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Unread 28-04-2005, 11:21
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The 'Wheelman'
AKA: Justin Davis
FRC #0067 (The Heroes of Tomorrow - HOT)
Team Role: Alumni
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Rookie Year: 2002
Location: Highland, MI
Posts: 85
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Re: Best frame building material

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Originally Posted by David Hoff
I agree with most of what Pit Bull said about extrusion. It is very easy to work with and is very strong. However, it is very heavy. When teams have only 130 pounds to work with every pound counts.
Thats not entirely true...

Our entire frame was built out of extruded, given it was was only 1/16th" wall 1x1, it only weighed about 14lbs! Thats not very much for how much frame we had!

Go here and click on 2005 Build to see some naked pics of the bot!
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