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JIC

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Abraham, looking at your pictures in your construction log, I notice in the on titled DRW-10 Drag strut fittings that you had brazed the tube, using brass rod.

If you are using 4130 tubing it is not recommended to braze it, the brass will get into the grain of the tube and when it cools it will expand causing cracks.

If you are using just plain steel tubing your ok.

I just brought this to your attention, in hopes that it may save you some grief later on.


jic
 
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