Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-07-03 23:42:54 +0100, "The Medway Handyman"
said:

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-07-03 23:28:28 +0100, "The Medway Handyman"
said:

Best way to do end to end joints in 4 x 2 ? In other words to make
2 x 2.4's into a 4.8 ish length.

I was thinking either lap joint & glue & bolts or those spiky
washer things - joint doesn't have to be in line, just resist
deflection. Timber on edge.

Any thoughts?

Umm....

Buy a 5.4m length and cut it down?

Twas just an example! I need to join to get to 9+ metres.

What's the application? Will the joint be on show?

Bearer for deck - never be seen - ugly no problem!

I assume that the cross sectional dimensions would be more as well :-)

In this case no. 4 x 2 is the only size that will fit under the door
thresholds, so extra supports will be used.

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