03-22-2013, 11:04 AM
The loads are often secured with a long board nailed to the floor along the base on each side. I think you can see it here:
The extra bands you've added are a big improvement. It's worth pointing out that the economies of centerbeams have meant that lumber is now very seldom loaded on ordinary flats (like the one above, c 1986) or bulkhead flats.
EDIT: Also, for removable centerbeam loads, check out the Walthers 933-1100 series, some in stock, some out. There are many variations of centerbeam loads, the Walthers kind is prototypical for a particular type:
The most common wrapped loads are four-high like the one you did. However, five-high like the Walthers also happen. The Walthers can easily be swapped out, but they should have banding added. You could use black decal stripes.
The extra bands you've added are a big improvement. It's worth pointing out that the economies of centerbeams have meant that lumber is now very seldom loaded on ordinary flats (like the one above, c 1986) or bulkhead flats.
EDIT: Also, for removable centerbeam loads, check out the Walthers 933-1100 series, some in stock, some out. There are many variations of centerbeam loads, the Walthers kind is prototypical for a particular type:
The most common wrapped loads are four-high like the one you did. However, five-high like the Walthers also happen. The Walthers can easily be swapped out, but they should have banding added. You could use black decal stripes.