8020 fastener question

[dirtbikerxz]

Best bracket or gusset for attaching two 1x1 60 inch pieces of 8020 together? Needs to be really strong and sturdy, and i need one of the 4 sides to be bracket/gusset free.

[Sperkowsky]

Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz

Best bracket or gusset for attaching two 1x1 60 inch pieces of 8020 together? Needs to be really strong and sturdy, and i need one of the 4 sides to be bracket/gusset free.

Well how are u attaching it. You are going to have to use 90 degree or t gussets and corner supports.

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

Well how are u attaching it. You are going to have to use 90 degree or t gussets and corner supports.

What i was hoping for was a c channel type of bracket that can attaches to the two pieces of 80 20 on three sides. Something like the vex versaframe c channel link . But obviously the versaframe c channel isn't wide/big enough to fit the 8020. So do you know of any such bracket?

[Richard Wallace]

Are you making a ten foot span? Will it be oriented horizontally or vertically?

[dirtbikerxz]

both. im going to have some pieces vertical. and some pieces horizontal. but yes each piece is a 10 foot span.

[Richard Wallace]

Would a heel-and-toe joint work?

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Richard Wallace

Would a heel-and-toe joint work?

can you give me a link to one?

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz

can you give me a link to one?

Can you open the attached pdf in my last post?

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Richard Wallace

Can you open the attached pdf in my last post?

I think i kind of understand, but I'm having a little trouble visualizing. Will this method put a gusset (of any kind) on all 4 sides?

[GeeTwo]

Start with a hanger bolt threaded into both pieces. Then use mending plates on each side that you can fit it. A piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/8" c-channel would make a great gusset for this. We used this size c-channel on our 2013 robot, and I believe it's the size of the old c-channel kit chassis.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by dirtbikerxz

I think i kind of understand, but I'm having a little trouble visualizing. Will this method put a gusset (of any kind) on all 4 sides?

The bottom side in my sketch (opposite the "toe") will be free of gussets. I am assuming you need to put something in that slot, correct?

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by GeeTwo

Start with a hanger bolt threaded into both pieces. Then use mending plates on each side that you can fit it. A piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/8" c-channel would make a great gusset for this. We used this size c-channel on our 2013 robot, and I believe it's the size of the old c-channel kit chassis.

SOunds perfect. Where can i find a c channel that size? andy mark and vex dont have those sizes... do you know of another website?

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Richard Wallace

The bottom side in my sketch (opposite the "toe") will be free of gussets. I am assuming you need to put something in that slot, correct?

yup

[Fusion_Clint]

You can get about anything from McmasterCarr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-al...nnels/=114hx84

With their normal shipping I get things in 2 days over here in Gulfport. Order it today and you will have it by Wednesday at the latest.

[dirtbikerxz]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

You can get about anything from McmasterCarr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-al...nnels/=114hx84

With their normal shipping I get things in 2 days over here in Gulfport. Order it today and you will have it by Wednesday at the latest.

Thank you so much sir.