On Feb 9, 11:53 am, "Ed" wrote:
I don't want to just hang the beam, I want it on top (because I am
removing a wall below and don't want it to show). The beam will be
supported with blocking at both ends, so the beam will still support
the joists. I looked through the simpson site and didn't see anything
that jumped out at me for this.

The beam will not support anything that is below it. it must be
placed underneath the load for any support to occur. Is this you own
personal fantasy or did you run this idea past anyone with any
experience like a carpenter?? It sound like you thing these hangars
are going to support the load. That is wrong headed in my opinion.

If I have to, I will inset it and use hangers, but that will be more
work and the 2x6s are old so they are wider then 1.5 inches, so might
not fit a regular hanger. As for the joist size, the joists are
already there and they are just in the attic over a relitivly short
span, so that shouldn't be a problem

Getting a cutoms welded bracket is probably out of my price range.

You will need a damn strong bracket if you are doing what I think. You
likely wont' find it on the shelf. If you design the bracket and
provide drawings you can hire a welder/fabricator cheaper than you
might think. Where I live metalworkers are everwhere and every farmer
and mechanic does welding. Everything is negotiable with these guys
and a lot are out of work.