1-7/16 in. x 4-1/2 in. Galvanized Framing Angle

A:  Screws is safer and more reliable than nails.

A:  The A35 is rated with either 8dx1 1/2" nails or the SD9112 structural connector screw. In some loading conditions the nail capacity is higher and in others the screw capacity is higher; please see our website for details. It would be up to the Designer/Engineer of Record to specify for the fastener based on the specific application and demand load to be resisted. Thank you!

A:  Though it may be common practice, we can only support installations of our products as they were designed/rated. Altered installations would need to be evaluated/approved by the Engineer of Record. Thank you!

A:  Yes that should work fine. I bought some for a project and had no trouble bending them by hand. You could always use the vice and a hammer if you have trouble.

A:  They have notches so one can bend them even with a pair of pliers

A:  Yes. Metal is fairly easy to bend if held in a vice. The use a gloved hand, a set of pliers, or a hammer to form the bend to the desired radius.

A:  duck bill pliers

A:  You probably won't be able to bend it nicely. If you use a 4 inch table vice along with maybe a vice grip, then probably, but probably not nicely or neatly. It's pretty small and strong. The corners of it make it very strong and it's engineered to hold a lot of weight. It's cheap so maybe you should just buy a few to try bending it using different methods.

A:  You make that bend with duck bill clamp pliers, or hammer. packaging is easy when not bent and each installation would be different . aLeft hand bend or right hand bend. adjust to what you need by bending them on site.

A:  Yes, the bend is done in the field depending on the specific condition. You'll notice the various pictures and illustrations show different installations and bends. They are also often used in installations that require no bend. Thank you!

A:  They have notches so you can bend them easily with a pair of pliers if you need to. If you don't you can use them as full size angle brackets