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Matt Hamilton · 2d
TIL you can buy screws with a literal ton of sheer force + a collar designed to support tree houses. (they ain't cheap though) https://static.noauthority.social/media_attachments/files/116/100/798/2...
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@nprofile1q... I built a shelter over a guys single wide last fall. Repeatedly tried to explain that he HAS TO spring for all-thread, washers, and bolts to attach the band boards to the posts, because deck screws are meant for clamping, and not sheer strength. He never did. I also had to build it with a floating ridge beam and open "trusses", again stressing the need for cross ties to keep the weight from spreading the poles and straining the band boards. Didn't want to buy the lumber.

I give it 15yr
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Matt Hamilton · 2d
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqppsjc6p3ctdxtx4n5sd8trd66pj3tvs0cprvtp0c8tmylfrh40qsltzl9m For some, an understanding of sheer strength develops only after the rapid unloading of a hammock following a "300lb" eyebolt failure.