I6 The T8 is useful for

The T8 is useful for connecting king and queen posts to truss bottom tie beams

A 1" tie rod assembly with turnbuckle includes two #3 clevises

The W4 plate is useful for connecting rafters to king posts at the peak of a gable

The N6 plate is useful for connecting rafters without king posts at the peak of a gable

I6 The T8 is useful forThe I6 is useful for connecting timbers end to end or as straps that overlap timbers on any face. 6" wide plates look good on timbers ranging in width from 6" to 12". 3 16" steel is a good choice for purely decorative plates. 1 4" is better for applications that need structural support.