuck code

[@erikowren7894]

He said not to talk about the building codes. But some glass panels would help.

[@motivatedpeon]

Really nice railing, but I hope they'll never have children. Or you put glass panes in the frames. Here in my neck of the woods, you wouldn't be allowed to mount these. DIN 18065 says "NO!" But you already mentioned that building codes don't matter, so again: nice railing, great work!

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

Looks great but does it meet code? Just a CYA. The 4 Inch Sphere Rule refers to naturally occurring gaps and spaces within a railing system. The rule states that a 4” sphere should be unable to pass through any gap in a railing system. There are some significant gaps unless a glass panel is added. Love the design and craftsmanship.

[@benlund3905]

Thought code was 4” sphere no fit. No more than 6” sphere at treads. Not sure that all looks code compliant.

[@davidapp3730]

Great video. The railings look amazing. I love my Northern Tool Klutch band saw.

[@1nvisible1]

*You should've set them up at night like a giant spider web to catch your burglar when he comes back.*

[@HughAllen-f5c]

Building code requires that a 4 inch ball cannot pass through ANY part of the railing. Fail???

[@someyoungguy6990]

Now it's off to powder coat and then the twilight zone where brackets move in the night.......!

[@youmustbekidding7341]

Great job. I almost bought a railing fab shop but I was getting too old to do that.I would like to make an observation from 43 years of working in a shop like yours, WEAR HEARING PROTECTION ! I'M mostly deaf now that is not the way you want to live your life.

[@bollera.bolljr2414]

you guys need to change your company name to Outlaw welding , If OSHA ever saw a video they would be all over you ,for violations 1) railing spaces not to exceed 4" ,BUT if building is not under inspection , screw them !!! 2) improper disposal of a flammable container .We all do that ! ..........glad you guys area actually not above the rest of us , and preaching proper conditions , thats why we love watching your video !.

[@garan2287]

With the random spacing and angles of the bars, how do you pass building reg's concerning children getting their heads stuck in between bars? It is beautiful though.

[@jman890202]

Wow that house is like a third stairs!

[@wayne6737]

Gerday mate, Hay sorry to be a cranky 70 year old fart but gotta give the Chinese their due, that magnetic drill seems to have done everything you have asked of it, has it not? I'm not in favor of imports over home made, but Australia doesn't make much anymore. I'd rather my sons buy Milwaukee but still an import here. My no 2 son had a full roster of Dewalt cordleß power tools. As an Electrician he uses them heaps. There are so many home build sites that don't bother to install temporary power as everyone has cordless. However the Dewalt went through a real drop in quality and service so after many attempts at repair, he bought the complete roster of Milwaukee cordless professional tools and is satisfied that he did the right thing. But he tells me that Dewalt has picked up its game again but he is still happy with his new choice. Nuff here, just be nice to free tools and the people who give them to you. Peace out, Wayne

[@Gu1tarZer0]

haha I've done a couple of these, man they're good money holy shit man build yourself a welding trailer, stick a trailblazer or something on there, air compressor, toolbox (portable plasma and any saws, grinders, etc) and a locker for oxyfuel- you can do anything with that setup if you've got a little mobile mig and or tig setup too

[@4n2earth22]

How does this meet code? I sure hope you got some kind of waiver in writing from the client for liability for when someone gets her/his head/hand/arm/leg stuck and broke. License, bond, insurance be damned!

[@Tradesmenexotics]

Looks awesome, how’d inspection go 🤣

[@ADVScott342]

Eddy Van Halen would be proud of those railings 👍

[@philipzielinski]

Everyone is talking about code like it's a nuisance rather than actually having a reason. 4" ball spacing is to prevent a child from getting their head caught or passing through and falling. Leave the openings big enough, they might as well leave them as just the frames. If the fabricator knowingly creates a code violation or knows that the owner is going to remove the glass panel after installation, they're still going to be open to liability. Not just as a matter of legality but of conscience. I couldn't knowingly create or accommodate a situation that has been established as a known danger. It's reckless. We watch overseas fabrication videos or the aftermath of natural disasters where codes don't exist or are ignored and there are real tragedies that might have been avoided.

[@martinkiff74]

No inspector no problem. Just be sure you get the homeowner to sign a contract that they approved the design and take responsibility for code compliance. It's an art piece not a railing. You can charge a ton more for art. Love it

[@justbartee]

What about code requirements for child requirements of 6" (?) and if I were the home owner I would not be happy with the notched treads

[@111smd]

what carpenter would not build the staircase it would be worth a fortune both in money and proof of how good your work is also why did you build it this way, it is made to never be fixed or disasembled

[@tomthompson7400]

nice design ,, we wouldnt get away with that infill as the gaps are too large , but in a private house it would look great

[@rossfudd256]

I know this is way after this is done and done. Why not put more than one round bar in the saw and cut multiples?

[@otisspunkmeyer2010]

gaps over 4 inchs in the pickets a baby will definitely get their head stuck in one of those gaps

[@bamboozler8459]

I think I would hate to be the guy applying the powder to all that!

