FMhotu 4x4 Post Base 10Pcs, Internal 3.6"x3.6" Heavy Duty Powder-Coated Steel Post Bracket Fit for Standard Wood Post Anchor, Decking Post Base for Deck Porch Handrail Railing Support with Screws

base post are well made and easy to install, maybe the walls could be a tad thicker, the screws to install could be more stout and longer,, overall a good product, i just bought more,,

“Finally, a Post Base That Can Contain My Structural Anxiety” I purchased the FMhotu 4x4 Post Base 2-Pack after realizing my deck posts were showing clear signs of existential dread. Every time I walked outside, I could hear them whispering, “We were trees once… why are we square now?” I knew I needed something heavy-duty to restore their confidence, and boy, did these brackets deliver. First off, the powder-coated steel is so robust that I briefly considered using one as a replacement hip joint for my Uncle Gary. (Still waiting for FDA approval.) The internal 3.6" × 3.6" cavity fits a 4×4 post with the gentle snugness of a bear hug from a lumberjack who hasn’t slept in three days. Installation was effortless. The included screws were forged, I assume, from the same alloy they use to hold Jupiter’s moons in orbit. When I drilled them in, my deck made a noise that can only be described as “gratitude with a hint of confusion.” Structurally, these bases turned my flailing, wobbling posts into stoic soldiers prepared to withstand hurricanes, stampedes, or even my mother-in-law’s opinions. One of the brackets looked at me afterward and said, “Is that all you’ve got?” I backed away respectfully. Since installing them, the deck has stopped tilting whenever the dog sneezes. My neighbor came over, put his hand on one of the posts, and a single tear fell from his eye. “Solid,” he whispered. I nodded. We understood each other without further words. If you're looking for brackets that are: Ridiculously strong Emotionally supportive Slightly intimidating And capable of stabilizing both your railing AND your personal life …then these FMhotu bases are the only logical choice. I would give them six stars if Amazon didn’t cruelly cap the rating at five.

These are nice and give a good clean finished look in my shop.

The powder coating and general quality is good. The hardware is ok, but I opted for longer screws to make everything a little more sturdy and I would highly recommend that to anyone buying them. As many other buyers said, the fitment it's terrible. Even if you let your lumber dry, the brackets are still too small for the dimensional lumber, my guess is it's made to European lber specs, hence the issue. Being said, I plained mine down to the dimensions needed to fit the brackets. Not everyone has the equipment to do this but for the price and quality of finish, it's hard to beat since your big box store brackets are $30 each and these are a fraction of that. If your a homeowner with basic tools, not a good fit for ya. Of your someone who has the skills and equipment to make em work, it's worth the time and effort to make them work for your project considering the price point.

If you want a chunky/block type aesthetic these are not the product you need. These fit great on our porch posts but they are very small and close fitting. Not chunky or substantial.

These are so easy to install. My husband is building a gazebo and we needed these to mount to our deck (Trek) and they went in so smoothly. There are extra screws if needed. Nice quality, great value for the cost, and they seem very durable. We've had them installed for almost a month and have had a few storms and they have held up well.

The hardware provided is just not great. I will pay for better hardware 10 out of 10. The only saving grace is that I did not need all the provided mounts and hardware which allowed for left over supply that I could replace the screws that snapped the head off. The quality of the base plates are fine. They look great. It is an easy install. I bought this for the value yea, It's ok quality and yes you can make it work. It advertisers usable for concrete and that is what I used this on. I thing my review rating would be higher if my project was a wood base install. The hardware would be fine for wood application. Overall not terrible but not great , stylish design is nice.

Love these post holders, durability and ease of use are awesome. Good value for the money