{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-a66-12-gauge-angle","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie A66 12-Gauge Galvanized Angle, 5-7\/8 in. x 5-7\/8 in.","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA66 12-Gauge Angle, 5-7\/8 in. x 5-7\/8 in.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A66 is a heavy 12-gauge right angle with two 5-7\/8 in. legs, 1-1\/2 in. wide, that bolts wood members together with 3\/8 in. bolts. It is the bolted big brother of the nailed A34 and A35 framing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG90 galvanized for dry, interior use. For treated lumber or exterior exposure, ask us about a ZMAX or stainless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel right angle, 5-7\/8 in. x 5-7\/8 in. legs, 1-1\/2 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-punched for 3\/8 in. diameter bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG90 zinc galvanized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolted post, beam and blocking connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelving and equipment supports framed in wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral reinforcing where a nailed angle is too light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLeg length (W1 x W2)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-7\/8 in. x 5-7\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. diameter bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc galvanized, G90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eDimensions and fastener size are from Simpson's catalogue for the A angle series. Allowable loads depend on bolt count and lumber species; confirm them for your connection. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/llqi0appt0\/C-C-2026-p314.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, p. 314 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the angle in place and drill 3\/8 in. bolt holes through the wood at the pre-punched holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall 3\/8 in. bolts with washers against the wood and tighten snug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse all specified fasteners to reach the published loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull installation notes and load tables: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/llqi0appt0\/C-C-2026-p314.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, p. 314 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I nail it instead of bolting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A66 is designed for 3\/8 in. bolts. For a nailed connection, use an A34 or A35 framing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a pressure-treated deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot this finish. G90 galvanizing is for dry, interior framing. For preservative-treated lumber or exterior exposure, Simpson calls for ZMAX, hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel connectors and matching fasteners. Ask us about the ZMAX or stainless version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-a66-12-gauge-angle#product\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie A66 12-Gauge Galvanized Angle, 5-7\/8 in. x 5-7\/8 in.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-a66-12-gauge-angle\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Hardware Accessories \u003e Brackets \u0026 Reinforcement Braces\",\"description\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie A66 heavy 12-gauge angle, 5-7\/8 x 5-7\/8 in. legs, 1-1\/2 in. wide. Bolted connections with 3\/8 in. bolts. 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