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I have repaired this thing three times and each time a year goes by and the guy keeps getting bigger and bigger (275 lbs) I threw some gussets in this time
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Anyone racing in a wheel chair is OK by me.
And a Miller would have done it right the first time.
Don't get yer blood pressure up guys, just a Blue / Red poke. 
9-11-2001......We Will Never Forget
Retired desk jockey.
Hobby weldor with a little training.
Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz.
Miller Syncrowave 250
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No doubt those gussets will help. It's hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like those gussets attach the cross piece to a mostly horizontal front-back rail. If it is the vertical force (weight) that is causing the tubing to break, it seems like some sort of truss would be a good idea there in this area.
Nice repair. Just a thought.
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You can see the break where I repaired it before .....I figured anything would help....Comment
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Just to let you know that looks like a Rugby or basketball chair not a racing chair,, These guys beat the **** out of these chairs playing rugby, Really neat to watch..They slam into each other like a demolition derby cars.They need to be light and tough at the same time ..
I have been in a chair since 1980 , but never played rugby or B ball in my chair.Comment
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Have you seen the price tag for one of those chairs? I'm in the wrong bidniss!
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That's why he keeps getting it repaired probably........He weighs so much I will see this chair a few more times I'm sureComment
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The added gusset might prevent that spot from breaking again.Comment
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yep, agreed.Originally posted by whateg0 View Post
No doubt those gussets will help. It's hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like those gussets attach the cross piece to a mostly horizontal front-back rail. If it is the vertical force (weight) that is causing the tubing to break, it seems like some sort of truss would be a good idea there in this area.
Nice repair. Just a thought.
Dave
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A nice repair B.C. I use a chair and thank god I am able to repair mine. I've been in one since 92, but I don't let it slow me down. Keep up the good work.
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