LIMNMEDIA - Gussets Installed & Swing Base Assembly

It’s one of those moments where the structure starts to feel solid—not just assembled, but reinforced and ready to carry load.

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Objective

The goal here is to lock in the vertical structure and confirm that the base, rotation stage, and uprights are all working together as a single system.

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Process

With the uprights repositioned, the gussets are now attached, tying the vertical members into the base plate at an angle. This immediately increases stiffness and reduces any tendency for the uprights to flex.

At the same time, the swing rotation stage is visible as part of the assembly, showing how the base plate and uprights sit on top of the rotating interface.

With everything bolted together, the base plate, uprights, and rotation system now read as one continuous structure.

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Notes

Adding the gussets makes a noticeable difference. What might have felt slightly flexible before now feels much more rigid and stable.

This is a good reminder that small reinforcement pieces can have a big impact. They don’t add much material, but they change how forces move through the structure.

It’s also a useful checkpoint to step back and look at the system as a whole:

• the base is established
• the rotation axis is defined
• the vertical structure is now supported
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At this point, things are starting to line up both visually and mechanically.

And again, this is all built step by step. Every hole, every bracket, every adjustment adds up. Taking the time to get these connections solid now pays off later when the system is under load.

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LIMNMOCO Context

This step strengthens the connection between:

• the rotation base
• the structural uprights
• the overall load path of the crane

The swing stage is now clearly integrated into the structure, and the uprights are no longer just positioned—they’re supported.

This is where the build starts to transition from:

assembled components → structural system

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Why This Matters

Once the boom is attached, forces increase quickly. Any flex at the base or uprights will show up as instability at the camera end.

The gussets are doing quiet but important work here:

• distributing load
• keeping things square
• maintaining alignment through motion

Getting this right now helps prevent chasing problems later.