What size timbers are used with this bracket for the supports and the cross beam (e.g. 4x4, 4x6)?
1797511
I have used these brackets to build three swing sets for my 13 grandchildren. Great product. I used 4x4's for the legs and laminated two 2x6's to make the equivalent of a 4x6 for the top bar. I use a router to round over the edges of all of the lumber to reduce splinters. You should also use the EZ Frame R/L Brace pair to prevent racking (movement left to right). You can get some good ideas from the plans for the Swing-N-Slide Scout kit at www.swing-n-slide.com/pdfs/scout%2013%20la%207084.pdf
1797512
I used these brackets to attach 4x4 supports to a 4x6 cross beam. I also reinforced it with the side angle brackets. It makes a very solid connection and I haven't had any issues.
1797513
I used 4x4's. You could use 4x6 if you wanted. It all depends how long of a beam you are using. I have a total of 4 swings on my swing with one swing on the opposite side of the upright support
1797514
The supports are 4x4 and the cross beam is a 4x6 (though I think there are alternative instructions for using several smaller beam widths bolted together).
1797515
I used 4x4 pressure treated for the legs and a 12 foot 4x6 for the top beam. Make sure you buy 4 brackets total ( 2 on each A frame). I also drilled 2 holes in each bracket to put a carriage bolt through each post since I didn't think just screws was secure enough. Just 1 in the middle of the 4 screws should work good and ours has been great for a year so far. You will also need to get 2 sets of the EZ Frame R/L Brace (pair).
1224984
i used 2 6x6 poles 4x4 will bend after time.then buy the ratchet straps from amazon for volley net very nice net
88095
It does accept a standard 4x6. However, I had to trim the end of the 4x6 just a little in order for it to fit. Could have been the bracket, could have been the 4x6. It wasn't difficult, just took the saw and shaved off about a 1/4 of an inch. Fit perfect after that.
2064679
3/4" planks, but the corner posts are 4X4's. There are rabbets in the posts to hold the planks with predrilled holes for the screws.
400604
No the 2x4 extends above the top of the brackets so your plywood will fit flat on the 2x4, not the bracket. Don't use treated lumber though.
1850531
Do not use 4x4s unless your height is no more than 4 ft off the ground. a unit of this size will require support columns like a schedule 40 pipe 4 in in diameter or more embedded in 3 by 3 ft concrete footings at least.
1782618
The bracket is about 5" by 3"; I attached the 4 of the brackets with the 3" side to the drywall and mounted a 1X6 on them. I have two stereo speakers and some other light items on the shelf, and it's supporting the weight easily.
1372579
#10 x 1" wood screw. you will need, i think, 4 per 2 x4, i think, there were 20 boards, 80 + screws. you can contact 2 x 4 at 2x4basics.com and will send them to you.
1372580
#10 x 1" wood screw. you will need, i think, 4 per 2 x4, i think, there were 20 boards, 80 + screws.you can contact 2 x 4 at 2x4basics.com and will send them to you.
1781150
The item for sale is just the black brackets. You supply the lumber (2x4 boards) and cut to whatever size you want. I made mine 31" tall and 36" deep, to accommodate my height comfort and to hold a 4x8 sheet of plywood. I am pleased with how sturdy my new sawhorses are. I used the screws that came with the brackets, and found them to be strong screws.
1606203
You have several issues here. First, consider what is holding up the 2x4. I wouldn't put a point load of 400 lbs in the middle of a span of say, 8ft. I have mine supported by a 2x8. The bolt hole spacing on the hoist is about 3 1/2 inches, so the 2x8 is wide enough to cover the holes. I bought some longer bolts (2 1/2 i think), bored the hole pattern of the hoist through the 2x8, and bolted it without using the steel brackets and short bolts that came with the hoist. If you already have a 2x4 in place, you could do the short span of 2x8 like i did and then attach the 2x8 to the 2x4. That would accommodate the bolt pattern and add stiffness.
19602
4 7/8" for steel. If you are mounting in wood, I would cut 4 3/4" and sand for a snug fit if necessary.
1498413
3 inch would do the job, the brackets are a bit more than 2 inch. It's a good product, beside the rust it came with, it has hold on well.
1104082
I had a full 4" railing so I bought 2x6's and attached the 2x6 to the 4" platform. When the boxes slip over the 2X6's they are quite secure.
194524
I used a square base of 4x4 treated lumber. The instructions call for a concrete base but in my experience that's overkill.
2151990
I used a 3/8" bit for the through holes in the beam. The bolts are 3/8" so you have to tap them through with a hammer. I recommend that you use a drill with a built in bubble level in order to get a straight hole. That's a pretty long hole to drill by eye. Also you may have to do a lot of sanding on the 4x4's and 4x6 in order to get them into the brackets. Lumber dimensions vary even within each piece. I uses a 5" orbital sander and it still took a while. Good luck!
966992
I used 5/4 treated deck boards, bolts were just long enough, but worked great! They would be too short for 2x4's.