{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-l-shape-end-column-cap-for-4x-beams-6x-post-w-sds-screws-skewed-left-eccllq464sds","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Left (ECCLLQ464SDS)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/torque.svg\" alt=\"torque\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe screw pattern is configured to deliver high uplift design values, which matters when the connection needs to hold steady under demanding structural loads.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelded Steel Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eMade from 7-gauge steel with certified welds, this column cap is built for confidence at the beam-to-post connection instead of relying on lighter hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDS Screw Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Left (ECCLLQ464SDS) installs with included Strong-Drive SDS connector screws for a faster, lower-profile connection than standard through-bolts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Left (ECCLLQ464SDS) is a structural column cap for connecting a 4x main beam and 4x side beam to a 6x post in an end-of-beam layout. This is a column cap designed for wood-to-wood beam-to-post connections where two beams meet in an L formation on top of a post. Model Number: ECCLLQ464SDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat sets this connector apart is how it handles load transfer at a complicated intersection. Instead of piecing together a custom connection in the field, this Simpson Strong-Tie column cap gives you a purpose-built bracket with screws configured to provide high uplift design values. For the ECCLQ-SDS series, the published allowable loads shown in the provided data include 2,835 lb uplift, 1,840 lb download side beam, and 3,795 lb total download, with 6,780 lb shown for main-beam total load. If those numbers drive your design, this hardware is built for that kind of structural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe connector is made from 7-gauge steel for this size range and uses certified welds, which is a big deal on a structural bracket like this. That means the joint strength is part of the design, not an afterthought. The gray paint finish provides the standard coated finish from Simpson Strong-Tie, and the left-hand orientation matters here: this ECCLLQ version is the skewed-left configuration, while right-side layouts require the ECCLRQ version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation is built around Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, not lag screws. The provided instructions specifically call for 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. SDS screws in all round holes, and they also note that lag screws will not achieve the same load. That matters because the connector, fastener type, and hole pattern are engineered as one system. You also get diamond holes for temporary fastening, which helps hold alignment before final fastening is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn real jobsite terms, this beam connector is for builders and framers who need a cleaner, faster way to secure intersecting wood beams on a post without going to standard through-bolts. The lower-profile screw installation can simplify assembly and reduce the bulk of the finished connection while still keeping the structural intent of the hardware intact. No additional welding is allowed during installation, so the field work stays consistent with the tested configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie bracket is best suited for structural wood construction where nominal member sizes are a 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam. If you are matching hardware to a specific side-beam direction, pay close attention to orientation before ordering. For the right application, this is a smart piece of hardware because it solves a very specific framing problem with a connector that is purpose-built for the load path, the beam layout, and the fastener system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePurpose-Built for L-Shaped Beam Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/idiflkpf9c\/jpeg\/C_ECCLLQ444SDS_InstIll_Ill_Instld_EndColumnCap-L_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Left (ECCLLQ464SDS) installed on a wood post with two intersecting wood beams in an end-of-beam framing connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis connector is made for a very specific structural situation: two wood beams meeting in an L formation on top of a post. That saves field guesswork and gives you a cleaner path to a proper beam-to-post connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eNominal member sizes: 4x main beam, 6x post, 4x side beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eLeft-direction layout; use the right-hand model only if the framing layout calls for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Installation with the Right Fastener System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/3wfclct1ml\/jpeg\/C_ECCLQ_InstIll_Ill_Instld_EndColumnCap-L_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLLQ464SDS installation illustration showing beam and post layout with screw fastening locations for a structural wood connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe connection is designed around Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which helps speed up installation compared to bolt-based methods and keeps the hardware profile lower at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eInstall 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS screws in all round holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eLag screws are specifically noted as not achieving the same load\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Handle Structural Loads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/n3unr6eqhg\/jpeg\/C_ECCLQL_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_EndColumnCap-L_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLLQ464SDS steel column cap product close-up showing welded body, screw holes, and strap legs for beam-to-post structural support\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIf the connection point is doing real structural work, the bracket itself needs to be up to the task. This one uses 7-gauge steel, certified welds, and a hole pattern that supports strong uplift performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eScrews are configured to provide high uplift design values\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDiamond holes help with temporary fastening and alignment during setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLLQ464SDS L-shape end column cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStrong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eInstallation requires 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. SDS screws in all round holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-at-a-glance\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stats-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e7-Gauge\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e2,835 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eUplift\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e3,795 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTotal Download\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6,780 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eMain Beam Total\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eECCLLQ464SDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eL-shape end column cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFastening wood-to-wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNominal Member Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4x main beam, 6x post, 4x side beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e7-gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGray paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e14.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e8.5 x 7.97 x 15.67 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFastener System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. The installation notes call for 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. SDS screws in all round holes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFraming Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits a left-direction L-shaped beam-to-post layout using a 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eOrientation Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eThis is the skewed-left version. Right-side applications require the ECCLRQ model.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBeam-to-Post Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEnd-of-Beam Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Wood Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eDouble-check left versus right orientation before you order or unload hardware to the site. On a connector this specific, getting the handedness wrong can stop the install cold even when every other size is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Left (ECCLLQ464SDS) earns its keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of specialty connector that saves time and headaches when the framing layout is specific and the connection actually matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, builders, and contractors handling structural wood connections where a main beam and side beam meet on top of a post in a left-hand L layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get 7-gauge steel, certified welds, and an SDS screw pattern built for strong uplift performance instead of a generic bracket that almost fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a universal cap. Orientation matters, the member sizes matter, and Simpson specifically calls for SDS connector screws rather than lag screws if you want the intended load performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat framing sizes is this connector made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sized for a 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the left- or right-hand version?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is the skewed-left version. The right-hand layout uses the ECCLRQ model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan lag screws be used instead of SDS screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The provided installation information states that lag screws will not achieve the same load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main application for this bracket?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used for wood-to-wood beam-to-post connections in end-of-beam applications where two beams intersect in an L formation on top of a post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999301660966,"sku":"ECCLLQ464SDS","price":341.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ECCLLQ464SDS_00707392482703_Product_Photo_01_10397eb4-8a63-408e-a50b-e4b982e18aa0.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-l-shape-end-column-cap-for-4x-beams-6x-post-w-sds-screws-skewed-left-eccllq464sds","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}