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I dunno, David... 6" x 6" is some SERIOUS lumber... it should have no trouble spanning 10-12 feet (or more)... I'd be more concerned about the overhang of 6 feet with no support.

Hence the Y bracing requirement

I can't imagine how you lifted those up there, Michael - was it just you and your wife???

clear enough skies

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It looks like a 2X6 to me. Maybe my old eyeballs are messing with me but when you look at the closeup of the column/runout joint, it sure looks like 2X and not a 6X.

Personally, I'm using a 4X4 for my runout, but it's only 8' long.

Edit: Just read through the rest of the thread. It's a 4X6. We were both off the mark. However, I do agree that the unsupported overhang could be a problem.

David

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Edited by David Pavlich (06/09/08 04:57 PM)

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