Array of three different cross sections for a Timberlinx fastening connector inside two wooden planks

How Timberlinx Works

Timberlinx is a connection tube, inserted equally in both members of the joint and linked by two expanding cross pins. Preserve the appearance of traditional joints at a fraction of the cost.

  • Easily installed using only a half inch electric drill and guide
  • Completely embedded
  • Readily tightened at installation or later
  • Can be inserted into joint already together
  • Appears similar to mortise and tenon joint when plugged
  • Stronger than mortise and tenon
  • Fastest, most cost-effective timber joining system in existance

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Patented & Certified

Timberlinx is certified for both shear and tension values. It is also versatile:

  • Wood/wood, wood/concrete, wood/steel connectors
  • Build timber trusses, newel deck posts, playground equipment
  • Repair old joints you can’t take apart
  • Range of sizes adaptable to every joint imaginable
  • Used as single or multiple units
  • Or in conjunction housings for shear strength

"THE TIMBERLINX PRODUCT LINE IS VERSATILE AND THE CONNECTORS ARE EASY TO INSTALL."

RICHARD J. SCHMIDT, PHD, PE
Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Wyoming

More testimonials

Mortise & Tenon

  • Wood governs failure
  • Experienced timber framer required to construct
  • Time consuming unless you have expensive equipment
  • Longer assembly time
  • Each joint needs to be dry fitted
  • Extreme accuracy required when drilling peg holes for draw boring

Embedded Timber Connector

  • Predictable failure modes
  • Less material removed to produce joint
  • 4 way joinery connection possible now
  • Can use smaller timbers in some cases
  • Maintains traditional appearance
  • Can be tightened at and after installation
  • Expansion pins put joint in tension
  • Pipe itself has shear value
  • Fast, reliable, versatile, and easy to install