It is great for most veneer work. ?If only it wasn¡¯t so heavy¡
And the dust is a big drawback.
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I use MDF when doing marquetry or any form of veneer work, only because of it's stability and total lack of expanding or contracting.. Paul Schurch who was my marquetarian teacher for years was the one who had me use MDF for my projects for that reason.
Yes most of us do mainly because of the fine dust. Its gotten a bad reputation from inept woodworkers that use it in a wrong application and don't understand how to work with?it. Fine Woodworking and other mags have done articles over years on the use of MDF for extreme stability in museums. Just food for thought. Few research or read the spec sheets which explain the differences. This in Brett case is where a good sales?rep comes into play. My sales guy has over 40 years in the business and understands the products he?sells. I've met a lot?that have just started that are trained sales people that might be fine selling a refrigerator?but don't have a clue about wood or sheet goods. I¡¯ve used a bit of MDF for veneering and marquetry projects, but I just buy the stuff that my hardwood supplier carries.? Much better than that at the Borg.? Frankly, I¡¯d prefer to avoid the stuff.
Mike
Brett,
I was just kidding, not really putting the product down. My shop door have MDO for exterior cladding and are doing just fine after 18 yrs. Although, that is an ancient product.
I watch this old house and read JLC online letters - recently started getting their print magazine - but had not heard of exterior MDF. Fact that you prefer or PVC for trim is worth knowing.
Last time I looked for siding options I discovered a product made out of ash, cannot remember the name but it was rated for ground contact. IIRC, my exploration stopped when I learned each board was $60. This however is something to consider for trim. Not sure how it compared to marine grade MDF.
Imran? ? Okay, I give?up, if David Best hasn't an answer, the point must be moot. hahaha!
Imran - yes, I've used and been pleasantly?surprised at Extira?MDF for exterior?trimming, even clad a set of church doors in it. However the amount of typical MDF sag and creep (i.e. non structural uses only) still applies even to the exterior resiny stuff.? But I seem to like it better than PVC, especially when it comes to thermal expansion.?
SL (Stephen) - aha! yet ANOTHER "Medite" variant, but that is structural? Another product to investigate for applications I didn't even know I needed.
I guess most folks on this forum are like myself - MDF isn't really the "core" of the business processes, thanks for the engagement just the same. On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM imranindiana via <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: Probably all epoxy with a bit of saw dust ?
Imran ?Marine grade MDF - now ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð¡¯²õ a concept !!!
Brett, I just recently discovered that there is such a thing as exterior MDF....maybe that will float your boat ..lol!? Regards? Stephen?
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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When we experience loose or worn threads we dab yellow glue and/or urethane glue in place of loctite, based on how much trouble we've had undoing other people's sloppy repair jobs, it works pretty well.
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I use MDF when doing marquetry or any form of veneer work, only because of it's stability and total lack of expanding or contracting.. Paul Schurch who was my marquetarian teacher for years was the one who had me use MDF for my projects for that reason.
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 05:38:08 AM PDT, jmkserv@... <jmkserv@...> wrote:
Yes most of us do mainly because of the fine dust. Its gotten a bad reputation from inept woodworkers that use it in a wrong application and don't understand how to work with?it. Fine Woodworking and other mags have done articles over years on the use of MDF for extreme stability in museums. Just food for thought. Few research or read the spec sheets which explain the differences. This in Brett case is where a good sales?rep comes into play. My sales guy has over 40 years in the business and understands the products he?sells. I've met a lot?that have just started that are trained sales people that might be fine selling a refrigerator?but don't have a clue about wood or sheet goods.
I¡¯ve used a bit of MDF for veneering and marquetry projects, but I just buy the stuff that my hardwood supplier carries.? Much better than that at the Borg.? Frankly, I¡¯d prefer to avoid the stuff.
Mike
Brett,
I was just kidding, not really putting the product down. My shop door have MDO for exterior cladding and are doing just fine after 18 yrs. Although, that is an ancient product.
I watch this old house and read JLC online letters - recently started getting their print magazine - but had not heard of exterior MDF. Fact that you prefer or PVC for trim is worth knowing.
