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I recently fabbed up this railing for a friend of mine. 1 inch steel tubing. 3/16 inch base plates. 3/16 inch stainless steel cable. To set the tension, we used 14 aluminum turnbuckles and removed the hook and loop hardware. I drilled out the left handed thread side so I could fit the cable, then drilled and tapped a set screw to hold the cable. On one side of the rail, the turnbuckles are tightened up against the tubing. The other side, the 1/4 inch screws go thru the tubing and into the turnbuckle. Then tension can then be adjusted individually. I don't have any close up pics, as my friend took these. No picture of the fillet welds either. sorry. The whole piece was tig welded. All welds ground and finish sanded except for the base plate fillets.What I learned on this project: FLAP DISC ARE KING!!! I don't know if I will use my grinding wheels much anymore - I could not believe how fast a flap disc removes material - and in a nice consistent manner that leaves a great finish. Attached Images
Reply:Nice.  I am always impressed by fancy stuff, but this is the kind of stuff I actually like...simple, functional, and well-made.Good job...Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:That looks really nice kshellrazor. Reminded me of the railings I had in my house when I lived in Germany. Good work. Lincoln AC-225
Reply:Thanks to both of you. I am with you SmithBoy. The cleaner and simpler something is, the more appealing. - Sometimes it is really hard work to make something appear simple. ha