Drilling holes to reduce frame weight: best pattern

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Drilling holes to reduce frame weight: best pattern

04-03-2016, 11:41

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Re: Drilling holes to reduce frame weight: best pattern

Aluminum nuts for 1/4-20 exist and have been used by us. Saves a surprising amount of weight if you have a lot of fasteners.

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