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PROJECT 513
NOTE:
Lay the lumber on a flat surface
before beginning laminated beam assembly.
NOTE:
Attach one end of the beam with three
2-1/2'' screws. Secure 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.
Stagger screws to
insure a sturdy
bond between
boards
24"
Fig. 17
Fig. 17a
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. 17)
.
4.
Assemble the beam by attaching each end
together using three 2-1/2'' screws
(Fig. 17a).
Note:
Stagger the screws as shown in (
Fig. 17a)
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
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