Steel meets timber
The connection
behind the craft.
Heavy-duty connector plates and post bases engineered to honor the timber frames they hold together. Built in the USA for builders who care about the joint.
Forged for timber
Sized and rated for 4x4 through 12x12 heavy timber construction.
Code compliant
Engineered post bases meeting IRC and IBC standoff requirements.
Direct ship
Stock items ship within 48 hours.
Made in USA
Cut, welded, and powder-coated by craftspeople, not contractors.
Our story
We make the hardware we couldn't find.
Core Connectors was founded by timber framers tired of off-the-shelf brackets that didn't match the standard of the work they were joining. Every plate is designed in-house, cut from American steel, and finished to last.
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