I've got two of those in the basement. They support the center beam. Darned things make it hard to get a pool table down there, though. The cats think they are big scratching posts....
Doug
2006 Mercury Milan V6 Premier Dark Blue Pearl
Former owner of a 2000 SVT Contour
They support the center beam. Darned things make it hard to get a pool table down there, though. The cats think they are big scratching posts.... 
