Hanging 15 lbs child from a 1x6 over head. Which supports more downward force - screwing horizontally into the 1” edge, or vertically straight up into the 6” face? Submitted by Jolly-Performer t3_zzpyxq on December 31, 2022 at 9:08 AM in DIY 38 comments 2
nixiebunny t1_j2e4r1p wrote on December 31, 2022 at 4:18 PM Screws are much stronger in shear than tension. Use a bracket from the sides rather than trusting the life of your kid to a wood screw in tension. Permalink 2
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