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PROJECT 512
NOTE:
Lay the lumber on a flat surface
before beginning laminated beam assembly.
NOTE:
Attach one end of the beam with one
2-1/2'' screws, screw boards and attach the other
end with three 2-1/2'' screws. This will insure that
your boards will stay aligned throughout the
remainder of the beam assembly.
24"
Fig. 23
Fig. 23a
P. Laminated Beam Instructions
1.
If 4" x 6" lumber is not available, you may
laminate two 2" x 6" x 144'' pieces of lumber
together to create the beam.
2.
Lay the lumber on a flat surface and align all of
the edges.
NOTE:
Make sure each piece of
lumber is the same length. If it is not, trim board(s).
3.
From the end of each board, measure and place a
mark at 24" intervals
(Fig. 23)
.
4.
Assemble the beam by attaching each end
together using three 2-1/2'' screws
(Fig. 23a).
Note:
Stagger the screws as shown in
(Fig. 23a).
to
insure a sturdy bond. Repeat every 24" along the
entire length of the beam.When beam is complete,
measure, drill holes, and attach beam clamps and
nylon bushing swing hangers
Optional Laminated Beam
Stagger screws to
insure a sturdy
bond between
boards
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