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big willy

i know this is of topic but I am trying to build a bench to set a skid of metal on. I was wondering if anyone knew of a web site that shows lumbers carying capacity.

LarryC

Wood beam strength

This home repair article has a section near the end about calculation strength of wood beams for different loads and materials.


http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/framecarp/repair/porch/beam13/replace.htm#Sizing