bjb
if you follow the link to the Halsteel sight they have a chart with color coded nails with all the shank and length on it
airnail has a similar chart you could just copy it in you plans and spec out the proper color or size you need that woul be the best from a framers side
you are all...
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I'm not to good at making my point typing thing out
on an on line forum
what I wanted to say is we use nail guns every framer uses them
and 95% of the engineers I work with calc for them
so if any of you are not calcing for gun nails you should
because thats what your going to get no mater...
bjb
I work with some very good structural engineers and they all know how gun nails work and are very familiar with them maybe you all should do some research
http://www.halsteel.com/section.asp?catid=192&pageid=211
here is a link to a nail manufacturer of gun nails you will see a link to a...
you can make your tie backs out of tubular steal and have two sizes so one can slide inside the other with holes spaced 6" apart for a pin for adjustment
if the frame is to heavy for a man to hold while adjusting then you can add a small block&tackle to support and move the frame while the pins...
