Cool that is exactly what I was looking for off the shelf components
Do these come in pairs when you buy them with bolts? or is everything piece by piece.
http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Strong-Tie-Ornamental-Strap/dp/B001I3GEKS/ref=pd_cp_hi_1$18 per "L" bracket x 2 plus $5 for bolts, and that is $40 per connection? AT that price I might just learn how to do it the traditional way! I'm cheap! But do realize that I might not save much considering I'd have to buy all the tools and increased labor.
