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Thu Oct 24 08:57:00 2002

        Ray,  I've made many of these re-enforcing straps for contractors.
The 1/4" plate is what I always used in the past.  I keep the size of the
steel to 3/4 of the beam width up to 1" inside the outside edges - for looks
and this can be somewhat of a "customers preference" to over rule this
guideline.
        The one rule to follow is to stagger your bolt holes (or lag holes),
as puting all the holes in a beautiful straight line creates a shear in one
line of the grain.  Stagger them for strength has worked for me.   I've also
gone at least 18" up on leg onto a beam but prefer 24-36 inches(as cheap
insurance), but again the customers taste will rule that again - or if the
customer has an architect, all the better, as he'll tell you what he wants.
        If your looking for someone to do this job, I'm swamped at the
moment.  Just offering suggestions to help you out in making them.

Ralph


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> Hey Guys,
>
> I have been asked to make some timber straps for 14" barn timbers for a
new home. I am not sure I have the time to "learn" all I need to know to
make them right the first time.....well in time for the builder.
>
> Anyone out there already experienced in that domain?
>
> Bob Rackers? That you?
>
> The builder is looking for pricing this week. They are to be made from
1/4" plate, some 3 sided gusset plates and some 2 sided, a few of each.
>
> I can give particulars to interested parties.
>
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
>
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