Our brackets are made in the USA out of Heavy Duty 12 gauge American Made steel, almost 1/8 thick. They are not flimsy / bendable metal. Mounting holes sized so they can be easily installed using any 1/2" wood lag screws or thru bolts of your choice. We also make custom brackets if you don’t find exactly what you are looking for, drop us a note & let us know. If you have a sketch include it with your note as well. If you would like to add a design to the brackets, like initials, an animal or something else, let us know & we can create a special order for you. This bracket is great for not only helping to support your wood projects, but also adding a decorative touch as well. Our brackets are made to order Finish Choice - Raw Steel / Bare Metal or Finished in Ultraviolet (UV) resistant - baked on powder coating - rated for outdoor use. Made in the USA with American Made Steel 12 gauge steel (almost 1/8" Thick) Mounting holes sized for 1/2" Lag screws or through bolts. Color Matching Lag Screws Available Here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/874369887 Other brackets we offer: 90 Degree Angle Bracket - use where you want to add an inside corner or for strength. Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874504159 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860477062 Outside Corner Brackets - bent at a 90 degree angle to fit over 8 x 8 post. (The holes for the legs are offset so you don’t have to worry about hitting any of the other installed bolts!) Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874178755 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874391821 Straight Bracket - This straight bracket is great for not only helping to support your wood projects, but also adding a decorative touch as well. Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860485398 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860521190 Flat T brackets - Add strength to a joint, or adjoin other parts to your design. Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860525914 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860482014 Flat L brackets - Flat like the T, but without the additional leg. Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874518737 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874397399 X Brackets - Can be used to cross multiple pieces to add strength, or for a nice decorative finish. Decorative Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/860510552 Structural Design - https://www.etsy.com/listing/874405189 Please note that you need to consult an Engineer if you want to know load calculations for your beams & ties. As a general rule 12 gauge is close to 1/8" steel & will add more rigidity & is suitable for most projects. If you are needing a heavier steel for load bearing purposes we can offer 1/4" thick brackets, drop us a line & we can quote what you need. Again we offer no structural guarantee for load bearing purposes, Please consult a Professional Engineer to perform calculations if required.""" structural Design L Bracket For 8