[@NotaRobot_gif]

3 stories! This railing is NOT for children or pets =)

[@MsGeneralen123]

Nice work, i like the anlgles // Staffan in Sweden

[@flanny701]

at 16:30 you forgot to put an image of the inspiration photo if you had intended to do it in post edit

[@pmoormann]

First step....... cover the hardwood

[@jamesbrewer3020]

They would not meet codes here in NY state.

[@BruceFindlay-kv5gr]

how did city inspectors react to stair railing?

[@mme5357]

How can all those big gaps pass code?

[@amunderdog]

22:33 you need some fire containment cans.

[@kuntakentay6969]

All of that just for a railing out of code

[@138DK]

Got hired to do M.C Escher's house eh?

[@AndrewTa530]

What happened to fingers?

[@atomicpunk701]

Is the customer a Van Halen fan?

[@Nocturnal2010]

"Overthinking is the gateway to anxiety" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 fkn love it 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I'm adhd and I get that

[@roberta4989]

Artistic railing...eh...Welding...eh....grinding the welds...eh... but the music Tay, now that's something to pay attention to! You use some of the best tunes on KZbin.

[@carlosfigueroacampos648]

As always nice and great job 👏 guys Next time just be careful loading the truck 😂 and like I always said, shit’s happen

[@jillbork2683]

The editor is the bomb. 🙂

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Love this channel guys. Tay and the gang can't wait to see more videos soon. Very interesting and very cool design. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep making. God bless.

[@pelweldplus]

I’m glad you mentioned that something something code so you are aware there is one. But art is art. Just hope they don’t have little kids that like sticking their heads in places Give the customer what they want They look cool

[@jackcollins2344]

just wondering while you guys were loading the truck to take material to power coat, how did no body notice a part hanging so far outside of the side of truck?

[@curtiszeitelhack981]

Code? Schmode! We don't need no stinkin' code! :D I like the look of your design. Looks mid-century modern

[@albeenog2432]

guessing they gonna be re-doing all the flooring? Otherwise- beautiful job as always! Keep on keepin on!

[@billroberts3864]

Tay and the gang... great initial railing outline then fun welding back at the shop. The interior 1/2 inch stock placed at random angles sure makes an interesting railing system.

[@fozzyami]

This is the first time ive been able to "ghost smell" the shop. With all the noise going on, it just kicked off a load of sense memory.

[@drak0v]

Love this channel. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@allencollins7219]

That job just rocks. Cool design! Peace!

[@ghostdog662]

At first I thought the design was going to look not that great but it turned out really cool. Mind changed.

[@JessicaRoss-i6t]

Balusters

[@tdimccullough]

Keeping the handrail and bottom rail straight between the corner posts must have been interesting

[@411poultry]

My new favorite channel! All the best boys!

[@justintasht1067]

Very cool design for the stairs great work loved it and liked the new intro wicked 👍

[@Rollie396]

Installed vid or pics coming?

[@mintymoore6054]

Love the frames, would look good on my deck 😊

[@vincesmith5149]

Love your videos awesome to watch you guys work.

[@bradpendleton5675]

I'm just curious: Aren't there code requirements for hand rails you need to follow specifically referring to spacing for pickets.

[@4n2earth22]

There are. If they don't know it, they eventually will.

[@bradhaver4644]

Yoi! My right angle brain is hurt!

[@philstevens8950]

Brent from half-assed customs just had one of your magnetic drills catch while drilling upside down and it dislodged the drill witch fell and snapped the drill from the base. Be careful the magnetic isn't that strong. Good luck!!! Great videos!!!

[@fraserfab68]

Even the manufacturers of the high end mag drills recommend safety straps when drilling overhead like that.

[@joefoshee1973]

Why do you paint your nails

[@4n2earth22]

Because he defies code.

[@warrenjones744]

Yeah man! What a fun fab job. This is fun 👌

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great work! Going to be nice when it's done!!

[@Erica-os2mp]

Man that came out looking great!!!

[@russellgnuse]

I work with steel everyday with them long run and that much weight and that thin of tube aren't you worried over time that they'll start sagging in the middle with out support. Pretty impressive railings 👍

[@JackWilson327]

I imagine with all the angles it's pretty stiff. I didn't see if they tacked the bars at any of the intersections but even if it was only a few that would stiffen it up a lot.

[@bamngg]

Always enjoy your videos

[@dirkkelly9596]

Now we’re having fun

[@listerofsmeg]

is there a part 2?

[@LiftArcStudios]

Coming soon! We have the rails powdercoated now and are just waiting on approval for install! As soon as they're in the house, we will release part 2! Thanks for watching! - Walker

[@19672701]

Great build!

[@joshwelch8288]

This is gold, i do this kind of stuff on the side and it is so cool to see how other people are doing it. So any future projects you cover like this would be greatly appreciated. And just a suggestion id reach out to evolution, they would be a sweet sponser. But if not i would atleast get their 15" cold cut chop saw, they are way faster than bandsaws. Ive had mine for awhile and if something were to happen to it i would get another one asap. They came out with a wooden style mitre saw but for metal just a few months ago or so that looks pretty awesome. Anyways just a suggestion great video!! Keep it up!

[@dill5500]

Super cool house design

[@buttheadsmith7012]

don't bring this to NC. Not to kid head code.