Optional Laminated Beam
Fig. 23
note: Lay the lumber on a flat surface
before beginning laminated beam assembly.
Fig. 23a
Stagger screws to
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.
1. If 4" x 6" lumber is not available, you may
2. Lay the lumber on a flat surface and align all of
3. From the end of each board, measure and place a
4. Assemble the beam by attaching each end
insure a sturdy
bond between
boards
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P. Laminated Beam Instructions
laminate two 2" x 6" x 144'' pieces of lumber
together to create the beam.
the edges. NOTE: Make sure each piece of
lumber is the same length. If it is not, trim board(s).
mark at 24" intervals (Fig. 23).
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
ProJect 512
24"