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Tensioning Systems for Wood Posts

Transform your existing wood posts with our cable railing kits.
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Wood Tensioner Difference

Upgrade Existing Posts

2 Color Options

Stainless Steel or Black

DIY-Friendly

IRC-Compliant

Coastal-Friendly

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Step 1

Choose Your Hardware

Paired with braided cable, each tensioner kit features Bullet-Lock™ technology and premium tensioners and hardware for a lasting, secure hold. Add Spacer Bars for more cable support.
Cable Railing Tensioners, Cable, & Spacer Bars for Wood Posts Browse All
Cable Railing Tensioners, Cable, & Spacer Bars for Wood Posts Browse All
Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts Tensioners Cable Bullet
Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts Tensioners Cable Bullet

Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts

$ 0.00 - $ 16.95
$ 0.00
$ 11.95 - $ 339.00
$ 11.95 - $ 339.00
$ 11.95
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Enjoy unobstructed views with a concealed, durable T316 stainless steel cable tensioner kit that effortlessly installs on any deck, porch, stairs, ...

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$ 0.00 - $ 16.95
$ 0.00
$ 11.95 - $ 339.00
$ 11.95 - $ 339.00
$ 11.95
Black Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts Tensioners Cable Bullet
Black Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts Tensioners Cable Bullet Standard (1-1/2") Single Tensioner Kit

Black Cable Tensioner for Wood Posts

$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95
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Open up your view with a sleek, concealed anodized aluminum cable rail tensioner kit—built to last and easy to install on any deck, patio, or balco...

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$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95 - $ 279.00
$ 11.95
5/32" 7x7 T316 Stainless Steel Cable Cable Sandin Manufacturing
5/32" 7x7 T316 Stainless Steel Cable Cable Sandin Manufacturing 100'

5/32" 7x7 T316 Stainless Steel Cable

$ 42.05 - $ 378.60
$ 42.05 - $ 378.60
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$ 42.05
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Made from corrosion-resistant T316 marine-grade stainless steel, this 5/32" 7x7 cable delivers exceptional durability in coastal environments while...

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$ 42.05 - $ 378.60
$ 42.05 - $ 378.60
$ 42.05 - $ 378.60
$ 42.05
5/32" 7x7 T316 Black Stainless Steel Cable Cable Cable Bullet 500' Black Oxide Finish
5/32" 7x7 T316 Black Stainless Steel Cable Cable Cable Bullet

Black 5/32" 7x7 T316 Stainless Steel Cable

$ 53.20 - $ 503.90
$ 53.20 - $ 503.90
$ 53.20 - $ 503.90
$ 53.20
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T316 marine-grade stainless steel cable with a sleek black oxide finish adds a modern touch to any indoor or outdoor project and pairs perfectly wi...

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$ 53.20 - $ 503.90
$ 53.20 - $ 503.90
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$ 53.20
Cable Spacer Bar Kit | Black Finish Hardware Cable Bullet
Cable Spacer Bar Kit | Black Finish Hardware Cable Bullet

Black Cable Spacer Bar

$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70
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Extend your cable runs effortlessly with patented Spacer Bars. Keep cables secure, enhance stability, & enjoy an open, unobstructed view while ...

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$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70 - $ 37.80
$ 31.70
Cable Spacer Bar Kit Spacer Bars Cable Bullet
Cable Spacer Bar Kit Hardware Cable Bullet

Cable Spacer Bar

$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95
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Extend your cable runs effortlessly with patented Spacer Bars. Keep cables secure, enhance stability, & enjoy an open, unobstructed view while ...

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$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95 - $ 46.90
$ 35.95

Step 2

Get Your Tools

Our installation kit includes everything you need to install your cable railing system like a pro—from cutting and tensioning to securing every component.

Cable Crimper Tools Cable Bullet
Tools for Wood Posts Browse All
Cable Crimper Tools Cable Bullet
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Installation Kit for Wood Posts Installation Kits Cable Bullet Installation Kit Heavy-Duty Cutter
Installation Kit for Wood Posts Installation Kits Cable Bullet Installation Kit Standard Cutter

Installation Kit for Wood Posts

$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95
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Tools needed to install Cable Bullet Tensioner Kits for Wood Posts. Multiple cable cutter options available.

$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95 - $ 204.95
$ 124.95
Installation Kit Add-On for Hardwood Posts Tools Cable Bullet
Installation Kit Add-On for Hardwood Posts Installation Kits Cable Bullet

Installation Kit Add-On for Hardwood Posts

$ 29.95 - $ 29.95
$ 29.95
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$ 29.95
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Save time, effort, and costs on hardwood projects with this add-on installation kit—preventing delays from broken parts or tools.