Last time I looked for siding options I discovered a product made out of ash, cannot remember the name but it was rated for ground contact. IIRC, my exploration stopped when I learned each board was $60. This however is something to consider for trim. Not sure how it compared to marine grade MDF.
Imran? ? Okay, I give?up, if David Best hasn't an answer, the point must be moot. hahaha!
Imran - yes, I've used and been pleasantly?surprised at Extira?MDF for exterior?trimming, even clad a set of church doors in it. However the amount of typical MDF sag and creep (i.e. non structural uses only) still applies even to the exterior resiny stuff.? But I seem to like it better than PVC, especially when it comes to thermal expansion.?
SL (Stephen) - aha! yet ANOTHER "Medite" variant, but that is structural? Another product to investigate for applications I didn't even know I needed.
I guess most folks on this forum are like myself - MDF isn't really the "core" of the business processes, thanks for the engagement just the same. On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM imranindiana via <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: Probably all epoxy with a bit of saw dust ?
Imran ?Marine grade MDF - now ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð¡¯²õ a concept !!!
Brett, I just recently discovered that there is such a thing as exterior MDF....maybe that will float your boat ..lol!? Regards? Stephen?
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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Re: Drawer Notching for Blum
I've always left the back slat of the drawer box cut short enough where notching is not needed at all.. The bottom is set in a dado groove on the sides and front.? The bottom is secured to the back of the drawer box with either screws or staples..In all my years, I've never once had a bottom fail or come loose.
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 12:48:32 PM PDT, joelgelman via groups.io <joelgelman@...> wrote:
I remember watching Frank Klausz make a step stool to include dovetails and sliding dovetail in very little time at a show way back when American Woodworker was involved. ?Talented guy with hand tool skills. I was looking at his video on Youtube.
I always wanted the full dovetails to be seen in the rear if the drawer would be pulled out all the way. ?With the cut off the back method, you do not get that bottom cap, and you have to remember to not do that cut at the bottom ?avoid a missing bottom corner of the side panel.
However, definitely not a big deal as that area really never gets attention. ?Maybe I will change the way I make drawers in the future, although that shaper does make quick work of notching. ?To me, one advantage is being able to remove-replace the drawer bottom as an option. ?Appreciate the input. ??
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Yes most of us do mainly because of the fine dust. Its gotten a bad reputation from inept woodworkers that use it in a wrong application and don't understand how to work with?it. Fine Woodworking and other mags have done articles over years on the use of MDF for extreme stability in museums. Just food for thought. Few research or read the spec sheets which explain the differences. This in Brett case is where a good sales?rep comes into play. My sales guy has over 40 years in the business and understands the products he?sells. I've met a lot?that have just started that are trained sales people that might be fine selling a refrigerator?but don't have a clue about wood or sheet goods.
I¡¯ve used a bit of MDF for veneering and marquetry projects, but I just buy the stuff that my hardwood supplier carries.? Much better than that at the Borg.? Frankly, I¡¯d prefer to avoid the stuff.
Mike
Brett,
I was just kidding, not really putting the product down. My shop door have MDO for exterior cladding and are doing just fine after 18 yrs. Although, that is an ancient product.
I watch this old house and read JLC online letters - recently started getting their print magazine - but had not heard of exterior MDF. Fact that you prefer or PVC for trim is worth knowing.
Last time I looked for siding options I discovered a product made out of ash, cannot remember the name but it was rated for ground contact. IIRC, my exploration stopped when I learned each board was $60. This however is something to consider for trim. Not sure how it compared to marine grade MDF.
Imran? ? Okay, I give?up, if David Best hasn't an answer, the point must be moot. hahaha!
Imran - yes, I've used and been pleasantly?surprised at Extira?MDF for exterior?trimming, even clad a set of church doors in it. However the amount of typical MDF sag and creep (i.e. non structural uses only) still applies even to the exterior resiny stuff.? But I seem to like it better than PVC, especially when it comes to thermal expansion.?
SL (Stephen) - aha! yet ANOTHER "Medite" variant, but that is structural? Another product to investigate for applications I didn't even know I needed.
