Originally posted by Omnigeek6
The horizontal pieces should not stick all the way through the vertical beams.
erm, why?
Not only is that a very good and easy way of connecting support members (engineeringly speaking), it has been done in reality and will continue to be done.
Ring Racer:
Mumbo Jumbo:
Those are just two examples that jumped into my head when i read your comment, I'm sure there are many more examples of the crossbeams going through the uprights.