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Re: Dog Shifting Gearbox Feedback

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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle View Post
EDIT: My bad, it seems that the only brakes online at harbor freight that can bend 1/8" aluminum cost over $200. I'm sure that if you guys use a strong grade of aluminum with frequent standoffs, you should be just fine.
There is a strength gain just by using 6061 alloy over the 5052 alloy, which is usually used in sheet metal fabrication for its ease of bending.
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