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Prepare Toenail Test Specimen

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What happens here

Prepare the first test specimen by attaching a wooden support beam to a vertical wooden post using the toenailing method. This involves driving four nails at an angle (two on each side) through the support beam into the post to secure the connection. Ensure the nails are deeply set to simulate a typical toenail connection.

Goal: Create a wooden joint using the toenailing method for strength testing.

Tools and materials

  • Nails — Securing the wooden beam via toenailing
  • Vertical Wooden Post — The vertical member supporting the beam
  • Wooden Support Beam — The horizontal member being attached

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