Phil Winks Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 My guess is that you'll need axels in the order of 2mmm or more so you can file/grind a flat on to give the grub screw a chance to hold on properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thats exactly what I was thinking With flats in the hole through the fibreglass leg too If I can manage it. Maybe I can use say M4 and then I could turn down some bolts to axles for when I want wheels back on too??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Phil, thanks re the link, that was what I was referring to when I mentioned torque rods as being the way to go but I in the end I decided to use my old Jack Rabbit which has no existing U/C. So I thought I could get a similar effect using wire legs in a low ironing board style arrangement - the length of the wire legs providing the give. Anyway I've been too slow on the uptake and the snow has gone so I may well go back to doing a more thorough job on the T40 using that torque rod method after all - making them during the summer! So there's plenty of time for those nice chaps at RCM&E to collate the ideas from this thread (and anywhere else) and get a ski design/building article together in time for us winter flyers to make use of it - how about it David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 In my opinion NOW is the time to make your skis before the delights of spring drive the thoughts of snow out of your mind - only to re-surface next winter when the snow lies deep and crisp and even and you're rushing around looking for bits of ply to lash something up. Who knows, in a week or two you could even be congratulating yourself on your foresight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Good advice Martin then do the floats intime for the spring floods lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'm sure you are right martin - once I've tidied up my work bench ready for the next job the skis probably won't get another look in - better to finish them now while it's still work in progress. Back to work I go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 No snow here in Cheshire, yet. I'd just like enough to let me have a go with skis because this time I'm ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6dan Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Well,looks like I might make some skis for EDF jet,now that would be a sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Still waiting for the snow to arrive, skis ready, photo from last year + Video Skis are simply 1/8th ply with rubber bands at the front and string at the back to fix them at a slight upward angle.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxXizFajtoM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 All ready to go but no snow here yet. 3Styla on snow last winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Ski on an EDF?Sounds like a good idea, I would think it would get a good take off with less friction on hard snow/ice. Yes, I'd like to see that. Lindsay & Chris have obviously got it cracked, I hope Ican follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6dan Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 How about an Acro Wot snowboard conversion ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 At Last! Ground handling was impeccable, some re-trimming on the elevator (up) was required but apart from that there were no problems and a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Well done Ian, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thank you Stephen. That Tutor 40 has had many roles over the years and now that's another one. Hmmm, floats.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Nice one Ian, now why have we not seen that snowboard conversion yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hello Lindsay, I'm afraid you missed the snowboard job - three of them in formation, even when landing : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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