Position and Secure the First Bracket
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Pro tip: do what you can on the ground!
What happens here
Begin by positioning the first metal bracket on a wooden beam. Use a speed square to ensure the bracket is perfectly perpendicular and flush with the edge of the beam. Once aligned, use a cordless impact driver to secure the bracket by driving screws through its pre-drilled holes into the wooden beam. Ensure the screws are driven fully and securely for a strong connection.
Goal: Attach the initial metal bracket to the wooden beam with precise alignment.
Tools and materials
- Cordless Impact Driver Makita — Efficiently driving screws into the wooden beam
- Metal Bracket — Connecting the pergola slats to the main support beam
- Screws — Fastening the metal bracket to the wooden beam
- Speed Square Empire — Ensuring precise right-angle alignment of the bracket on the beam
- Wooden Beam — The main component of the pergola slat structure