$ 29.95 - $ 29.95
$ 29.95
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$ 29.95
Cable Bullet Drill Guide and Template for Level Runs Drill Guides Cable Bullet
Cable Bullet Drill Guide and Template for Level Runs Drill Guides Cable Bullet

Cable Bullet Drill Guide and Template for Level Runs

$ 118.80 - $ 118.80
$ 118.80
$ 118.80 - $ 118.80
$ 118.80
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Drill clean, precise holes faster with our 6-hole template.

$ 118.80 - $ 118.80
$ 118.80
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$ 118.80
Cable Bullet Single Hole Drill Guide for Stair Applications Tools Cable Bullet
Pivot-Head Drill Guide for Stair Runs Drill Guides Cable Bullet

Pivot-Head Drill Guide for Stair Runs

$ 52.65 - $ 52.65
$ 52.65
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$ 52.65
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Effortlessly drill precise, sloped pass-through holes.

$ 52.65 - $ 52.65
$ 52.65
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$ 52.65
Cable Bullet Driver Tools Northern Indiana Axle
Cable Bullet Driver Bits & Drivers Northern Indiana Axle

Cable Bullet Driver

$ 7.95 - $ 7.95
$ 7.95
$ 9.55
$ 9.55 - $ 9.55
$ 9.55
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The Cable Bullet Driver is precision-engineered to securely install Cable Bullet tensioners without damage. Its custom-tooled design ensures a prec...

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$ 7.95 - $ 7.95
$ 7.95
$ 9.55
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$ 9.55
Boeshield T-9® Rust & Corrosion Protection: Waterproof Lubricant Cleaners & Protection PMS Products
Boeshield T-9® Rust & Corrosion Protection: Waterproof Lubricant Cleaners & Protection PMS Products

Boeshield T-9® Rust & Corrosion Protection: Waterproof Lubricant

$ 20.95 - $ 20.95
$ 20.95
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$ 20.95
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Protect your stainless steel cable railing with Boeshield T-9, a waterproof lubricant that cleans & prevents rust and corrosion—ensuring lastin...

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$ 20.95
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$ 20.95
Boeshield Rust Free™ Rust & Corrosion Cleaner Cleaners & Protection PMS Products
Boeshield Rust Free® Rust & Corrosion Cleaner Cleaners & Protection PMS Products

Boeshield RustFree® Rust & Corrosion Cleaner

$ 16.50 - $ 16.50
$ 16.50
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$ 16.50
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Easily remove rust, corrosion, & stains from your cable railing with Boeshield RustFree.

$ 16.50 - $ 16.50
$ 16.50
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$ 16.50
3/32 x 6" Hex Socket Head Power Bit Bits & Drivers Albany County Fasteners

3/32 x 6" Hex Socket Head Power Bit

$ 9.60 - $ 9.60
$ 9.60
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$ 9.60
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This power bit's extended length allows you to quickly and efficiently tension cables.

$ 9.60 - $ 9.60
$ 9.60
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$ 9.60
T10 x 2" Star Drive Power Bit Bits & Drivers Albany County Fasteners

T10 x 2" Star Drive Power Bit

$ 4.10 - $ 4.10
$ 4.10
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Fastens mounting screws for Cable Bullet Post Hole Covers.

$ 4.10 - $ 4.10
$ 4.10
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$ 4.10
Cable Bullet Hardwood Tap Tools Northern Indiana Axle
Cable Bullet Hardwood Tap Taps Northern Indiana Axle

Cable Bullet Hardwood Tap

$ 17.80 - $ 17.80
$ 17.80
$ 17.80 - $ 17.80
$ 17.80
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Essential for hardwood installations, the Cable Bullet Hardwood Tap precisely threads holes & reduces stress on your drill and driver.

$ 17.80 - $ 17.80
$ 17.80
$ 17.80 - $ 17.80
$ 17.80
1/4" x 12" HSS Aircraft Extension Black Oxide Drill Bit Bits & Drivers Cable Bullet

1/4" x 12" HSS Aircraft Extension Black Oxide Drill Bit

$ 13.10 - $ 13.10
$ 13.10
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$ 13.10
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Use this 12-inch, 1/4” drill bit to drill pass-through holes through your non-tensioning posts.

$ 13.10 - $ 13.10
$ 13.10
$ 13.10 - $ 13.10
$ 13.10
3/32" Allen Wrench Tools MSC Direct
3/32" Allen Wrench Bits & Drivers Cable Bullet

3/32" Ball-End Allen Wrench

$ 0.30 - $ 0.30
$ 0.30
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Used to advance the set screws that tension each cable line.

