Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s using a hybrid railing system on the back deck at the Lexington house.
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At the back deck of the Lexington house, Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s using a hybrid railing system that has cedar posts and railing caps, with stainless steel cable “balusters.”
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.. hi.. What type of cable is it? or what name does that type of cable have?
Such of a beautiful work, where can I buy that type of cable?
I learned so much from this video, EXCEPT for the ONE thing I came here hoping to understand… How did you get that cable to make the 90 degree turn on that corner post??? I am anxiously awaiting an answer from ANYONE who can help. Thanks in advance!
I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to have the nut tightening end of the cable on the opposite end where it’s more easily accessible. This is so you can tighten the cables in the future if they become loose over time. Also, after you tighten the cables starting from the middle out (not top down as you did), you trim the excess thread from the bolt and install the decorative covers.
Can anyone offer advice on table sawing a peak in rail cap board if using a standard deck board as opposed to 2"x6" boards? Are they 'thick' enough?
it would be most helpful if you included how you did that 90° turn since that is where most people will suddenly stop and realize they have no idea how to proceed.
where can i find the one way slide on clamps?
Didn’t explain how they handled cable going through singular post and that 45 degree angle. Most important part totally ignored. 🙄
Who makes the one way clamps? They are awesome – where can you get this product?
Could you please provide the link to purchase the same hardware?
This is a terrible idea if you will ever have children around. You're basically making a ladder for them to climb. Also, if it's not perfectly maintained, the wood will shrink or warp and the cables will become less rigid and a kid could get his head in between, which would be a danger as well.
I watched this about 100 times and finally finished my own project today!!! Thank you! Great project and learned so many new things!
How about adding a a gate? And how did he attach the posts to the deck surface? — trying to see if this is some thing I can take on myself.
Interesting but I bet the wires whistle in a high wind.
I love the frame but unsure about the cables. I suppose you could install safety glass onto that frame. Would it support its weight?
were can i get those clamps?
How do you screw a hole in the post that turns the cable through 90 degrees??
How did you do the corners? The one 90 degree corner- how did you get the wire through it? How did you drill for that corner?
The Feeney cable rail system is the best thing going by far! I was looking at Bullet brand (and others) that had individual tensioners at each side of each post and required a brand specific crimp tool. The 40' section of wood railing that I was replacing would have cost $1500-$1800 with Bullet. The Feeney pre-crimped 40' kit at $60/each times the 10 rows plus 90 protector sleeves and 10 end caps was less than $700. This system was so easy to install and looked great. The hardest part getting the holes drilled straight, which was done by an experienced carpenter for us.