Designing arms against buckling

10-02-2005, 10:59

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Re: Designing arms against buckling

Greg,

With regards to your first paragraph, the 2 x 2 without cutouts is more resistant to buckling than if you cut trusses in the 2x2.

Your second paragraph is the ticket. A lightweight core (even balsa or styrofoam) will definitely help the buckling scenario.

-Paul

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