Construction with gussets and bolts

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Construction with gussets and bolts

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20-05-2015, 16:59

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Re: Construction with gussets and bolts

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Originally Posted by Gregor

The alternative to this is just proper training on not crushing tube. It's not worth the extra weight of putting in wood blocks or standoffs when the problem can be solved through training.

Yes and no.

By not crushing the tube (with no internal reinforcement) you limit the amount of preload and clamping force you are able to generate.

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