Modifiers just weaken the prints

This occurs when you have a different number of walls for the base part and the area within the modifier region.

My latest Fidget Spinner range has different portions of the model set with different number of walls, but, because those portions are separate sections and do not physically touch one another, there is no point at which they meet.

Outer section on this one from the range.

You should increase the infill on areas you prefer to strengthen.