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How to install wrought iron post and pipe handrail |
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Steps for installing pipe and handrail. Position and mark brackets. Drill holes into pipe. Thread hole with tap to match thread of bolts: Drill pilot hole, and then drill larger hole slightly smaller than bolt threads. Turn tap clockwise 1/8 turn and then back out, then 1/8 turn more and then back out. Attach brackets to handrail  Buy Tap and handle Tap wrench |
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Make pipe plumb (vertical
level), and hold pipe in
place until next day. Keep concrete lower than grass level so grass will fill in and look good. Or raise concrete above grass and finish nicely so it matches look of property. Remember, your work is seen for many years, and should add value to whatever you work on. Go slow, concrete takes many hours to dry. Clean wet concrete off pipe so it will not intefere with handrail. |
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Support pipe with wire Use wire to nearest tree to hold pipe until concrete is dry next day Use bricks around bottom to stablize. Mix concrete Whole 80 lb bag concrete uses less than 1 gallon water. Add water slowly. Not too much water. Or fill hole with water, then pour in dry mix concrete Mix with long stick like yardstick |
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Pipe handrail Handrail can also be made from galvanized pipe attached to 4x4 posts |
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Installing 3/4" pipe handrail 3/4" galvanized pipe makes good handrail. To help make it more attractive, use treated 4x4 posts with a bevel cut along top. Us this so rail is less noticeable, and then landscape features are not blocked by railing. Here, the first post is set in concrete. Use any material to hold post until contrete dries next day. I used a 2x2, and 2x3 and several short pieces of wood screwed into wood walkway. Once first post is in place, then use first post to help stablize next post. Use two 45 degree elbows to make any angle |
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Conduit handrail For longer lengths Less money than galvanized pipe hand rail 10' x 1" conduit = $10 10' x 1" galvanized pipe = $30 More complicated to install. Not as strong as galvanized handrail No endcap Out year has improved with end of drought last two years ... finally |
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Installing 1" Conduit handrail Make handrail out of 1" conduit Less expensive than gavanized water pipe But steel wall is not as thick Large diameter for longer runs Attach to post. Cut off with recriprocating saw Buy: Shop Amazon saws and saw blades Fence post caps at Amazon |
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Drill hole in conduit Insert 6-7" galvanized lag screw Use galvanized washer Drive lag screw slowly so lag screw does not get hot and break off. Tighten firmly against pipe Strong handrail support |
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Cut Tee at angle when 4x4 posts are not lined up perfectly |
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