We are currently unaware of any companies in the industry that rent dapping tools for shear plates or grooving tools for split rings.

Shear plate timber connectors are available in both plain finish (black, bare metal) and hot-dip galvanized finishes.

No. Mill test reports are not available for either shear plates that are produced domestically or imported. Both are manufactured to ASTM D5933 and stamped accordingly, however actual chemical and physical certification documents are not available.

Unfortunately, no. Portland Bolt does not employ engineers or architects and due to liability issues, we are not in a position to make recommendations with regard to the proper timber connectors to use for a specific application or project. For design assistance, we would recommend consulting with a structural engineer or refer to our Technical Information page for additional resources.