Ironton Steel Firewood Log Brackets, Pair, Fits 2 x 4s

Yes, I found out that when you buy the pressure treated 2x4’s, that they are a little snug going into the brackets, but I think that’s good, because the pressure treated lumber as it sits out and dries it will still be a very tight fit I have found out from experience with my brackets that I purchased, I also had 1 treated 2x4 that was about one month old, and it fit into bracket perfect. So if they are very tight going in when the pressure-treated lumber is new, then you know they will still be a good tight fit and not get loose and wobbly as time goes on, I would recommend buying these for a simple easy wood rack !!!

works with standard 2x4 one review said he had to trim some off treated one to fit,

I used pressure treated 2x4s but had to trim the ends of the long cross pieces to fit

I found it a tight fit to use a treated outdoor nominal 2X4 but was able to hammer even these in. A standard indoor 2X4 (actual dimension 1.5 X 3.5 inches) fits a little loosely but adequately. I do not believe wood of actual dimension 2 inches by 4 inches would fit into the brackets I received.

around 1/16th w/ 1/2" rod in the center. Will not bend.

I can't get an exact measurement because i already have it together but i would say just over a 1/16, like 3/32.
Very sturdy though, i used 12' treated for the length and 6' tall.
Loaded with wood, they haven't flexed or distorted at all.

Without pulling out a micrometer, too late as mine is assembled, I would guess them to be 1/16-ish thick...maybe as high as 3/32nds. My rack is 6' long by 5' high, filled with hardwoods and the vertical 2X4's aren't even stressed yet so I know there's little stress on the brackets.

If you're worried about going longer/higher and stressing the brackets, you could always connect the vertical 2X4's across the top and make a "box". Assuming your rack is level, this will share the load/stress and your 2X4 strength would now be the weak link.

The thickness of the steel for this product is 1/16".

I used 4 each 2x4x8 pt lumber, 2 each 8ft for base & 2 each for sides cut to 4ft length.

I used 5 foot upright with 10 foot horizontal bracing on a 10 foot long base. I also use 15 inch brace on the ends.
This seems to give it all the strength that it needs to hold
everything in place.
hope his helps.

I used 14' 2x4's and 5' tall with a cinder block in the center and on each end to help support. Haven't had a problem yet.

NO

There are no pre-drilled holes in the log brackets. It does not come with hardware.