Cost effective solution. No welding. No need to replace the whole rail. Great for Outdoor fencing, deck rails, plant posts, 3 step porch post railing, Black iron handrails. repair rusty metal railings, indoor staircase picketed rail plus more. This sturdy mount bracket, manufactured by Anvil Welding & Fabrication, is made of high-quality steel for durability and longevity. The Anvil repair bracket features a 4 inch protrusion alignment bar, perfect for attaching to existing hollow posts or leg banisters.Support rod is welded in place and is not removable. Designed specifically for 1" x 1" square tube posts. Only works with hollow tube posts. It is made to repair and reinforce rusted or broken handrail posts, providing a safer and more functional home environment. There is no welding needed with this repair insert. Repair insert is 7" long on the repair length which allows for 3" into the concrete and a 4" space from bottom of rail to the concrete for code compliance. Alignment support rod is welded in place and does not come out. The bracket is custom fabricated in Pennsylvania, with steel sourced from America, ensuring a top-notch product. The package includes one count of the bracket, and it is recommended for use in handrails and guardrails that have hollow 1" posts. The product does not come with a base plate. This product is a great solution for repairing and saving your old rails, and it is handmade by certified welders and blacksmiths in the USA. Cut off the bad part of railing leg, fill existing leg with a strong bonding agent, slide the square bar all the way up into leg. Drill 2 holes through Existing Handrail leg into the square bar inside. Use 2 pop rivets to secure repair foot;Clean out old hole from railing and recement in and you are done! Allows for 3-4" in cement or 3- 4 " gap under rail. Check out our store for many sizes and styles.