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Topic: Square tubing at the base - what is it for? (Read 1367 times)
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David Delaney
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There are two square pieces of tubing at the base of the sled. They are 12.5 X 12.5, but I am unsure what they are used for? Is this for extra stability or weight?
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Brett A. Noe
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Partially for stability, and also to create a slot for the bolt heads and wires to use. 
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David Delaney
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Stability I can see, but I am unsure what you mean about the bolt head and wires part...
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Cody Deegan
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They're not necessary, but they keep the sled base off the wires coming out the bottom in case the sled is ever set on the ground.
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David Delaney
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Ok, gotcha. I was thinking that the tubes might have been used for when the bolts come down, they would have stopped it from sticking out the bottom - but after looking again at the plans, I see they bolt go all the way through the tubing, so in effect, the bolts would be touching the ground anyways.
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Brett A. Noe
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The holes on the very bottom of the tubes are larger. The bolts stop inside the tubes.
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