Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Heavy Timber Post-to-Beam Welded Saddle Connection

6x6 solid Douglas fir post, 6x10 beam, 1/4 in steel column saddle cap

Time: 2 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
12 parts and 8 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not notch beam bottom edges over saddle welds; bevel the wood beam corners slightly to maintain flat contact.
Secure timber beams from rolling or dislodging during erection until joists or knee braces are tied in.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Heavy Timber Post-to-Beam Welded Saddle Connection

6x6 solid Douglas fir post, 6x10 beam, 1/4 in steel column saddle cap

Time: 2 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
12 parts and 8 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not notch beam bottom edges over saddle welds; bevel the wood beam corners slightly to maintain flat contact.
Secure timber beams from rolling or dislodging during erection until joists or knee braces are tied in.