Timber Frame Brackets

[scw]

I need some help.  I am looking for some really stout brackets for bracing up timbers.  My birdsmouths on my 4x6 rafters are pretty poor and I need some steel 90 degree brackets to keep them from rolling.  I know I can get them custom made, but does anyone have any suggestions where I may find some online?  I want the big stout ones that I can lag in, none of the cheesy ones you can get at the Depot.

Many thanks.

scw

[MountainDon]

If you have the ability to drill steel and cut, and if you can find a suitable square or rectangular tube you can make them. I've done that, but it does require tools for the job, cutting especially.

[scw]

Yeah, do not have the capacity to do that.  Been searching online again with no luck.  Thanks for the advice though.

[PEG688]

Humm if your cuts are that bad your in for more trouble when you go to sheathing but Simpson has some pretty beefie stuff ,
look at this link if they arn't heavy enought you got real issues ,  

http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/HL_APG.html#gallery




 or what if you shimmed all your rockey , out of plane rafters with cedar , or some other type shim , the plastic kind maybe , and then run a big lag bolt  , say 1/2" x 5" down thru the top of the rafter and  into your top plates , won't meet any code but maybe thats not a issue for you :-/

[scw]

Code it not an issue.  It's a hunting camp with no power or running water (yet).  It was tough to get the birdsmouths proper in 4x6 rafters with a standard skill saw, with which I am obviously not very skilled.  I will probably do some shims and probably should have done that sooner.  I will also check that link.

Thanks.