"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
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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!


Just lap them above a support.
No need for any extra glue if they are not load bearing in any way.
If you are worried that the screws will not be in-line then butt them and
screw a strip either side.