How to Replace a Stanchion Base and Pole

How to Replace a Stanchion Base and Pole is packed with great tips and tricks for working with stainless steel tubing as well as tubing hardware and fittings. This video specifically demonstrates how to make and install a new boat stanchion pole on a boat using stanchion hardware and stainless steel tubing from Sailrite. Stanchions are used for installing lifelines around the deck of a boat.

CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Creating Stanchion Backing Plate - 0:15
Installing Stanchion - 4:57
Preparing New Stanchion Pole - 10:55
Installing New Pole & Quick Attach Wedge - 16:13
Materials & Tools List - 21:50

MATERIALS LIST:
Rectangle Base Life Line Stanchion Stainless Steel - SKU: 103618 https://www.sailrite.com/Rectangle-Ba...
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Sheet 6” x 6” 0.12” Thick (not from Sailrite)
3M™ Specialty Adhesive Remover 32 oz. (Quart) - SKU: 108984 https://www.sailrite.com/3M-Specialty...
Trimmable Butyl Tape 1" (30 Feet) - SKU: 103689 https://www.sailrite.com/Trimmable-Bu...
Tubing Stainless Steel 1" Thick Wall - SKU: 103603-2 https://www.sailrite.com/Tubing-Thick...
Stanchion Sleeve with Eye for 1" OD Tube Stainless Steel - SKU: 883341 https://www.sailrite.com/Stanchion-Sl...
Stanchion Eye for 1" x .065 Wall Tube Stainless Steel - SKU: 883321 https://www.sailrite.com/Stanchion-Ey...
Suncor® Quick Attach™ Wedge Kit 3/16" - SKU: 121312 https://www.sailrite.com/Suncor-Quick...
Stainless Steel Phillips Oval Head Screws, 1/4"-20 Thread Size, 1-1/2” Long (from hardware store)
Stainless Steel Nylon-Insert Locknut 1/4"-20 Thread Size (from hardware store)


TOOLS LIST:
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Countersink Bit,
Hacksaw or Bandsaw, Center Punch, Bench Grinder, 1/4” Drill Bit, Drill Press, Cutting Oil, Screwdriver, 7/16” Socket, 1/8” Allen Wrench, Vice Grips, Hammer, Wrenches