Swing-N-Slide NE 5010 ProJect 512 Manuel D'instructions page 77

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