Make sure you use low carbon rods or a Mig otherwise it will crack as soon as it gets a bit of stress
Frame should be cut at 45 degrees to maximise strength at a non-load bearing point
Reinforcing plate should be added on the inside and welded on top and bottom edges (not on end of plates)End weld will cause a fatigue point and sometimes will crack at this point. Plate should extend well past connection point
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Andrew
Custodian of the "Rare and Rusty" 
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