Balustrade Post / Handrail connection

[OBBob]

Hi All

What is teh normal way to connect a handrail to a post? Is it as per attached with a tenon? If so where can you get the sort taht is shown in that picture.

Or is the better way?

Thanks.

[OBBob]

Hi Again

Apparently there are 'connector bolts' for attaching the handrail to the posts these days ... but I still haven't managed to find what they look like or where to get them.

Any ideas?

[mic-d]

Don't know about connector bolts, but I use tenons and 3 gal 65mm nails. Some just use nails. You can buy the tenons with an end precut to fit the groove.

Cheers
Michael

[OBBob]

Thanks Michael ... where do you get the tenons ... should they be at Bunnings. No one seems to know what I am refering to when I ask about them.

[journeyman Mick]

... ... but I still haven't managed to find what they look like or where to get them.

Any ideas?

Lincoln Sentry

Mick

[mic-d]

Thanks Michael ... where do you get the tenons ... should they be at Bunnings. No one seems to know what I am refering to when I ask about them.

You can also get them from Bretts and Finlaysons up here, both have websites. As an alternative I used 25mm hwood dowel for a while and routed the handrail end with a 25mm core box bit so the dowel would slot in.


Cheers
Michael