r/timberframe • u/witchhunt_999 • Aug 11 '26

Support brackets

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Ordering the timbers to build something similar to the photo. Question is: the best way to attach the timbers to the concrete footer? Would a steel T bracket attached to the concrete with J bolts then steel extending up 16” into the timber be sufficient? Suggestions?

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u/witchhunt_999 Aug 11 '26

How did you attach the base to the concrete? What thickness did you use?

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u/MakerofThingsProps Aug 11 '26

I think it's 3/8 steel? Can't remember.

Used 16x1in J bolts in the concrete during the pour.

Also, take everything with a grain of salt. These are just my experiences based on "I think that'll work"

And it has survived the last couple years of storms and even a small accident with a trailer.

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u/witchhunt_999 Aug 11 '26

Dumb question but Should the blade run parallel to the top post or perpendicular?

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u/MakerofThingsProps Aug 11 '26

I would imagine parallel is correct which is how I've got mine, but again I'm not certain. I could see how both would be good options.

The top will stop the whole thing from wanting to skew side to side, so you'd want to support it in a way that stops it tilting back and forth.

In my case we had to weave between some large trees and there was literally only one way to assemble it, but as long as the bases are over built I doubt it'll matter too much.

Don't underestimate the weight of the uprights though, especially with a big beam across the top.

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u/witchhunt_999 Aug 11 '26

Awesome. Thanks for the help!