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[goodolmike]

I installed a garage door opener last week. Want to see how I did it? Check out the latest episode of Now This is Happening.

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[tonethbone.livejournal.com]

I would screw a metal brace (maybe 1/2" by 10") on the remaining wood on each face of the beam you cut out. It looks, from your video, like it is a weight bearing beam....and, if so, it might simply crack

In any case...good job

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Excellent advice. I will do that.
It doesn't seem like there is any weight on it at all, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

[tonethbone.livejournal.com]

Something like this
http://www.shortrunpro.com/stainless_steel_mounting_brackets_25_ss_51303_ps_vhv328ytw_vhv11ytw_vhv1ytw_vhv20ytw.aspx

but straight and not "l" shaped..and it's ok if there is excesss over the top of the beam

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to look this up! I appreciate it.