Original Posted By: Warren Shoun
Regarding the comment about 36 spoked wire wheels, I am about ready to makethe hubs. Question 1: Would I be better off making the hubs with 36 spokes and wouldthat effect the strength of the wheel?Question 2: What diameter rim is recommended, or commonly found, or worksand looks the best? Thanks,BartBart ConradBoeing Field Service Rep - Hobby FieldDouglas Products Division & 737 Hvy MaintPhone: 713-640-5882Fax: 713-640-5891E-mail: bart.conrad(at)na.boeing.com________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 07:14:46 -0800
Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: del magsam
O.K. here's another question. Would a pair of 21" wheels look way too largeand out of porportion? I found a new set for $500. It sounds like I'll bespending quite a bit going through Buchanens anyway. I had been planning onabout a 17" wheel.Greg, I have spent many hours at Sport Wheels over the years it's a greatplace and am planning to take a trip out there this weekend.Dick Navratil________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:26:34 -0800 (PST)
O.K. here's another question. Would a pair of 21" wheels look way too largeand out of porportion? I found a new set for $500. It sounds like I'll bespending quite a bit going through Buchanens anyway. I had been planning onabout a 17" wheel.Greg, I have spent many hours at Sport Wheels over the years it's a greatplace and am planning to take a trip out there this weekend.Dick Navratil________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:26:34 -0800 (PST)
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: *****
Gee, I wish I had 21" wheels. In my opinion, they can't be too big for aPiet.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 02:30:19 -0600
Gee, I wish I had 21" wheels. In my opinion, they can't be too big for aPiet.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 02:30:19 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS>>Dick,>Call Sport Wheels before you go. They may be temporarily closed. I'd heardthey were moving to a new location in the same area.>Nothing wrong with 21" wheels.>>Greg Cardinal________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 13:08:52 -0600
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS>>Dick,>Call Sport Wheels before you go. They may be temporarily closed. I'd heardthey were moving to a new location in the same area.>Nothing wrong with 21" wheels.>>Greg Cardinal________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 13:08:52 -0600
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: Greg Cardinal
21" wheels with a smooth tread tire come out very close to the diameter ofthe original Aircamper in the Flying and Gliding Manual. Some motorcyclewheels have a removeable spoke flange on the side opposite the brake drum. Imade a spacer and new spoke flange of an increased diameter so that I couldstill use the same spokes but end up with a 6" wide hub. The bearing bore ofthe hub can be bored out to take bronze bushings with a 1 1/2" I.D. The axleI used is a length of 0.090" 4130. I tried cutting the lugs off of some knobby tires. The tire carcase forknobbies is very strong. Cutting the knobs off worked not too badly with asharp utility knife lubricated with dish soap and water. A little sandingwith a 40 grit disk and I now have smooth strong antique looking tires. I am not worrying about the wheel strength as they sure take a lot ofabuse from those wheelie pulling high jumping dirt bikers!John Mc-----Original Message-----
21" wheels with a smooth tread tire come out very close to the diameter ofthe original Aircamper in the Flying and Gliding Manual. Some motorcyclewheels have a removeable spoke flange on the side opposite the brake drum. Imade a spacer and new spoke flange of an increased diameter so that I couldstill use the same spokes but end up with a 6" wide hub. The bearing bore ofthe hub can be bored out to take bronze bushings with a 1 1/2" I.D. The axleI used is a length of 0.090" 4130. I tried cutting the lugs off of some knobby tires. The tire carcase forknobbies is very strong. Cutting the knobs off worked not too badly with asharp utility knife lubricated with dish soap and water. A little sandingwith a 40 grit disk and I now have smooth strong antique looking tires. I am not worrying about the wheel strength as they sure take a lot ofabuse from those wheelie pulling high jumping dirt bikers!John Mc-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: SPOKE WHEELS
Original Posted By: "del magsam"
Del,I asked about 6-8" wheels at Sport Wheels. He though there might be somearound but not many. Mostly 10-14"? It might be best to call, I was withone yard man others might know more than him.Dick Navratil----- Original Message -----
Del,I asked about 6-8" wheels at Sport Wheels. He though there might be somearound but not many. Mostly 10-14"? It might be best to call, I was withone yard man others might know more than him.Dick Navratil----- Original Message -----