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Old 03-12-2015, 01:53 AM   #1
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I have to replace a couple of beams on my verandah,they are 300mm x 65mm x 9.6 mtrs long
I had no way of propping up the floor bearers so used these two 46 torque tubes and jacks.
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Old 03-12-2015, 02:24 AM   #2
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Way to go Lawrie!!. Your an ideas man.
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That's a great idea for using old Ford torque tubes. Looks like they would make nice lally columns!! I've been trying to come up with some ideas for using a bunch that I have accumulated. Can't seem to even give them away.
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Best acro-props I've seen Lawrie! Are they work safe approved ?
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OSHA and Henry are both watching U very close !
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You sir are a genius! I, on the other hand, thought a verandah must be a model of car that Ford only sold down under.
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Have you checked the snow load factor? Bet a winter like this might be an issue.
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Old 03-12-2015, 09:59 AM   #8
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Old Ford parts? Are you sure that Ford didn't make the torque tubes out of old lally columns and now they are just going back to their original intent?
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Old 03-12-2015, 11:46 AM   #9
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Many awning catalogs feature this method of torque tube lift as an option, this, however, is the first actual photo of this optio in actual use !
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torque tubes make great lamp posts
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Old 03-12-2015, 06:28 PM   #11
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torque tubes make great lamp posts
There is a guy a few streets over that has them for this very function. Old house, but never see any old cars around or in the garage so I have never stopped to ask. He might not know anything about them.
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