Step 6 - Prefabricate the Gusset Plates
Prefabricate the Gusset Plates
1) Print out 2 copies of page 1-17 (Gusset Plate Layout) of the Build Guide
2) Lay each Gusset Plate Layout over a file folder and tape in place. You will have two Gusset Plate Layouts. Refer to class discussion.
3) Carefully cut out each Gusset Plate with scissors. Notice that Gusset Plate 8 has a dotted line. This is a fold point and is not to be cut.
1) Print out 2 copies of page 1-17 (Gusset Plate Layout) of the Build Guide
2) Lay each Gusset Plate Layout over a file folder and tape in place. You will have two Gusset Plate Layouts. Refer to class discussion.
3) Carefully cut out each Gusset Plate with scissors. Notice that Gusset Plate 8 has a dotted line. This is a fold point and is not to be cut.