pilgrim

we should "think out-side the box" with this one..go outside your building and determine where it would be really neat to have an access door (or panel) ABOVE the in question 2x6's..1;this is where you will slide in what ever you need to strenthen the joists from ABOVE ..glue lams,whatever..I would also block the 2x6's below the area where the lam would be placed to give you a good purchase area to tie them(2x6's and lam(s) together)..and 2;now you have a good access area Outside you building to handle longer stock that,as we all know,is not fun to handle with tools and benches in our work space.(I ASSUMED we all know the lam(s) would be supported at each end)..

I'm really the only PERFECT person I KNOW,

PILGRIM,OREGON

those type hinges have been around since the 30's..SOSS was and still is that type hinge..I do like the adjustment factor but the hinge I believe originated here about 80yrs. ago..you can still get a wide range of sizes and the router template for each size..I'm not knocking the video or install as they were great just wanted to mention where they started..here in the U.S.A. .....

pilgrim,oregon

pilgrim writes,

there simply is no contest..the elbow pain went away with the titanium..now for a titanium knee..