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Posted by No on June 13, 2006, 9:07 am
M&S wrote:
> 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--
>>
>>
>
>
> Do some searching for "TECO Timber".
>
> http://www.clevelandsteel.com/divisions/construction/construction.htm
>
> Be prepared to have your checkbook extremely well prepared. As posted
> alreay having these fasteners fabricated locally will likely be far more
> cost effective (though still very expensive).
>
> We have built several structures, though larger than a shed, and we have
> either fab'd the pieces ourselves or had them fab'd at a local shop.
> $30-$50+ per simple connection would not be uncommon. And dont forget
> the fasteners that will follow. It would not be uncommon to spend a
> couple hundred dollars in lags/rod/nuts/etc. to put these connectors
> together.
>
> Perhaps you have a desire to learn metal fabrication as a hobby. A
> cutting rig, small welder, and small hyd. brake may cost $1000.00. A
> small drill press for $250.00. Add a sheet of 3/16 plate at $300.00 and
> you could make the connectors yourself for $1500.00 but you'd have all
> the gear to boot!!
>
> Mark
>
Check these custom brackets out - http://tinyurl.com/z9lwh
They cost $7 including primer. Not too bad.
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