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Cross Beams

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Hello fellow tower makers!

Do you recommend that we put cross beams on every side of our tower. Or just 2?

Your advice is appreciated!
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Re: Cross Beams

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First, it would be worth your time to review past posts; how bracing works, what you need and why has been discussed at length.
Second, if you only brace 2 sides, it will fail prematurely, with legs buckling in toward each other on the sides without bracing.
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First of all, definitely brace on all sides of the tower.

Secondly, please post stuff like this in general discussion. There is no need to create a new topic for it.
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