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OCTOBER JLC 1997 Products JLC' s Products by Leland Stone Adjustable Framing Anchor Some joist hangers allow an adjustment in the field, typically a minor change in angle. But if you're framing a really weird angle, or using an oddball lumber size, get ready to order a custom hanger. Or you could give the Variable Angle Joist Support a try. This "robohanger" has two hinged brackets that swing right or left, down to an angle of 27 degrees. Joist ends don't have to mitered when using this hanger; because these brackets move independently, they'll hold two separate joists at different angles. When attached to the same joist, the brackets adjust to any lumber thickness