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Old 23rd April 2012, 08:25
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Originally Posted by seanick View Post
I would consider plating the whole side, bending a flange on each edge to give you a channel section so you can weld onto existing doublers. Then you can prep a bit harder before you weld as the metal is thicker, up the amps a bit and get a stronger weld. Before the final fit either remove the old section or take out some metal with a hole saw so when you finally inject some waxyoil it gets where needed.
yrs, Nick
I'd love to do that, but have no folding equipment. And those outriggers are more than 24" and tapered... thanks for taking time to offer advice.
And i will up the amps!

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Last edited by garyh; 23rd April 2012 at 08:30.. Reason: more to add
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