Re: Wood underframes and truss rods - a few questions
| December 01, 2012 05:11PM |
I believe the length would depend on the load. If it sags, truss rods are needed.
From the 1895 Car Builder's Cyclopedia:
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2012 05:13PM by bcp.
From the 1895 Car Builder's Cyclopedia:
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2012 05:13PM by bcp.
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