/diy/ - Do It Yourself

So I've pretty much settled on the design. I'm going to use these to connect the 2x4s to the 4x4s at the corners. I'm going to need 12 of the connectors.
For the cross bracing, I don't need to use a connector like this, do I? I was hoping I could just use 2 wood screws per each cross brace on each side. I'm going to use some type of construction adhesive at every point where wood touches, but I am still looking for something that is sandable and stainable. I'm not sure that PL is able to do that.
My plan is to stain the wood a dark cherry color. I think the galvanized steel will look like shit with the dark cherry, so I'm thinking that I will paint all the hardware black.