FENCE & DECK RITE Adjustable Baluster connectors for ¾” OD Metal balusters. Reinforced Black Polypropylene. 24 Pack

I purchased multiple packages of these connectors as well as the stairs connectors to complete my cedar deck rails with aluminum ballasters. As lumber is never perfectly straight, it can be a challenge to get the ballasters cut to the correct length. A little trial and error will lead to a system to get them right on the first go. I recommend a dab of silicone sealant on the end of each ballaster before you seat it into the connector to dampen the vibration. Otherwise when you walk on the deck, each post vibrates. I used a cut-off wheel to make quick cuts of the ballasters. I screwed 2 lengths of wood onto my bench to hold the ballasters between while cutting.

They work great and easy. They adjust a bit too so if the angle is exact it can shift and 2 part system so you don't see any screws.

Made our stair railing project super easy to install. Very simple to use.

Excellent

I found these to be somewhat frustrating to work with. Connecting the two pieces was a little difficult and figuring out the angle wasn't easy either. Installing angled connectors is always tricky, and these were just as difficult as every other ones, with slippage, which threw them out of alignment. I didn't have a choice and had to use these, as I was on a tight schedule, but I wouldn't use these again. Prices is good. Recommended if you don't have any other solution.