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Posted by Bobk207 on June 13, 2006, 12:17 am
James wrote:
> I am building a woodshed, using 4 X 6 's as the super-structure. I
> need a strong method of joining the posts together, and plan to use steel
> straps T-shaped brackets, and L-shaped brackets at various places to join
> some of the posts.
>
>
> I am looking for heavy-duty brackets and straps, probably 3/16 of an inch
> thick. Widths would be in the three-inch range and the lengths would vary
> from 5 to 8 inches or so. Simpson products are not what I wish to use, I
> want something that not only is more robust in terms of strength, but also
> will have the rustic, heavy-duty "look." Unless they come painted
> black, I plan to paint them black, so I guess they will look like wrought
> iron.
>
> I can't find anywhere to puchase this type of product. Before posting here,
> I have googled "post brackets", "angle brackets" , "construction
> brackets" and many other similar descriptions, but I cannot find anywhere
> near what I am looking for.
>
> Yes, I know that I can make up drawings and go to a machine shop and have
> some stuff made up, but I am sure it would be cheaper and save me some time
> if I could find a source for these items.
>
> Do any of you have any ideas of locating a source for what I am looking for
> ??
>
> Thanks for any suggestions !!!
>
> --James--
Simpson has a line
http://www.strongtie.com/products/apg/index.html
check them out
they're 7 gage thickess ~.180 but only 2.5" wide :(
I'd take a look at them before fab' ing custom.
cheers
Bob
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