Has anyone used this truss with 3 of the 5' sections tied together? what were the results?
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3 work great.. We aren't hanging TONS of weight.. But they are solid for sure
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I use this trustswith five sections together on a weekly basis. It handles the same as with two sections. This is an incredibly durable and capable truss! I would recommend it to any colleague.
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Yes............ I actually regularly have 4 sections tied together without a problem. Just make sure you adjust the angle to make an arch, basic masonry.
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total 6: 2 sets split the tent from front to back creating 4 squares. each of these squares are spanned by of 2 sets of 2 poles dividing the tent from side to side. I drilled holes at the ends of the four side to side poles and secured the ends (and points where each pole met another using zip ties... don't want the T-5 to crash on floor because a support bar lost its hold!
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Robert Honestly, don't waste your money! This truss sucks! Alpha Brace is way better. It's only like $4 more too. I just bought my second one from them I loved it so much. It's on Amazon too I think. alphabrace.com is the website I think
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I had only one problem. The last section I had put together, I had only to reverse it. Otherwise the instructions were OK.. I am 70 years old. Don't give up. If every part islabeled properly, it should go together fine. Larry
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You should, I did without problem. I also added two kayak mounts. You have to make the nuts very tight - I don't think this makes a difference between products as the vibration over time tent to loosen any temporary connection.
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I used it with trim work. Structural work with a brad nailer may not be good.
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I was not successful in doing so. I tried several times to do as you tried to do without success. No way could I three leveled together. In its recommended configeration I couldn't complete turns within an acceptional radius without crashing into the curb. The kit is hanging in my garage collecting dust. Thinking I might try making a garden cart from the pieces. Would appreciate any design ideas.
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You should have no problem folding it over and making it a 3' fence. I just installed it on a 4' fence and used zip ties through the mesh at the 2' and 3' levels to prevent the wind from ballooning the mesh. I used the smallest sized ties so that they would penetrate the mesh easily although the next larger sized tie would work ok I think.
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The band won't stretch to fit 4 stacked. Doubtful for 3. You could tie it with something different though
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It is unclear to me whether the knot would interfere with joining sections together, otherwise you could do it, but it depends on what you want to use it for and the stresses involved. The poles weren't really designed for that length, so might be too fragile for the application.
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yes, I put a 3/8" rebar rod through the bottom rod. Then glued the end plugs. Finally, a really flexible bungee cord connected to the tie down. The weight and flexibility has saved me from the occasional gust of wind.
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I used plastic zip ties. You can thread the ties through the webbing and around the base structure. It cost me $3 to connect 5 separate pieces and I just cut them apart to store them in the winter.
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I have 2 lined up also. Just make sure you don't hang too much weight from them, as 3 might encourage you to store more on top! And as the other comment indicated, hitting the center of the framing is critical. Have fun!
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I have used two of these on a metal "A" frame roof with no problem. As I was 30 feet in the air, I did tie a rope (600#) capacity to the end of the ladder and secured it to a heavy object on the other side of the "A" Frame. Also used a safety Belt.
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I have put 3 together, the bottom section is already put together, you just have to attach the side rails. They provide tools to assemble the bridge in the box. My wife helped me we put 2 together in 15 minutes. You may want to get some help.
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I used these brackets to attach 4x4 supports to a 4x6 cross beam. I also reinforced it with the side angle brackets. It makes a very solid connection and I haven't had any issues.
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I used 3/4 in plywood because that's how deep the t nuts are (you can get a 100 pack here for 17 bucks). If you build a proper substructure you won't have any problems with 3/4in.