$ 0.30 - $ 0.30
$ 0.30
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$ 0.30
Screw Wax Tin - 1.35 oz Tools Horner Millwork
Screw Wax Tin - 1.35 oz Tools Horner Millwork

Screw Wax

$ 18.70 - $ 18.70
$ 18.70
$ 18.70 - $ 18.70
$ 18.70
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Save time, effort, and money by lubricating tensioners to simplify hardwood installations and minimize splintering.

$ 18.70 - $ 18.70
$ 18.70
$ 18.70 - $ 18.70
$ 18.70
Magnetic Multi-Bit Screwdriver Tools Albany County Fasteners 6-3/4"

Magnetic Multi-Bit Screwdriver

$ 21.70 - $ 21.70
$ 21.70
$ 21.70 - $ 21.70
$ 21.70
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Prevent over-driven and stripped screws with this magnetic multi-bit screwdriver.

$ 21.70 - $ 21.70
$ 21.70
$ 21.70 - $ 21.70
$ 21.70
Cable Cutter and Crimper Bundle Tools Cable Bullet
Cable Cutter and Crimper Bundle Tools Cable Bullet

Cable Cutter and Crimper Bundle

$ 64.90 - $ 64.90
$ 64.90
$ 76.90
$ 76.90 - $ 76.90
$ 76.90
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Effortlessly cut and crimp your cables with durable, compact tools.

$ 64.90 - $ 64.90
$ 64.90
$ 76.90
$ 76.90 - $ 76.90
$ 76.90
Cable Cutter for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel Cable Tools Cable Bullet
Cable Cutter for 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel Cable Tools Cable Bullet

Heavy-Duty Cable Cutters

$ 116.95 - $ 116.95
$ 116.95
$ 116.95 - $ 116.95
$ 116.95
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Heavy-duty cutters for heavy-duty cable. Cut ultra-strong Stainless Steel cable with precision, prevent frayed ends, and reduce arm fatigue with th...

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$ 116.95
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$ 116.95
Alfa Tools 9/16" Chrome Vanadium Brad Point Drill Bit Bits & Drivers Cable Bullet

Alfa Tools 9/16" Chrome Vanadium Brad Point Drill Bit

$ 8.35 - $ 8.35
$ 8.35
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$ 8.35
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Drills precise pilot holes for Cable Bullet tensioners in softwood, hardwood, or sleeved posts. The center point, flute design, and large outer spu...

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step 3

Browse Add-On Hardware

Complete your railing system with our selection of finishing touches. These small details make a big difference.

Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Hardware Cable Bullet
Hardware for Wood Posts Browse All
Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Hardware Cable Bullet
Hardware for Wood Posts Browse All
Black Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Hardware Cable Bullet 20-Pack
Black Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Hardware Cable Bullet Single Post Hole Cover

Black Cable Rail Post Hole Cover

$ 0.00 - $ 2.95
$ 0.00
$ 2.95 - $ 49.95
$ 2.95 - $ 49.95
$ 2.95
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Add a finishing touch and protection to your pass-through posts with these aluminum trim rings that mimic the look of a black Cable Bullet tensioner.

$ 0.00 - $ 2.95
$ 0.00
$ 2.95 - $ 49.95
$ 2.95 - $ 49.95
$ 2.95
Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Parts Cable Bullet
Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover Hardware Cable Bullet

Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover

$ 6.50 - $ 6.50
$ 6.50
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$ 6.50
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Perfectly mimic the look of a Cable Bullet tensioner on wood, vinyl, or composite pass-through posts—designed to add style and protection.

$ 6.50 - $ 6.50
$ 6.50
$ 6.50 - $ 6.50
$ 6.50
Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover | Black Finish Cable Bullet
Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover | Black Finish Cable Bullet Single Post Hole Cover

Black Deluxe Cable Rail Post Hole Cover

$ 6.50 - $ 6.50
$ 6.50
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$ 6.50
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Perfectly mimic the look of a Black Cable Bullet tensioner on wood, vinyl, or composite pass-through posts—designed to add style and protection.

$ 6.50 - $ 6.50
$ 6.50
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$ 6.50
Cable Bullet Spare Parts Bundle Parts Cable Bullet
Cable Bullet Spare Parts Bundle Hardware Cable Bullet

Spare Parts Bundle

$ 12.85 - $ 12.85
$ 12.85
$ 12.85
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$ 12.85
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Small parts are easy to lose—stay prepared by adding spares to your materials list and avoid delays from mistakes or misplaced items.