I guess most folks on this forum are like myself - MDF isn't really the "core" of the business processes, thanks for the engagement just the same. On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM imranindiana via <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: Probably all epoxy with a bit of saw dust ?
Imran ?Marine grade MDF - now ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð¡¯²õ a concept !!!
Brett, I just recently discovered that there is such a thing as exterior MDF....maybe that will float your boat ..lol!? Regards? Stephen?
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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and a "chuckle" it did.. well..more like a full out laugh!? I can see it now.. "Honey!! c'ome here a sec!!
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 05:33:37 AM PDT, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana@...> wrote:
Nothing wrong. Hopefully will provide a chuckle to many in the morning.
Imran
On May 21, 2020, at 8:27 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike= [email protected]> wrote: ?Damn autocorrect.? Guess I should¡¯ve proof read. > On May 21, 2020, at 6:20 AM, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: > > Mike, > > ¡°should I lactate the threaded insert¡±, I do not advise that but more power to you if you are able to do so, LOL > > I do not see a down side to using the thread lock. > > Imran > > On May 21, 2020, at 8:06 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike= [email protected]> wrote: > > ?I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs.? The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back.? They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws.? The hole in the back post will be plugged. > > Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug? > > Mike > > > > > >
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Nothing wrong. Hopefully will provide a chuckle to many in the morning.
Imran
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On May 21, 2020, at 8:27 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike@...> wrote: ?Damn autocorrect. Guess I should¡¯ve proof read. On May 21, 2020, at 6:20 AM, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana@...> wrote:
Mike,
¡°should I lactate the threaded insert¡±, I do not advise that but more power to you if you are able to do so, LOL
I do not see a down side to using the thread lock.
Imran
On May 21, 2020, at 8:06 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike@...> wrote:
?I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs. The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back. They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws. The hole in the back post will be plugged.
Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug?
Mike
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Damn autocorrect. Guess I should¡¯ve proof read.
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On May 21, 2020, at 6:20 AM, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana@...> wrote:
Mike,
¡°should I lactate the threaded insert¡±, I do not advise that but more power to you if you are able to do so, LOL
I do not see a down side to using the thread lock.
Imran
On May 21, 2020, at 8:06 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike@...> wrote:
?I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs. The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back. They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws. The hole in the back post will be plugged.
Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug?
Mike
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Mike I refinished our 1980 Teak dining room chairs 2 or 3 years?ago. Part of the process was?complete disassembly and the backs were held the same way and also plugged. The main parts that loosened were all the glue joints, all the plugged screw joints remain tight. If your?wood was properly dried and has the right moisture content I cant?see why a little red locite?would hurt since you probably don't want to disassemble anytime soon. Also I used West System Epoxy to reassemble the chairs. Hope this helps.?
I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs.? The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back.? They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws.? The hole in the back post will be plugged.
Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug?
Mike
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Mike,
¡°should I lactate the threaded insert¡±, I do not advise that but more power to you if you are able to do so, LOL
I do not see a down side to using the thread lock.
Imran
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On May 21, 2020, at 8:06 AM, habacomike via groups.io <habacomike@...> wrote:
?I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs. The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back. They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws. The hole in the back post will be plugged.
Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug?
Mike
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FWIW, I have sent txt and email to the contacts provided at the legit website.
Imran
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On May 21, 2020, at 7:58 AM, imranindiana via groups.io <imranindiana@...> wrote:
?Saw this router for $93. If you go directly to Suppinc.com they sell apparel and don¡¯t carry tools
I went all they way to PayPal payment page an then quit. Just heads up.
Imran
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I¡¯ve used a bit of MDF for veneering and marquetry projects, but I just buy the stuff that my hardwood supplier carries. ?Much better than that at the Borg. ?Frankly, I¡¯d prefer to avoid the stuff.
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Brett,
I was just kidding, not really putting the product down. My shop door have MDO for exterior cladding and are doing just fine after 18 yrs. Although, that is an ancient product.
I watch this old house and read JLC online letters - recently started getting their print magazine - but had not heard of exterior MDF. Fact that you prefer or PVC for trim is worth knowing.
