wood not straight
- Thread starter bathawk
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What happened? I thought the wood was "dead straight"?
Just kidding...we all knew that it wasn't...
Just kidding...we all knew that it wasn't...
Damn carpet fitters. Can't even fit a carpet without it undulating all over the place, making a mockery of ones meticulous measuring and cutting.
That's how I reassure myself anyway when my builds go tits up.
That's how I reassure myself anyway when my builds go tits up.
Dont be afraid of warped lumber! Use this combo to make those boards straight again:
The lag bolts are pricier than deck screws, but so is new lumber, and they are much stronger and more resilient. They say no predrilled needed, but I tap them with an 3/16" bit before drilling, and you can drill a countersink if you want a really neat look and more penetration. With the impact wrench they will suck any two pieces of wood flush together as long as they're not rotted.
Due to the price I usually don't use these for the entirety of my stands, but will use them in key places to keep everything square and true.
The lag bolts are pricier than deck screws, but so is new lumber, and they are much stronger and more resilient. They say no predrilled needed, but I tap them with an 3/16" bit before drilling, and you can drill a countersink if you want a really neat look and more penetration. With the impact wrench they will suck any two pieces of wood flush together as long as they're not rotted.
Due to the price I usually don't use these for the entirety of my stands, but will use them in key places to keep everything square and true.
