Hold It Mate Multi-Use Hook Kit Hang Flower Baskets Bird Feeders Chimes Lanterns on a Vertical Deck Railing, Balcony Porch or Fence 18 inches Long Holds up to 15lbs with Ease!

I might be exaggerating, but the ingenious design of this heavy-duty shepherd’s hook had me exclaiming: "Whoever designed this should win a Nobel Prize!" It’s that impressive, really. Despite being just a hook, its flawless functionality and simplicity of design are truly award-worthy.Our family owns a lot of well-designed products, but what stands out with this one is its durability and how intuitively it works right out of the box.Setup: Everything you need is included, with directions so simple, they fit on the back of the box. The box contains the front and back metal pieces, three bolts, and a nut. This extremely sturdy shepherd's hook connects securely to your railing, accommodating even unexpected sizes — my railing needed the middle bolt, not the longest one, proving its versatility.Installation: Following the clear directions, you connect the pieces to the railing using the appropriate-length bolt and nut. Then, slide the hook connector over the bar. It’s really that easy.Usage: I tested it with a brand-new ten-pound DynaTrap DT2000XLP, and it held solid as a rock. The design, which pinches the vertical railing posts, enhances friction, adding to its stability. This is great for heavy items but might be overkill for just light bird feeders — yet, it shows the system's robust capability.Potential Improvements: The square hook bottom that connects to the railing piece has a hole in the bottom, suggesting a possibility for even tighter security between the bars and the hook bottom?Suggestions for the Manufacturer: To help future customers, I recommend enriching the Amazon listing with a broader visual selection of installation scenarios. Showing the hook system on various types of railings would illustrate its versatility and help potential buyers visualize its use in their own spaces.In conclusion, this product inspired me to say something quite outlandish, something I’ve never said before. I hope my experience instills the confidence to consider this hook system for your needs. It’s a robust, user-friendly solution that impressively supports even hefty loads without a hitch. If your railings are up to U.S. code, and fall within the specifications in this product's listing, you’ll likely have no problems at all.

I’m very happy with this purchase. It’s easy to set up and works great!

like most apartment dwellers, the railing spindles on my deck seem to be designed to prevent any type of clamp or other way to secure bird feeders or hanging planters.this unit is great. it holds fast to the spindles themselves...the hook is just angled enough and long enough to have a nice bird feeder or plant to hang from it. very strong. it could hold a heavy plant easily...but I use it for birds. Hasn't slipped or fallen off even in high 45mph winds on a third floor balcony.its pricey, but worth it to people like me who live in these apartments that discourage hanging things outside by getting these rails that are slippery, cheap and designed to not take standard c-clamps. worth the money.

I was looking for some way to create a bit of privacy on our deck and came across these hooks. They fit the bill perfectly! The are sturdy and adjustable so you can vary them to whatever height you like vs being only able to hang of the top rail. I’m so happy I found these! Would definitely recommend!!

Exactly as pictured, easy to put together, sturdy especially for a 3rd story corner apartment that gets hit by the wind