---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/06/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:20 PM - Tailwheel (Catdesigns) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:20:16 PM PST US From: "Catdesigns" Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tailwheel 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