PROJECT 515
NOTE: Lay the lumber on a flat surface
before beginning laminated beam assembly.
Fig. 17
Fig. 17a
Optional Laminated Beam
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
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
30
24"