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Step 1 - Install
After prep work, assemble the railbolt's shaft and gear housing into the handrail.
Drill a 1" hole in the newel post and install the keyhole disc with the provided screws. Make sure disc is flush or slightly under in post.
Step 2 - Connect
Insert the railbolt's tip into the keyhole disc on both sides and push rail downwards to position the railbolts in the discs.
Step 3 - Tighten
Tighten the housings with the supplied hex bit using a cordless screwdriver.
NOTE: Do not use impact driver to tighten gear housing.
kylejhill
2025-08-29 11:13:01
I had never used these or anything like them before, but was able to make a very nice stair railing with them. I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without these. They are fairly easy to use and make for a very sturdy railing. I would definitely use these again if I ever needed to do another railing.
joy
2025-08-22 16:00:45
Works well. Railing is pretty right and secure using these.
Patrick Dean
2025-08-11 18:06:47
Hold tight. I have had issue with these things binding up but I spray the nut side when a little dry silicone and I can assemble and reassemble on site without worrying about getting stuck.Installation is simple enough. If you think you can install a handrail you should be able to follow the directions on the package.
Dean
2025-07-12 15:35:17
These work as advertized. I recommend ordering the ZipBolt Railbolt Drill Guide which helps mark the 1" hole on bottom of the rail. It also is a life saver when drilling the 3/8" hole in the end of the rail. I opted to clamp the drill guide to the bottom of the rail so it wouldn't move when drilling. I found that there is a little bit of wiggle room if all the drilled holes and the parts aren't perfectly square. When installing the gear in the 1" hole, hold it in place with the hex bit against the the side of the hole where the bolt comes in, then slide the bolt into the 3/8" hole and screw the bolt counter clockwise into the gear so it sticks out of the end about a 1/4". Then slide the gear so the bolt is flush with the end of the rail. Then put all of the balusters in the holes in the rail, stand it up in place, line up and extend both bolts into the key hole plate in the post and push everything down. Tighten the bolts with the hex bolt bit turning clockwise. I have big strong hands so I tightened all the connections by hand. I am an experienced carpenter and it still took a fair amount of time, but the finished product was worth it.
Sej
2025-07-10 10:54:12
Very easy to install. Sturdy and helpful going down the patio stairs.
EngineerMike
2025-07-04 14:28:22
The idea behind these items is great but after installing them and getting ready to tighten up the nut, I found that the hex nut within the device just spins and doesn’t tighten up on the threaded bolt. This ruined my entire install because I based the joint ( drilled holes ) on these specific $20 fastener. The fact that they failed is very upsetting because it ruined my $80 railing. I have to plug up the openings with a plug. You would expect for $20 you would be getting a well made part… nope, the item is a low quality metal stamped product. Total junk. Had they invested in a quality metal that is not soft , this product would actually work.
Skrt
2025-07-03 14:33:28
…but you must actually read and follow the directions or watch the video. I wish you could order the gear head separately.
Rocky Top
2025-06-22 11:40:58
This made my installation so much easier that it would have been otherwise. I was installing a handrail between two immovable objects. So, there was zero wiggle room to work with. This product allowed me to install the handrail with minimum fuss and the result is rock solid. I strongly recommend doing a dry run first (3rd photo) so you can get the feel of things before the actual installation and get familiar with how everything works together. Based on some videos I watched, I took my handrail and cut off two small wafers of handrail and a third chunk of handrail that was about 3 inches long. One wafer was a template for marking the location of the center of the 1 inch forstner bit on your newel (middle photo right wafer). One wafer was a template for marking the location of the 3/8 inch hole one the end of your hand rail (middle photo left wafer) And I used the drill press on the 3 inch chunk to make a perfectly plumb 3/8 inch hole to guide my hand drill when I was making the 3/8 inch hole in the ends of the hand rail (left photo, top of middle photo). The key for me was making the templates and practicing (3rd photo) before doing it for real.
Kindle Customer
2025-04-11 18:40:02
The idea seems sound enough, but the product was not up to the job. It all seemed very straight forward, however, when it came to tightening the screw thread up to ensure a snugg tight fit, it didn't. Therefore, having waited for the product to do the best job I thought I could, I'm afraid it was back to good old screws.Disappointing.
Jonathan Davis
2025-04-10 20:54:59
Great product, made installing my railing a breeze.
Karen R.
2025-03-02 16:13:57
Clear instructions and easy to install with common tools available at the hardware store if you don't have them already. Rail looks great and is solid. Also used Zip Bolt product to anchor newel post to floor, same experience with that too.
gary barker
2025-02-04 11:23:58
Works well but only comes with oak plugs, you will need to find plugs for the type of wood you are using
Dominique D.
2025-01-17 16:54:00
Easy but don’t necessarily follow the individual, make a test first. For me, it needed different mesures. The look is flawless and it is sturdy and solid
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