if you are going to step up the size to a helicoil, why not just put the next size metric bolt in? instead of a m10 go to a m12?
on mine, the bolts all tightened up nicely, but i dont like how thin the bracket looks. i will be taking measurements and developing a better system. most likely will make the side brackets and a back bracket all one piece such that i will have bolts going in from each side, and bolts going in from the back, which should allow a very strong bracket.
after that part is fitted, i will decide if i want to use the large bolt and nut, or if i want to use a pin for the arms to slide onto.
providing this works out the way i envision it will, pictures of the progress will be added to this thread, and if any want it, measured drawings can be shared.
i typically draw the parts i want to make in autocad, and then cut it out of heavy cardboard with my laser cutter so that i can mock up everything and ensure alignment/fitment before i spend time and energy making it out of metal.. kinda a mix of the 2 "cad"s (cardboard aided design, and computer aided design) lol