You will also need to purchase everything listed below in “Things You’ll Need”. These items can all be found at your local hardware supplier or stores such as Home Depot and Lowes.
When finished the fronts and backs of the beams should be completely flush, creating 1 large beam measuring 8-feet (2. 44 m) long and around 4. 5-inches (10. 2 cm) wide. The 4. 5-inch (10. 2 cm) surface will be the top of your homemade beam.
Allow the beams to dry for at least 24 hours.
Use a sanding plane or sand belt to ensure the surface is uniform and even.
There should be 4 available spaces in the angle holders, 1 for each leg.
These will ensure greater stability and a balanced surface.
For optimal results, use a piece wide enough to fit all the way around the beam with enough left over to fasten to the underside with the angle holders. Allow the padding and glue to fully dry before using the beam.
