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« Reply #150 on: July 18, 2012, 08:28:55 PM » |
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I agree, to be engineeringly correct, (is that a proper phrase?), the gussets should be on the outside edge of the tube to spread the stresses around the tube, rather than through it. However, I've got to admit, my own are usually welded along the centre line. Never had a problem, but best to do it properly.
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« Reply #151 on: July 19, 2012, 07:56:44 AM » |
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I agree, to be engineeringly correct, (is that a proper phrase?), the gussets should be on the outside edge of the tube to spread the stresses around the tube, rather than through it. However, I've got to admit, my own are usually welded along the centre line. Never had a problem, but best to do it properly.
It does look tidier your way,would it make a great deal of difference |
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« Reply #152 on: July 19, 2012, 08:30:13 AM » |
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i knew the correct way but i havent done them all "right" i put them in the best way to suit where they was going. although id never advise trying it but i wreacon mmm style or simlar frame would be plenty strong enough with out gusseting.  |
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« Reply #153 on: July 19, 2012, 09:42:26 AM » |
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Theres also summat about getting the right angle on the outer edges of the gussetts,so that the weld doesnt finish on a 'pointed' piece of gusset.. There was a long discussion about this a few yrs ago on the Locost forum. Ive never had a prob with any of the gussetts on my trike,some are central,some are outside edge. also have done loads of gussets(ooh er!  ) on various frames over the years the same. |
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« Reply #154 on: July 19, 2012, 09:48:49 AM » |
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I just assumed that if you use a 3mm plate on the edge of the tube you get a v shape to weld with.
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« Reply #155 on: July 19, 2012, 07:18:25 PM » |
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There is something un-nerving about so many monkeys discussing gussets ....
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« Reply #156 on: July 19, 2012, 08:57:38 PM » |
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« Reply #157 on: July 19, 2012, 11:53:37 PM » |
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There is something un-nerving about so many monkeys discussing gussets ....
mmm,, open ended ,gussets,, now then ther,s a thing  |
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« Reply #158 on: July 20, 2012, 01:55:01 PM » |
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I only know about closed ones i'm afraid
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« Reply #160 on: July 20, 2012, 02:57:31 PM » |
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I'm sure that trike will pull them in.. |
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« Reply #162 on: July 20, 2012, 03:40:16 PM » |
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Looks a bit open to the elements, goodluck hope it all good  ps thought you had an engine.. |
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« Reply #163 on: July 20, 2012, 03:40:37 PM » |
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i was watchin that ,, couldnt decide,, and didnt know when i,d be able to collect ,, |
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« Reply #164 on: July 20, 2012, 04:58:17 PM » |
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"Just got me a dodgy yellow top"
Oh, I thought you meant you'd bought a nice new kagool.
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