T6 The VT4 plate is useful

The VT4 plate is useful for connecting truss bottom chords to top chords where the bottom chord hangs from the top chord (as in collar ties/tie beams)

The UE6 is a 4-spoke "star plate" with 6" wide curved spokes

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

1/4" is better for applications that need structural support

This means you will be more likely to incur extreme-length shipping charges

T6 The VT4 plate is usefulThe T6 is useful for connecting king and queen posts to truss bottom tie beams. 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.