Last time I looked for siding options I discovered a product made out of ash, cannot remember the name but it was rated for ground contact. IIRC, my exploration stopped when I learned each board was $60. This however is something to consider for trim. Not sure how it compared to marine grade MDF.
Imran? ? Okay, I give?up, if David Best hasn't an answer, the point must be moot. hahaha!
Imran - yes, I've used and been pleasantly?surprised at Extira?MDF for exterior?trimming, even clad a set of church doors in it. However the amount of typical MDF sag and creep (i.e. non structural uses only) still applies even to the exterior resiny stuff.? But I seem to like it better than PVC, especially when it comes to thermal expansion.?
SL (Stephen) - aha! yet ANOTHER "Medite" variant, but that is structural? Another product to investigate for applications I didn't even know I needed.
I guess most folks on this forum are like myself - MDF isn't really the "core" of the business processes, thanks for the engagement just the same. On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 4:27 PM imranindiana via <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: Probably all epoxy with a bit of saw dust ?
Imran ?Marine grade MDF - now ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð¡¯²õ a concept !!!
Brett, I just recently discovered that there is such a thing as exterior MDF....maybe that will float your boat ..lol!? Regards? Stephen?
-- Brett Wissel Saint Louis Restoration 1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd) St Louis, MO 63110 314.772.2167 brett@...
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I¡¯m just about done building my set of dining chairs. The chair backs are held to the back post with threaded inserts inset into the back. They are through screwed to the back post with machine screws. The hole in the back post will be plugged.
Here¡¯s the question ¡ª given that it will be impossible to get to the machine screw to tighten it should it loosen, should I lactate the threaded insert to keep the screw snug?
Mike
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Watch out for Hacked Site
Saw this router for $93. If you go directly to Suppinc.com they sell apparel and don¡¯t carry tools
I went all they way to PayPal payment page an then quit. Just heads up.
Imran
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Re: Drawer Notching for Blum
Not sure I'd want to get my hands anywhere near the shaper setup in those videos.
I've made hundreds of dovetailed drawers from solid maple that required notches for Blum slides and I find it simple to just use an oscillating multi-tool with a sharp blade designed for wood cutting.? I have a cordless version for ease of use.
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I was wondering if someone has an EGL that they want to sell for a reasonable price.? The retail price on the Felder website has gone up a lot since I last remember seeing it a few years ago!? I'm in the Seattle area.
Thanks!
Anil
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Re: Building a closet for dust collector
Joe, it may not make sense for you (not exactly?average?hobbyist shop nor average climate), but cu ft air exchange numbers are too simple.? Thermal mass and other issues come into play.? My shop is closet-size?compared to yours, at a paltry 450 square feet, and the math says my cyclone would evacuate the air in 3 minutes.? But I routinely run my cyclone for far?longer in a ~25¡ã delta T, and I've never noticed even the slightest effect on shop comfort.? ?But I have radiant floors, which make ambient air temp less important.
In any event, I have a hunch that very few people think about outside exhaust, but it may be accessible for more folks than realize it, so I mention it.?
2400 sq ft shop say average 10 ft ceiling for Easy math is 24,000 cu ft. 1200 cfm dust collect would send 24,000 cu ft out in 20 min. Bringing in 110F air and cooling it is tough.?
On May 20, 2020, at 6:54 PM, mark thomas <murkyd@...> wrote:
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Of course you don¡¯t want to pay a lot of money to condition air and then blow it all outside.? But it depends on climate and how much you use it.? Obviously in a professional?shop running 8 hours a day in snow country,? blowing outside seems
impractical.? ?But a hobbyist running a cyclone intermittently in a moderate climate is not going to see a significant impact on air conditioning bill.
Once upon a time, I had an Oneida inside my shop.? Several years ago, I built a "lean-to" shed behind the shop, I removed a window in the back to allow the room for the duct work to get to the dust collector and air can return.? I looked up the pros and cons
of exhausting to the outside with a seal.? I keep my shop climate controlled and it was my understanding that when you suck air out that is not good for air conditioning.? By having an opening, that allows the well insulated shed to be climate controlled.?
