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weight of beams?

Posted By: arn

weight of beams? - 10/27/06 12:48 AM

does anyone know the weight of a 6x12 x 12 ft wood beam?
Posted By: Joe Miller

Re: weight of beams? - 10/27/06 03:38 AM

Depends on the species, and, the moisture content. A green white oak beam would weigh around 360 lb, while a dry piece of eastern white pine would be around 135 lb.

Joe
Posted By: pegs_1

Re: weight of beams? - 11/07/06 12:01 AM

Not exactly sure what it would weigh.

But I know I will get the heavy end.
Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: weight of beams? - 11/07/06 01:57 AM

Is it an African wood beam, or a European wood beam? laugh
Posted By: Mark Davidson

Re: weight of beams? - 11/07/06 11:00 PM

easy now.... don't let those french canadian kilograms fool ya!!!
Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: weight of beams? - 11/08/06 10:27 PM

I dooon't think it's the kg. that he's "reefer"ing to....
Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: weight of beams? - 11/08/06 10:30 PM

No, wait...that would make it lighter...

Aaach, forget it
Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: weight of beams? - 11/12/06 12:42 AM

...aaah...I ate em....what were we talkin' about?
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