Roy Baldone wrote:
> On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:27:22 -0400, "cshenk" <cshenk1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> "David Nebenzahl" wrote
>>
>>> But forget the glue: hardware alone will secure the sistered post to
the
>>> original one. Glue won't do any good. Either through-bolts as you
describe
>>> (bolt/nut/washer), or use a lag screw, which is what I think you're
>>> describing: basically a big wood screw with a thick shank and a hex
head
>>> for using a wrench.
>> Perhaps he meant the glue to just hold the post up in place until he
added
>> the through-bolts?
>>
> No, I have clamps that will hold everything in place.
> I thought the glue would help.
> A long time ago, I worked construction for a summer and when I had to
> make the headers over the doors, I was told to use nails and glue.
> Don't know if that was/is the right way, but that was the way the
> person paying me told me to do it, so I did.
>
> And, yes, I was referring to a Lag Screw. I just didn't know the
> name. (referring to David Nebenzahi's post.)
>
> What do you call the longs threaded metal rods with no head?
In don't know exactly what they are called, but I never have a problem
finding them in a hardware store.
It seems I come across them whenever I'm looking for something else.
Perhaps you can ask for threaded steel rods?
>
> I'm not a carpenter by any means, and while I don't enough to even ask
> the right questions at times, or use to right words, I do try. And I
> appreciate the responses I've gotten.
> I did take some pictures but they turned out incredibly awful, so I
> will try to find another camera and take and post some tonight.
>
> Thanks
> RB
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