Recent content by mmoott

Thanks all for the advice, first time posting here and it was really helpful

Yes, parallel to the grain! not perpendicular Unfortunately we cant strap the post because it will be wrapped in plastic for protection, too slippery for the strop to hold. We cant put the bolt through the post either since it will all be visible and the clients do not want to see plugged...

Hello all, I have what I think is a very basic engineering query, would be great if any of you can help me out. I need to lift some oak columns by a 16mm diameter pin. I want to work out whether the oak above the pin has the strength to carry the column when it is lifted. See attached diagram...