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Originally Posted by Ben Piecuch
As a follow up to the pricing, 80/20 do give a 50% discount to all FIRST Teams.
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Just an FYI. We have never used any 80/20 (or other brand) before but are strongly considering it this year. I called 80/20 directly yesterday and they referred me to our distributor who was very helpful and was quite familiar with FIRST teams and checked on the discount. The distributor for our area is Bertelkamp Automation in Knoxville, TN and we were quoted only a
40% discount for FIRST teams. Still a great discount! Your millage may vary.
BTW: We are looking at the 80/20 Quick Frame line which is different than the T-Slot stuff. It is the smallest/lightest and cheapest stuff they make. It is basically 1" AL square tube with press fit connectors. The only tools required are a miter saw and a rubber mallet. I have never actually seen it or handled it in person but from the catalog and specs it looks like it might work well for our application. I doubt I would use it for high structural loads though.
Does anyone have any experience with the
80/20 Quick Frame product line?