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To properly
secure the Truss Arms to the Base Platform in a more stabile and
reliable manner, I
added the two wedge shaped cleats shown here in the above photo. As you
can see, we have already drilled the holes to accept the 1/4" x 20 x
4" long bolts that will screw into the Dowels-Nuts which will be inserted in the Truss Arms.
The cleats were cut from the same stock as the Base Platform Chassis was
constructed from (2 x 2 hard pine stakes). The cleats were glued into
their positions before drilling the 5/16" holes. These
components were definitely needed since the Truss Arms were not centered
over the main chassis members. Recesses were drilled into each hole to
allow the head of the 4" long bolt to be flush with the bottom of the chassis
members.
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