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Re: 1/8th thick aluminum

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Originally Posted by steelerborn View Post
Eric is right no point in making life more difficult, if you don't need to. Remember what is more beneficial redesigning an arm, or getting to practice for 3 more days?
Of course, you could change the question around to be, "What is more beneficial? Being lazy and not cutting down the weight on the arm and having it cut off at inspection or 3 days of drive practice?"

I would definitely run those calculations and cut it down if you have to.