# DIY HOME MOD: Stainless Steel Cable Railings (pics) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 2, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248 "2008-09-02T07:22:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/41 "2008-09-02T14:06:02Z")
Looks great, ya, just be careful about the min 4inch safety code, with a future owner. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/42 "2008-09-02T14:30:07Z")
> [@ILCisDEAD](#): > > Meh, there are nicer railings architecurally, but that is pretty bad ass. I want to visit your house someday OMG… lololololol ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/43 "2008-09-02T14:44:27Z")
I can see Tubbs and Crocket living in this place now. ---
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/44 "2008-09-02T17:31:15Z")
looks good but i feel like this modern look could potentially be dated in just a few years. home trends/styles seem to change quite rapidly these days. ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/45 "2008-09-02T17:39:35Z")
> [@RobtC](#): > > looks good but i feel like this modern look could potentially be dated in just a few years. home trends/styles seem to change quite rapidly these days. What he said. A man after my own taste. Now if you can only beat the same taste into my wife lol. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/46 "2008-09-02T19:07:36Z")
I like the stain. I do not like the cable. Its too industrial looking. I personaly like the natural wood finishes since it makes a home feel warm. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/47 "2008-09-02T21:28:31Z")
That’s really cool Josh. ---
**Author:** ![Schema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@Schema](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Schema)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/48 "2008-09-03T07:40:12Z")
Serious question: 1. Are you married 2. If so, what does she think of this? I was living in an old industrial building in downtown for a while, had “All that is man” written all over it, was a hit with the buddies, a little to edgy with the ladies. She go along with it ? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/49 "2008-09-03T08:08:55Z")
First off, this isn’t my place, it’s a buddy’s. It’s a bachelor pad and has a lot of other metal/industrial things to accompany this style. It’s sets it off really well. There’s a fine line between Modern/Contemporary and Industrial. Personally, I feel these railings fall into “industrial”, but it suits the rest of the place and his lifestyle. > [@Schema](#): > > Serious question: > > 1. Are you married > 2. If so, what does she think of this? > > I was living in an old industrial building in downtown for a while, had “All that is man” written all over it, was a hit with the buddies, a little to edgy with the ladies. She go along with it ? Am I married?.. yes, pretty much (engaged). Fortunately, yes, she loves the contemporary look as well. For my house, I personally won’t be going with this exact style. I’ve been fabricating a lot of “movable” things (i.e. lamps, tables, wall art) that will go into my house when i find a permanent location (out of NY state) I’m planning to build and have been engineering some preliminary designs along with working with an architect. I’m trying to design around a wide open, clean/sleek layout, but something that’s “warm” for a home. for example: I can’t wait until i start working on the little house projects. I want a lot of little trick hidden mechanical movements and all the things an engineer finds ‘cool’. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/50 "2008-09-03T08:12:53Z")
Where are you thinking of moving? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/51 "2008-09-03T08:15:06Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Where are you thinking of moving? Tenessee/Kentucky/North carolina area somewhere where i don’t need a winter vehicle, yet can go to the mountains and snowboard for a weekend if i wish. Will narrow the search down in the coming year. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/52 "2008-09-03T08:34:01Z")
\<3 your DIY… solid work as always ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2008, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/53 "2008-09-18T09:15:26Z")
![http://www.trendir.com/archives/europa-stairways-storey-stairs.jpg](http://www.trendir.com/archives/europa-stairways-storey-stairs.jpg) i really like this color … you should look into it ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/54 "2008-09-19T05:41:36Z")
since it was bumped… ![http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/railings_081.JPG](http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/railings_081.JPG) and if you don’t like the other wall art, you may not like the stainless atlas. That’s my boy btw. ![http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/railings_071.JPG](http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/railings_071.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/55 "2008-09-19T05:45:15Z")
no “You are here” marker? ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/56 "2008-09-19T05:45:21Z")
I like the Atlas. What was used to make that? water jet? ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/57 "2008-09-19T05:52:18Z")
i really like the Atlas… the whole upgrade looks nice… cute lil guy ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/58 "2008-09-19T06:09:16Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > I like the Atlas. What was used to make that? water jet? I drew the whole fricking thing in CAD, by eye, then had it cut w/ laser. The whole thing was arranged to minimize scrap cut out of a 5’x10’ sheet of stainless,then brushed it with sand paper. for prespective, Asia/Europ is 6’ long. I’m making a similar one out of copper for a guy’s condo down in Florida ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/59 "2008-09-19T06:12:57Z")
For future reference, did the guy pay you for that? Or was it just a favor for a friend sort of thing. I unfortunately don’t have access to such precise machinery. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248/60 "2008-09-19T06:15:07Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > For future reference, did the guy pay you for that? Or was it just a favor for a friend sort of thing. I unfortunately don’t have access to such precise machinery. pay and friend…so both. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-home-mod-stainless-steel-cable-railings-pics/54248.md?page=4)