Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 11:20 PM - Tailwheel (Catdesigns)
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
Well the list is very quiet today so I figure I will show you my recently
completed tailwheel. I used the stock "A"-arm with the compression spring.
I then ran a 1" tubing through the bottom of the arm inside the spring cup
to act as a bearing for 7/8" tubing with the wheel fork on it. The fork is
0.063 u-channel I bent on my bench vice mounted bending brake (see
http://westcoastpiet.com/bench-top_bender.htm for details on this
contraption that works amazingly well). The wheel is a 4" job from ACS. I
had to put in a bushing to bring the axel diameter from 5/8 to 3/8. 3/8"
bolt was chosen because it's head fit inside the u-channel. As soon as I
get it finished I will weigh it and compare it to a leaf spring setup. I
will have large pictures posted on my website soon @
http://westcoastpiet.com/chris_tracy.htm
Thanks to everyone on this list who sent me pictures of their tailwheel
and helped with advice. Unfortunately it will be a long time before I know
if this works or not.
Chris Tracy
Sacramento, Ca
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|