NONSENSE, you aren't a problem, we all need help with our builds and that's what this brotherhood is all about.
If it weren't for Charlie, Noah and you the Avenger would still be a pile of sticks.
If you have to cut that you might want to consider epoxing a thin piece of G10 to it for added strength.
If I could get my wifes metal sculptures out of the garage and hung outside I could probably get you better shots..cause we need a metal palm tree, turtle and fish affixed to our cement walls....