Shore Cup

The Ellis Shore Cups and Wire Heads make attaching Ellis Shores to joists and beams a snap.  Select the appropriate Ellis Shore Cup for your application and quickly attach Ellis shore in place with a couple of nails.  The Ellis Shoring method has save contractors time and money for decades. Specifications The Ellis Shoring method has save contractors time and money for decades.  Attach shore holders at desired distance apart along the purlin, with duplex nails, and they are ready to receive adjustable Ellis Shores. After the assembly of 'end shores and purlin' are raised and braced, it’s easy to "slip in" the in-between shores; only a few seconds are required. Instead of three men to erect a shore, just one man is needed. Specifications 2x4 Shore Holder (SH-2C) Fits 2x4 Ellis Shore and 2x4 or 2x6 joist. Type: Cup Type Material: 3/16" Steel Size: Will accept 2"x4" lumber through bottom and 2"x6" across the top. Spacing: Use duplex nails to attache to purlin 2' to 5' apart, depending on slab thickness. 4x4 SHORE CUP (SH-4C) Fits 4x4 Ellis Shore and 4x4 or 4x6 Purlin. Type: Cup Type Material: 3/16" Steel Size: Will accept 4" lumber through bottom and across the top. Spacing: Use duplex nails to attache to purlin 2' to 6' apart, depending on slab thickness. 4x4 Shore Cup (SH-4CA) For Aluminum Purlin Fits 4x4 Ellis Shore and 4" or 5" ALUMINUM Purlin. Type: Cup Type Material: 3/16" Steel Size: Will accept 4" lumber through bottom. Spacing: Use 1/2" x 1 1/2" hex bolt and nut to attach SH-4CA to Purlin 2’ to 6’ apart, depending on slab thickness. 4x4 WIRE HEAD Shore Holder (SH-WH4)     Fits 4x4 Ellis Shore and 4x4 or 4x6 Purlin. Type: Wire type Material: 15 / 32” diam. steel Size: Will accept 4" lumber through bottom and across the top. Spacing: Use duplex nails to attach to purlin 2’ to 6’ apart, depending on slab thickness. Detailed Product Drawings SH-2C SH-4C