Yes Been there done that used a 1/4" wood screw thread on 1 end the other end 1/4 20 thread drilled pilot hole took care not to drill too deep as to drill down into the plates through the post ran a nut down tot eh post to secure the screw then installed the cable and tightened with a second nut. if even needed to remove could use back up wrench below the cable so as not to disturb the screw threads.