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I have a 33" x 33" double sided carved HDU sign that will be hung from a scroll bracket. It can only have 1 post. Is a 4" x 4" with PVC post cover strong enough? Or should I use a 6"x 4" with a 6"x 6" pvc post cover or a 6" x 6" with a pvc post cover? (the 6x6 is too heavy for me to handle by myself).
Diane
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Like Pat suggest, it doesn't cost that much more to use a 6"X6" post and it will add lots of visual impact. You can add impace by adding a shoulder.
What kind of hangers are you planning on using? I'm sure you are aware, HDU will not stand much stress. We use a steel frame to house our panel. This allows the sign go along for a free ride.
Good luck and let us know how it turn out.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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I agree. You can get away with a 4x4 as far as strength goes, but a 6x6 will look much better. I always go 4x6 minimum. If 6x6 is too heavy for you, go with 4x6 for strength and add a 2x6 to fill in the gap for a 6x6 pvc sleeve. Even with pressure treated wood, 4x4 don't last nearly as long when under ground. Underground install carries the 20 year warranty for 6x6 & up.
-------------------- Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 sherwoodsign@sbcglobal.net Posts: 5397 | From: Crystal Falls, MI USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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Here are a couple of 4X4's covered with 2" rough cedar. Sometimes I'll flute the covers which makes them look special.
I guess this is some kind of woodworking fun. But I think it complements a sign.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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Hiya Diane, You can also use a 4" x 4" aluminum post - assuming the bracket and hardware are strong enough to carry the weight.
They're typically lighter, longer lasting and stronger than wood.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
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Here is a 4 x 4 PT post built up covered with MDO, pine and HDU.
You can make very attractive posts this way.
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Thanks Len for posting the attractive post. That's a classic example.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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Here is another example of posts I fabricated over 4 x 4" PT posts along with the sign installed.
It adds much character and embellishes the complet package as well as increasing the total financial health of your bank account.
-------------------- Len Mort Signmaker1.com 11 Juniper Drive Millbury, MA 508-865-2382 "A Good Business Sign, is A Sign of Good Business"(1957) Posts: 811 | From: Millbury, Ma | Registered: Dec 2006
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quote:Originally posted by DianeBalch: How would you attach a scroll bracket to a steel post?
Tap and thread.....Tap & Die sets can be found at most hardware stores and are not that expensive or maybe you know someone that has a set they'll let you borrow.
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