Hi, We had 6x8" rough sawn beams installed as collar ties of a cathedral ceiling room. The beams look too hefty, so we are debating having them replaced again with 4x8 beams, with resulting cost and aggravation for our contractors who lifted the 6x8's in place... I am wondering if it would be reasonably possible (say over a weekend for one person) to use a 3-4" hand power plane to "thin down" the beams that are in place now (by 1.5-2"). There are four beams in total, 14' in length. Any opinions are appreciated. Regards, Wolfgang in VT
- posted
18 years ago