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Title: Metal corner brackets
Post by: Keng65 on June 29, 2015, 05:17:57 pm
Hi,
Can any one advise me as to where I can buy these corner brackets for joining new boxes together as seen in this YouTube video please.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdhX-3Y6GLU

Thank you.

Ken.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: texanbelchers on June 29, 2015, 06:33:27 pm
Look at the video title and do a search on the internet.  It comes right up.

I had the same idea and, of course, someone had already done it.  I decided they were too expensive.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: flyboy on June 29, 2015, 07:56:59 pm
I opted for Kreg Pocket holes/screws. I use two bar clamps to hold them for the screwing part. I use 5 screws for Deeps and 4 for honey supers.

I may try using glue also but thus far just the screws.

I tried to post a pic but my pic files were too big.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: Keng65 on June 30, 2015, 04:58:58 pm
Thank you for the reply's guys much appreciated.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: Michael Bush on July 01, 2015, 08:13:57 am
I think he also has the brackets in copper.  You can make a very fancy looking garden hive with the cooper and a copper top.  He has some other frame rest pieces etc.  They are pretty expensive, but certainly strong and pretty...
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: scottie52 on May 29, 2017, 10:24:25 pm
Using the brackets, in the vid how big of a space do you get between boxes with one sitting on top of the other.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: Acebird on May 30, 2017, 10:13:25 am
If you look closely you will see the boards are routed for the brackets.  If the wood was replaced with plastic lumber the box could last a life time.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: beebad on July 27, 2017, 06:44:52 pm
I use to make finger joints with the incra ibox.....then I started making most of my woddenware with the Kreg pocket hole jig....I use glue and screws and have now had a failure....the easiest way to go.
I opted for Kreg Pocket holes/screws. I use two bar clamps to hold them for the screwing part. I use 5 screws for Deeps and 4 for honey supers.

I may try using glue also but thus far just the screws.

I tried to post a pic but my pic files were too big.
Title: Re: Metal corner brackets
Post by: paus on July 27, 2017, 08:31:40 pm
Re: the original post, I use roofers drip ledge for coners on some of my boxes.  This is cheap in all ways but it is strong and works, they are screwed with 3/4" lath screws.