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Self taught01 · Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Huddersfield

Could anybody tell me how to attach wood to an I beam?
This is how I need to attach my joist hangers.

Thanks

thescruff · Moderator Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 4500 Location: Bath

Normally the joist would be notched into the H beam.

But as per your drawing the easiest way would be to fire the nails straight into the steel using the correct size cartridges.

You can hire a machine for this, but you must follow safety proceedure and wear the protective gear.

Self taught01 · Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Huddersfield

Is this machine you mention called a tek screw gun? If not what do I ask for in the hire shop?

Thanks for replying

thescruff · Moderator Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 4500 Location: Bath

Called a spit gun.

http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-322550/spit-spitfire-p370-cartridge-gun.html

Hilti also do a system based on the same idea, possibly better, see what the hire shop has and go on their advice.

http://www.hilti.co.uk/holuk/modules/prcat/prca_navigation.jsp?OID=-19231

See the GX gas system

Self taught01 · Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Huddersfield

Thanks

thescruff · Moderator Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 4500 Location: Bath

No Probs, as I said follow the instruction to the letter, and ask the hire shop man to demonstrate.

Do not play with the wrong colour cartridges, treat it as a shot gun that can kill if abused.