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Re: pic: Front / Rear bearing saddles rev 2

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze View Post
I like this idea. Since I don't have clearance for welded material on the inside seams you are suggesting that we chamfer the edges that will butt together so that the weld will have a void to fill and hold it together.
Make sure that if you make it out of more than one piece, you put the motor and bearings in first, and align everything as it should be prior to welding.

Screws are not good for holding locations. You will have enough play in your pieces that if you don't get everything lined up, you could easily end up with your bores not being concentric after welding.
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