---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 11/22/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:20 AM - Re: gear legs (Kevin Shannon) 2. 10:19 AM - He Said, She Said... (dralle@matronics.com (Matt Dralle)) 3. 10:58 AM - gear legs (Larry E. James) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:20:26 AM PST US From: "Kevin Shannon" Subject: RE: Rocket-List: gear legs --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Kevin Shannon" Many thanks to those who replied on/off the list. My gear legs do indeed have the sharp edge machined out of them, which is good. But apparently the Gearlegs and mounts being produced now are 1 1/2" and the older ones I have are 1 3/8". This worries me a little when I look at those spindly little things think about how hard I have plopped my RV-8 down more than once. I don't know if I am worried enough to go spend $2500+ on new legs and motor mount, though.. decisions.. decisions... Kevin Shannon -----Original Message----- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ron Carter Subject: Re: Rocket-List: gear legs --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Ron Carter" There was a gear leg failure back in 2000 where a heavy rocket broke both legs where the legs exit the motor mount. John immediately added a radius to the leg to act as a "stress riser" relief. If your legs have any sharp inside corners on them you probably ought to take them to a machinist and have the radii turned into them. John Harmon can give you the details. Ron Carter Hr2 # 49 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Shannon" Subject: Rocket-List: gear legs > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Kevin Shannon" > > > Gearleg question, this applies to the HR II: a friend of mine asked me if I > had the "newer" style of gear legs, (hard tellin not knowin) So what is the > difference between an old style gear leg and a new style gear leg? Is there > an old style and new style engine mount too? My plans set is dated 1995, I > don't know when the parts were actually purchased. I bought all my parts > second hand. > Kevin Shannon > Starting fuse HRII > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:19:16 AM PST US From: dralle@matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Subject: Rocket-List: He Said, She Said... --> Rocket-List message posted by: dralle@matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Dear Listers, I've been getting some great feedback from Listers lately along with their List Contributions. 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James Bellevue, WA HR2 fuselage / systems