: Bury the post at least 6 feet deep and fill the hole with concrete for maximum stability.
The system is a popular choice for securing newel posts because it hides the fasteners and provides a very strong connection.
: Ensure your subfloor or joist is solid. If you are attaching to a wooden joist, you will screw the lag bolt directly into it; for concrete, use a chemical resin. baseado.zip
: Ensure the thin edge of the boards faces the direction of the zip-line to better resist the pulling force.
: Drill a hole in the bottom of your post to accommodate the lag screw and a second hole in the side for the gear drive. : Bury the post at least 6 feet
For a backyard zip-line, your post must handle extreme that can exceed 1,000 lbs depending on the cable tension.
: Place the lag bolt into the base. Slide the post over the bolt so the bolt sits inside the internal gear mechanism. If you are attaching to a wooden joist,
: Use a Torx bit through the side hole to turn the internal nut. This draws the post down tightly against the floor for a rock-solid fit.