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Or Maybe our frame...
This is the first time we have used steel for our frame, and let me say its not the lightest thing (currently 20.5lbs) but there is no way to bend that...
Base is 34" x 26" x 4". The corners stand up to 12" for possible ramps on either side.
Let me know what you think!
~neill
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13-01-2007 22:52
Gabriel Mendez
Re: pic: 662's New Coffee Table!?!
Looks Good Guys, We are also building a "Double Decker" frame about 12'' high. We are using aluminum. Curious why steel?
14-01-2007 01:08
=Martin=Taylor=
Re: pic: 662's New Coffee Table!?!
I have often debated about using steal in a drivetrain. Would the wieght-to-strength ratio be better then alluminum if you used 1/32" wall?
What wall thickness are you using?
14-01-2007 01:18
NK2007
Re: pic: 662's New Coffee Table!?!
The steel is 1/16. Usually we would cut 4x4" box aluminum into c-channel, however, with the price of aluminum soaring, we couldn't find any. After comparing a custom built frame using the kitbot aluminum and the steal, this was only 4 pounds heavier.
also, we do not know anyone who can weld aluminum, so that also influenced the decision.
Oh, btw, the frame is upside-down for all those who haven't figured that out already =).
14-01-2007 02:37
BranMan662
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Oh, btw, the frame is upside-down for all those who haven't figured that out already =).
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Great job so far this year Neill, I think you guys have a pretty good chance as long as you keep this momentum.
14-01-2007 17:08
Cyberguy34000
Re: pic: 662's New Coffee Table!?!
(tears up)
It's just so beautiful!
We've been underweight in the past with aluminum frames, adding steel plates at the end just to make up for the weight leftover. With a steel frame like this I don't think we'll have to worry about being underweight...
-Chris
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