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Originally Posted by mrnoble
Let's say you only need a few custom gussets, and you don't have access to a CNC, water jet, or other machine shop. Here's what my team has done.
-CAD the part.
-print a 1:1 drawing (full scale, in other words) onto paper.
-using spray adhesive, attach the drawing to a piece of sheet metal.
-cut out the part carefully on a bandsaw.
-sand and file the edges.
-using an automatic center punch, line up the holes.
-drill out the holes using a drill press.
-remove the paper and clean the part.
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Great advice!
My only suggestion, drill the holes first. Generally, for a gusset, it's the holes that really matter. Doing the holes first means that, if you mess up, you waste less time making a new one. And we all know there will be mess ups
-Mike