Sure, there would be less noise if totally isolated, and I very much like quiet when it comes to noice from things like air compressors and dust collectors, but for me, noise is not a problem.? If I had a very noisy dust collector, that would be different.
Fortunately, my dust collector is extremely quiet. ?
I have been very happy with my shed.? I "bought" space inside the shop.? I do think it is a bit quieter being back there even though there is a connection, and it is setup where there are larger "French" doors in the back so when it is time to empty the dust
bins, I wheel the green waste cans to the door, and empty them where if any dust gets on the concrete outside, no problem.? Dust in the air blows away.
Anyhow, just some feedback. ?
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Re: Building a closet for dust collector
I just know that I¡¯ve hung spiral pipe and the best way was to screw it together on the floor then put it up. Once I discovered nordfab and what a dream it was to put one piece on, then the next, because it was so self supportive, I knew I would never do it any other way. Carry one piece, even the 5 foot sections, up the ladder, hold it in one hand with the clamp in the other, push it close and snap the clamp. But I¡¯m alone. Many ways to skin a cat...
Bill Belanger?
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 19:50 Jason Holtz < jholtzy@...> wrote: Bill, I've got a forklift and a come along. Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture
612 432-2765
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Re: Building a closet for dust collector
Bill, I've got a forklift and a come along. Jason Holtz
J. Holtz Furniture
3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406
612 432-2765 -- Jason J. Holtz Furniture 3307 Snelling Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Re: Felder-grade wooden joint
Is there a reason why you can¡¯t build in a compression arm ie a triangle? That should easily solve your problem. ?
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Torsion box ¡°laying¡± on it.
Pic of cross section attached for context... it¡¯s a platform with a ¡°bolt¡± assembly that allows me to leave the platform ¡°locked¡± on the upper floor not suspended from the hoist.
The bolts actually articulate with a special ¡°key¡± lever inserted from the top of the platform - so to drop it you have to find the key to the control box for the hoist, hoist to release tension, and then use the keyed lever to retract the bolts.
Then you can lower the hoist to the ground.
The platform is... stout. ?I suspended it by the bolts and then jumped up and down in the middle... with just screws it held fine, then it got glued and screwed more.
So the load is... shear/angle? ?Mostly shear I¡¯d guess from the strength of the torsion box, but it¡¯s more ¡°long¡± strong than ¡°narrow¡± strong so I suspect more load in the middle of the arm.
I¡¯ve also considered weaving a cable ¡°through¡± the platform - I could start at 24¡± out and with a 7¡± rise - get a nice gusset with a hidden cable. ?But it means the lift arms are tied to the platform - less cool and harder to work on later.
The arms hang from the unistrut and ³Ù³ó±ð°ù±ð¡¯²õ a 1 ton lift above.
If I just need to spring for 80/20 or find a welder... I guess I will. ?But ships and huge stuff has been made of just wood - this doesn¡¯t seem too nuts.
I mean it¡¯s an elevator in my shop, it¡¯s a little nuts, but not like, excessive.
 
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On May 20, 2020, at 9:24 PM, Michael Tagge <mike.j.tagge@...> wrote:
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What direction is the carry going to be? Straight down or on an angle/lever/shearing?
Michael Tagge
Built Custom Carpentry
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Good evening,
So I have a project I¡¯m trying to complete, and Im nearing the end and am looking for opinions.
I need to make a 90 degree joint, approx 3¡±x3¡± timbers of whatever I please.
I intend the ¡°leg¡± to extend 30-36¡±, and anticipate 250-350 lbs static load at the 16¡± point-ish.
I was thinking of 1/2¡± plies Bridled, and would consider going to 1/4¡± to get more glueing surface of it seems like it is needed.
Pic of assembly and close up of proposed joint.
Should I quit being silly and just sandwich a 1/4¡± steel L in there running 12¡± each way?
Why ¡°felder grade¡±, well this is the felder group, y¡¯all seem really bright, and I can¡¯t lead with ¡°so I¡¯m finishing up the elevator in my shop¡±...
Thanks for the advice,
Brian
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