Likeem 4 x 4 Post Base 4PCS,Inner Size 3.6"x3.6"Deck Post Base,Heavy Duty Metal Black Powder Coated Post Brackets,for Mailbox Post Deck Supports Porch Railing Post Holders

I have used about 12 of these over several projects, and they perform as expected. The included hardware is perfectly usable which is not always the case. If I were to have one criticism it would be that the flange portion could be a bit heavier duty. I have bolted these to railroad ties, which are not perfectly flat and if you use too much torque, the flange will bend a bit to conform to the shape of the substrate. Go easy with the impact driver and you'll be fine. I have an upcoming project building an outdoor kitchen, and will be once again using this product.

I used these to tie my deck roof posts to the top of the deck. They look really nice. I did buy some special, black lags to bolt them down: they come with cement anchors only. We don't get tornados or hurricanes here in Oregon, so I don't expect that my roof will be flying away ;-)

The post bases came exactly as advertised. They look good and are the exact dimensions. Unfortunately, I misjudged the circumference of the posts I needed to attach them to and I have to return them. I am well satisfied with what I got, I just cannot use them.

The anchors that I received were 3/8 inch in diameter, not 1/2". I pre-drilled the holes based on my partner having the same ones. His came with 1/2 in anchors. I needed to complete the project, so I had to buy 1/2 in diameter anchors. Extra expenses!!! Edit: The post bases do a good job of holding the 4x4 post snug. I used them to install a heavy gate. The posts rest in the post bases and I added an L brace at two points on the post. I used the 1/2 in. anchors I bought instead of the 3/8 in. they supplied. The 1/2 in. anchors filled the holes in the base very tightly. If you are using a handheld hammer/drill, you should use the 3/8 in. anchors. I had a hammer/drill guide so that when I started the hole the bit would not jump around. By hand, any slight deviation and the bases have no give in case you drilled the 1/2 in. holes a bit off. The product and customer service were perfect for my intended use, 4 starts instead of 5 because the anchors were not as advertised.

I would use something more substantial for a main stair anchor or a mailbox, but they were perfect for my deck. I love that they come with the anchors and are about 1/3 of the price of the heavy duty brackets (that do not come with anchors). Great purchase for me, and would recthem to anyone who doesn’t have a high stress post to anchor.