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Ceiling Joist Clamping

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ERE’S A QUICK AND EASYtechnique that I use to laminate 2x4s
into larger beams. First, lay a 2x6 on the floor, and level it to a
2x6 tacked to your shop ceiling. Make sure that the 2x6 on the ceiling
runs at a right angle to the ceiling joists. Now, one by one, quickly roll
glue on the face of each 2x4 and stack the laminates. Cover the stack
with another 2x6, and then spring precut 2x4s between the stack and
ceiling to provide clamping pressure. The large amount of force is sur-
prising; be careful you don’t lift the joists too far.
—DAVIDFOOS,Los Angeles, Calif.

CHAPTER NINE

2x6, tacked to

ceiling joists

2x6s on top and bottom

protect glued-up stock.

Spring 2x4s between

floor and ceiling to

provide clamping