Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Strut/Gear Attachment FittingsI have just completed the strut/gear attachment fittings. I have some concern that the fore and aft weld across the fitting along the line of the bend may be a weak point. Basically, are you not relying on the equivalent of a welded joint to carry the strut loads?In addition, I ended up with the bolt holes on the bottom of the fitting being very close to the end of the Ash 1X2 crosspiece. I can get the inside "L"shaped bracket on and the nuts, but it is still very close. Would this presenta weak spot since the holes are so close to the end of the board? I though I would put on the "chicken straps" to compensate. Thanks for any input,CraigAlanCarter(at)AOL.com________________________________________________________________________________