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Re: Gussets

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Originally Posted by Sohaib View Post
What material would you recommend for gussets
Depends on what we're building. You didn't specify what you're building, or the materials you're using, so it's kind of hard to make a good recommendation. But usually it's a good idea to use a material similar to what your gussetting.

For example, when we make stuff out of 1/16" thick aluminum tubing, we usually make gussets out of 1/16" thick sheet aluminum. Cut to size with a bandsaw or snips, and drill holes for rivets, then clamp to the part and drill a hole for the first rivet, install the rivet, drill the next hole, rivet, etc.