I remember when I first brought Quick Frame onto FRC 1939 (Hey Gavin), I had a lot of resistance from the mechanical group. They did not trust the plastic connectors. I had to twist arms to just get it used on some minor support pieces. When you introduce it to the team, gather your evidence about strength and best applications. This
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