Twas not me who suggested use of MDS-filled nylon 6/6 rod...I know
nothing of its properties.
I think it was Erich Trombley that said he was using the above...
Re: wheels...I'm not familiar w/ "Easy-Rolls", but the 100 or 105 mm
skate (or scooter) wheels spin silently forever...be advised that when
buying them you will enter the world of ABEC ratings for various
bearings...I opted for #9s but you can go for the ceramics for a few
more bucks...I bought my inline wheels online at www.skates.com,,,bushes
are also available to enable fitting within the SS forks.
Thanks for that link, they have good service and reasonable prices.
Related comment: From Kevin's drawing, he's apparently mastered the
art of machining the factory-stock nylon rod...I had a devil of a time
turning down my rods so that they might fit into the OR 1s.
I am fortunate to have a friend close by with a lathe and a milling
machine in his garage. He made the drawing and turned the rod into the
part drawn. I plan to get with him on drawing up new slim forks for the
skate wheels to go with the 5/8" fiberglass legs.
Kevin
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