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Here I go again ......

Ahecht,

I hate being the one that picks on your words but ..........

I'm trying to help, honest. The key word for using the additional materials list as a source of framing materials IS the word "Extruded". FIRST has allowed us over the last couple years to use "Extruded Aluminum" in any length up to a 2" x 3" cross section. They have also allowed "Extruded Fiberglass" in any length up to a 3" x 3" cross section. If you use a material outside of what's specified in the Kit or additional materials list, let's say steel unistrut, you technically violate the rules. An aluminum version of unistrut may indeed be extruded and if so, probably qualifies if it's cross section is <= 2" x 3".

I've seen some verrrrry loose interpretations of the additional materials list go unchallenged in the past. One that still gets me is "Timing Belt". I saw everytimg from knotched v-belt to creative laminations used last year that I think should have been called to the mat by the inspection teams.

But it's all about the competition at that point and FIRST isn't in the business of turning any team away. I't a matter of gracious professionalism.


Man, I gotta get packed. I'm leaving tomorrow morning for Kokomo. Cooool.
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