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Understanding
that there will be a great deal of weight transferred to the Base
Platform as rendered by the Fork Head and OTA, I decided to make the
RA Truss Arms of double-layered 3/4" plywood
in strategic areas for strength reliability - mainly where the RA Axis
Support Housing will attach between them. The above photo shows the
Truss Arms glued and clamped. Once the adhesive has cured, woodscrews
will be used to further secure
the layers. If you look closely (click the image for an enlarged view)
you will note that one of the layers on each Truss Arm ends
approximately 12" before reaching the front end (narrow end) of
it. This denotes the end of the internal layer where the Accessory
Compartment Door Divider will be attached. The upper tips of the Truss
Arms are angled to about 30 degrees, which corresponds to the latitude
New Orleans, LA. These components will be attached to the Base
Platform using dowel-nuts and bolts.
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