Hi Erich,
What materials did you use to make your scooter wheel forks? I just got some
.080 4130 steel sheet for a first try on the forks and .058 wall 3/4" (which
is 5/8"ID) 4130 tube for the outrigger leg socket.
Looking forward to seeing a picture, too.
And I'm glad to hear that the MDS-filled nylon legs are serving you well. I
thought I remembered that the MDS-filled nylon had lower friction
properties, but was not any stronger. I'll see if I can find that info
again.
Did you ever break a Nylon 6/6 leg?
Kevin
N211KA XS Mono 914
----- Original Message -----
From: "Erich Trombley" <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:47 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Outrigger leg failure
> <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
>
> Yes, it was me who suggested the use of MDS-filled nylon material from
> McMaster-Carr. I did some research during the selection process and if I
> remember correctly the MDS-filled nylon had the same or better flexural
> strength, better UV protection and slightly better impact strength. I
> have had my legs in service for just over seven years without issue. I
> too am using inline scooter wheels with a slimmed down mounting fork. I
> will take a picture and post it.
>
> Erich Trombley
> N28ET Classic Mono 914
>
> From: "Kevin Klinefelter" <kevann@gotsky.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger leg failure
>
>
> 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
> N211KA
>
>
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