Replacing steps

[Greenman]

I tell everyone that asks about construction, it's easy to do and easy to fuck up.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

My railing is a little wobbly from messing with it.
What are your thoughts on securing it with some L bracket things, I could even conceal them under the steps or should I look for a post bracket things to go around 3 of 4 sides then anchor that into the steps?
I didn’t change the 3/8 lag bolts that connected it to the old stairs because the bolts were never coming out without breaking the board.
I cut holes in the new step to allow the lag bolt to go thru but as covered earlier the stringer placement is off a bit and that allows wobble.

Something like this on the front and back?
Seems sort of expensive for what it is
The wobble is left/right. Front/back is sturdy

Simpson Strong-Tie HLPC 5 in. x 3 in. Black Powder-Coated Ornamental Heavy Angle HL53PC - The Home Depot

The Decorative Hardware line consists of aesthetically pleasing, pre-finished connectors designed for exposed wood applications. These connectors provide structural performance and add a unique appearance

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[Greenman]

Those brackets certainly won't hurt, and without seeing how the rail posts are connected I can't tell you what will work.

I always run my rail posts down into the deck framing next to a joist and bolt through in two directions. A little shimming while tightening the bolts gets you perfect posts that very solid.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Those brackets certainly won't hurt, and without seeing how the rail posts are connected I can't tell you what will work.

I always run my rail posts down into the deck framing next to a joist and bolt through in two directions. A little shimming while tightening the bolts gets you perfect posts that very solid.

Yeah that’s how it was but I mounted the stringer a bit far away. There is a gap I’ll try to shim but I think it is too much of a gap for the shim to stay put.

 

[jmagg]

Yeah that’s how it was but I mounted the stringer a bit far away. There is a gap I’ll try to shim but I think it is too much of a gap for the shim to stay put.

Cut a custom shim and bolt through?

 

[jack46606]

Install a block between the stringers that's screwed to the deck, it should be as wide as the entire stringer at the deck. Then screw through the stringer into the block.
It's called a pressure block and will solve your problem.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Install a block between the stringers that's screwed to the deck, it should be as wide as the entire stringer at the deck. Then screw through the stringer into the block.
It's called a pressure block and will solve your problem.

That’s more or less what I did. Thanks for the suggestion!