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Attach Lifting Handles to the Beam

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Giant beam?! No problem!

What happens here

Begin by preparing the main wooden beam for transport. Two individuals will attach shorter wooden pieces, approximately 2 to 3 feet long, perpendicular to the main beam. These smaller pieces will serve as temporary lifting handles. Use a cordless drill or impact driver to firmly secure each handle to the beam with at least two wood screws, ensuring they are strong enough to bear the weight when lifting. These handles should be spaced appropriately for comfortable lifting by two people each.

Goal: Create secure lifting points on the large wooden beam.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill Makita — Driving screws to attach the lifting handles
  • Large Wooden Beam Pro Wood — The primary structural component to be moved
  • Shorter Wooden Pieces — Creating temporary lifting handles
  • Wood Screws — Securing the lifting handles to the beam