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The design is a cantilever structure that is designed to hold a load of 20lbs. Weight of truss is 94.0 grams.

Ok...20lbs to go. Hope it holds?

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20lbs...And there she goes..."SNAP!" Not too bad, considering I ranked 1st in load capacity to weight ratio. Held 18lbs perfectly, but that last weight put too much force on the lateral bracing.

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As you can see....I only put gusset plating on the truss panels and not the lateral members...Well, if I had put them on i would have won in a walk...Owell...live and learn.

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