In-Line Connectors, Set of 2

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Used these to create 4x6 beds instead of 4x12. Worked very well and once I kept two big pliers handy to bend any tabs that might have been snug assembly was quick.

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fasteners should be removable from the outside of corners because if the wood needs to be replaced, you have to remove soil to get to the fasteners

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Plastic connectors (just as expensive) are the weak link in a large raised bed. They break after a couple of northern winters. These seem well constructed, are easy to use, and I believe they will last much longer. Also, the ability to add a cross brace allows for a better looking and structurally stronger bed.

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Since screw holes are inside, if you are surrounding a built up area you have to dig out so you can insert screws. Screws should be from outside.

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Easy to use and assemble. The nominal length is adjusted to fit standard lumber sizes. Screws were included, although I am not sure if they are stainless steel vs nickel plated. I used pressure treated lumber. I had to shave down a board end or two that were thicker than they the 2" nominal (1-1/2" actual) thickness. I also needed to level the two courses so they fit square in the in-line connectors.

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Very sturdy and easy to install. These brackets made building a raised bed very simple.

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I set up four small raised beds in my garden five years ago. The corners are in perfect condition. I have to replace one board this year, but I anticipate an easy fix as the corners are attached by only a few screws. Just bought more corners so I can expand too.

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Making strong corners was always the biggest problem with raised beds. Your inline and corner connectors solve this difficulty. However they have a weak link that perhaps is not apparent immediately, but which would manifest itself in time. Since they are applied from the inside, the slotted screws provided will become corroded after prolonged contact with the moist soil. If one desired to dissassemble a raised bed in the future, it would then be difficult or impossible to insert a screwdriver and the likelihood of stripping out the slot increases. For this reason I purchased some #8-1 1/2" slotted hex head screws to use instead. This provides a secondary means of extracting the screws.
A second suggestion I have is to attach the screws from the outside. This would make assembly easier by having more room and also eliminate the corrosion problem.

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Caution on boards - be sure to use really straight ones or be prepared to do a lot of sanding to fit. Once in these corners, the garden is very attractive and sturdy!

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I am designing a raised garden for my mother. I have researched other similar products and have found these to be the best. The inline connectors will solve the problems of the gardens bowing out over time. Also the product is extremely well made. It is one piece cast aluminum with no welds to keep the boards from sliding in smoothly. I liked them online. I loved them when I received them.

I would also like to see a four-way connector in future!