$ 12.85 - $ 12.85
$ 12.85
$ 12.85
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$ 12.85
Cable Bullet Spare Parts Bundle - Black Oxide Finish Hardware Cable Bullet

Black Spare Parts Bundle

$ 12.85 - $ 12.85
$ 12.85
$ 13.20
$ 13.20 - $ 13.20
$ 13.20
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Small parts are easy to lose—stay prepared by adding spares to your materials list and avoid delays from mistakes or misplaced items.

$ 12.85 - $ 12.85
$ 12.85
$ 13.20
$ 13.20 - $ 13.20
$ 13.20
Post-Side Handrail Bracket Handrail Ultra Manufacturing
Post-Side Handrail Bracket Hardware Cable Bullet

Post-Side Handrail Bracket

$ 20.60 - $ 20.60
$ 20.60
$ 27.15
$ 27.15 - $ 27.15
$ 27.15
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Effortlessly attach your handrail to a post, wood column, or wall with our stainless steel post-side bracket.

$ 20.60 - $ 20.60
$ 20.60
$ 27.15
$ 27.15 - $ 27.15
$ 27.15
Post-Side Handrail Bracket / Black Oxide Finish Hardware Cable Bullet
Post-Side Handrail Bracket | Black Finish Hardware Cable Bullet

Black Post-Side Handrail Bracket

$ 17.10 - $ 17.10
$ 17.10
$ 17.10 - $ 17.10
$ 17.10
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Effortlessly attach your handrail to a post, wood column, or wall with our anodized aluminum post-side bracket.

$ 17.10 - $ 17.10
$ 17.10
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$ 17.10
Lobed Washer Parts Pacific Sintered Metals
Lobed Washer Packs Cable Bullet 10-Pack

Lobed Washer Packs

$ 2.35 - $ 2.35
$ 2.35
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$ 2.35
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Fits on each cable end and secures with a crimp sleeve. Once inserted into the key-shaped Cable Bullet tensioner opening, tensioning is achieved by...

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$ 2.35
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10-32 x 1/4" Stainless Steel Half Dog Point Hex Socket Set Screw Parts Set Screw & Mfg. Co.
10-32 x 1/4" Stainless Steel Half Dog Point Hex Socket Set Screw Packs Cable Bullet 10-Pack

10-32 x 1/4" Stainless Steel Half Dog Point Hex Socket Set Screw Packs

$ 0.80 - $ 0.80
$ 0.80
$ 0.80 - $ 0.80
$ 0.80
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Essential for Cable Bullet tensioners, these set screws secure and tension cables, lock Summit Series Level panels, & hold Spacer Bars in place...

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$ 0.80 - $ 0.80
$ 0.80
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$ 0.80
10-32 x 3/8" Half Dog Point Stainless Socket Set Screw Packs - Black Oxide Finish Hardware Cable Bullet

10-32 x 3/8" Half Dog Point Stainless Socket Set Screw Packs - Black Oxide Finish

$ 1.20 - $ 1.20
$ 1.20
$ 1.20 - $ 1.20
$ 1.20
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Essential for anodized aluminum Cable Bullet tensioners, these set screws secure and tension cables. Small but mighty, they ensure a taut connection.

$ 1.20 - $ 1.20
$ 1.20
$ 1.20 - $ 1.20
$ 1.20
Crimp Sleeve Parts Harsh Innovations
Crimp Sleeve Packs Cable Bullet 10-Pack

Crimp Sleeve Packs

$ 9.75 - $ 9.75
$ 9.75
$ 9.75 - $ 9.75
$ 9.75
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Caps the ends of each cable line, anchoring the lobed washer and set screw during tensioning.

$ 9.75 - $ 9.75
$ 9.75
$ 9.75 - $ 9.75
$ 9.75
Black 4-24 x 5/8" Stainless Steel Star Drive Socket Head Cap Screw Packs Hardware Cable Bullet

Black 4-24 x 5/8" Stainless Steel Star Drive Socket Head Cap Screw Packs

$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60
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Secure Black Cable Bullet Post Hole Covers.

$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60 - $ 3.05
$ 1.60
Post Hole Protector | 316 Stainless Steel Hardware Cable Bullet
Post Hole Protector | 316 Stainless Steel Hardware Cable Bullet 20-Pack

Post Hole Protector

$ 1.45 - $ 29.00
$ 1.45 - $ 29.00
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$ 1.45
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Add a finishing touch and protection to your pass-through posts with these stainless steel protector sleeves.

$ 1.45 - $ 29.00
$ 1.45 - $ 29.00
$ 1.45 - $ 29.00
$ 1.45

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