Abstract: A mounting device for a deck post in the shape of a square tubular member polygonal planar side elements and one or more an attachment members extending from the top of the tubular member and which form grooves that are sized and spaced to receive structural joists, and at least one sidewall having a top ledge for the support of decking, and at least one retaining tab extending perpendicular from the bottom edge of the tubular members to retain a post member inserted into the tubular member.

Abstract: A cutting guides for posts are disclosed including an L-shaped guides that has an L shaped slop that is closed on opposite ends and which has hardened steel along the slot edges and in embodiments, the hardened steel is made from removable steel rods that are received in grooves that defines the sides of the L-shaped slop and further includes drilling guides for such posts that orient the location of a bore hole and are designed to maintain a cutting bit perpendicular to the work surface during a drilling operation.

Abstract: A mounting device for a deck post in the shape of a square tubular member polygonal planar side elements and one or more an attachment members extending from the top of the tubular member and which form grooves that are sized and spaced to receive structural joists, and at least one sidewall having a top ledge for the support of decking, and at least one retaining tab extending perpendicular from the bottom edge of the tubular members to retain a post member inserted into the tubular member.

Abstract: A mounting device for a deck post in the shape of a square tubular member made from four flat polygonal planar side elements and one or more an attachment members extending from the top of the tubular member and which form grooves that are sized and spaced to receive structural joists, and at least one retaining tab extending perpendicular from the bottom edge of the tubular members to retain a post member inserted into the tubular member.