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Re: Strip: Building a Strongback
By:Erik
Date: 12/22/2007, 11:44 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Building a Strongback (Kudzu)

For an internal strongback, I would think an engineered 2X4 would be a good choice. I think you can get them up to 30 ft long. They come in different grades, but all should be strong, stable and straight. You can order them at Lowes or Home Depot. Has anyone tried this?

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Strip: Building a Strongback
CH10 -- 12/22/2007, 8:03 am
Taking Advantage of Manufactured Edges on Plywood
Lloyd Peterson -- 12/27/2007, 2:55 am
Re: Taking Advantage of Manufactured Edges on Plyw
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/30/2007, 8:14 pm
Re: Taking Advantage of Manufactured Edges on Plyw
Mike Scarborough -- 12/27/2007, 10:23 am
Thank You MIke
Lloyd Peterson -- 12/27/2007, 10:54 am
Re: Thank You MIke
Kudzu -- 12/27/2007, 12:13 pm
Re: Thank You MIke
Mike Savage -- 12/28/2007, 3:28 pm
Re: Thank You MIke *LINK* *Pic*
Etienne Muller -- 1/25/2008, 12:20 pm
Re: Thank You MIke
Etienne Muller -- 1/27/2008, 6:20 pm
Re: Thank You MIke
Roy Morford -- 12/27/2007, 1:10 pm
Re: Strip: Building a Strongback *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/23/2007, 5:28 am
Correction--2 sheets of plywood *NM*
John Monroe -- 12/23/2007, 6:58 am
Re: Correction--2 sheets of plywood
Bill Hamm -- 12/24/2007, 1:31 am
Re: Correction--2 sheets of plywood
John Monroe -- 12/24/2007, 4:12 am
Re: Correction--2 sheets of plywood
Bill Hamm -- 12/24/2007, 4:16 am
Re: Strip: Building a Strongback
John Eberly -- 12/22/2007, 12:46 pm
Re: Strip: Building a Strongback
Kudzu -- 12/22/2007, 10:52 am
Re: Strip: Building a Strongback
Erik -- 12/22/2007, 11:44 am