billconner
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TimberLok vs Simpson Strongtie - or hex head vs. star? Have you used both and which do you like? I think I need 6" to secure rafters to top plate and think I go in at an angle between top plates.
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truss screws
- Thread starter billconner
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TrdLtly
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I used the FastenMaster TimberLOK® 5/16" x 6" Hex Drive Black Hex Head Timber Screw. My 5amp drill had a hard time driving them. Impact might be a better option. Aim matters or you will drive them right out the side of the truss. I drove mine through the top plates.
Zeke
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I very much like the star style head on the TimberLok. I've never destroyed one even installing and reinstalling.
jack stand
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I've used both plus the GRKrss.TimberLok vs Simpson Strongtie - or hex head vs. star? Have you used both and which do you like? I think I need 6" to secure rafters to top plate and think I go in at an angle between top plates.
I'm totally sold on the torx, they're positive engagement with the driver even allows for a suprising amount of misalignment and it still will drive. I've been getting the best deal on the Simpson in the 250 & 500 count tubs.