Railing Installation Tools
We’re a deck builder and developed these tools for our own use installing aluminum railing. They make the process faster, simpler, and ensure quality installation.
Find your railing system
TimberTech Impression Rail Express (IRX)
Also fits UltraLox, Aria, Harmony and Williams railings. Covers 2” and 3” posts, level and stair installs.
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Omni-Jig for IRX
Speeds installation of railing clips and railings.
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Post Layout Jig for IRX
Assists post layout and provides precise pre-drilling for post lags.
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45° Corner Jig for IRX
Locks and centers 22.5° clips at the right height for clean 45° corners.
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22.5° Carpentry Square
Quickly aligns posts for 45° corners and makes fast, repeatable 22.5° marks.
IRX Install Kits
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Standard Kit
Save $7.00
Post Layout Jig and Omni-Jig for laying out posts and setting clips.
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45° Corner Kit
Save $6.50
45° Corner Jig and 22.5° Square for fast, clean 45° corners.
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Deluxe Kit
Save $33.74
All four tools for straight runs, stairs and 45° corners.
See it in Action
Installation time old way = 60 seconds
Installation time w/ Omni-Jig = 15 seconds
The difference: 4x Faster and Accurate Installs Every Time
Who is this for?
Professional installers who want to streamline their process, reduce mistakes, and deliver cleaner, higher-quality IRX installs faster. Built for jobsite abuse, this is not a disposable tool.
DIY builders who want to simplify a complex railing install and do it right the first time.
These tools are compatible with TimberTech IRX, UltraLox, Aria Railings, Harmony Railings, and Williams Railings. They cover 2” and 3” installations, both level and stair installations.
Level Rail Installation
Place jig onto the post — tight to the base, open end towards the base of the post
Place clip in the jig — fully seat clip against post
Install screws.
Set railing panel on clips
Use jig to center and secure top of railing panel
Install top clips
Full Step-by-Step Level Rail Installation Guide
Stair Rail Installation
These are tricky, we recommend watching the full tutorial video below.
Full Step-by-Step Stair Rail Installation Guide
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Trex Select Aluminum Railing
T-Select AL Jig
Sets top and bottom bracket height with no measuring. Butt it to the post base for the bottom bracket, then flip it and flush it with the post top for the top bracket.
The hands-free fit holds the bracket while you drive the screws, and the notched stair bracket holder lets you see your marks for quick alignment.
Fits Trex Select 2.5” aluminum posts, 36” and 42” heights, level and stair. Not compatible with Trex Select composite railing.
More Railing Systems Coming
We’re building jigs for more aluminum railing systems.
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Trex Signature Aluminum
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AS&D Railing
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TimberTech IRX Glass
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