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How I Reinforced a Weak Frame (Part 2 of 2)

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This picture is quite an important one because it will be introducing a new method on how we can adjust the gussets in order for them to be able to be successfully attached to the frame. There is a bolt on the frame that won't let us attach the gusset without it being adjusted. So we have to make a hole by where the bolt is in order to attach it. The picture just displays how the drill saw works and what it basically is, a mixture of a saw and a drill bit. This picture shows the gusset I made and with the adjustment of the drill saw. The hole was opened to make the gusset look more clean and add a bit more of aesthetics to the gusset. This adjustment will finally let us attach the gusset to the frame without the annoying bolt in the way. The picture above shows the gusset being held against frame with a few c-clamps. The c amps are used to hold the gusset in place when it is lined up with the edge of the bars. While being held in place I will drill in the holes for t...