UE6 Esker Collection A strap wrench can be

A strap wrench can be used to tighten the assembly

Note: Tie rod assemblies without a turnbuckle have one long rod

6" wide plates look good on timbers ranging in width from 6" to 12"

For a complete tie rod solution you will need two of any style of our brackets to match the tie rod assembly you create here

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UE6 Esker Collection A strap wrench can beThe UE6 is a 4 spoke "star plate" with 6" wide curved spokes. U star plates are used to connect the bottom tie beam of a truss to two struts without a king post. 3 16" steel is a good choice for purely decorative plates. 1 4" is better for applications that need structural support.