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Hey WTR,
Its a ways back
...but, info about the steering wheel is in post #346 - #371 :thumbsup:

Here is a pic of the "flip up" steering wheel mount
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This is a pic of the "flip up" steering wheel mount, mounted on the steering shaft
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...& this is a pic of the "flip up" steering wheel mount, on the steering shaft, with the steering wheel (before bending)
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Thats just flipping cool.
Almost exactly as I had envisioned it to be.
 

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So, are these hubs likely to become the "standard" hub design for other projects at the "Sparkworks electric design and fab shop"?
That is assuming there are going to be other projects?
We gotta have a better plan for these flanges. While the present plan is good for a few pieces, its a lotta work making these things round. I'm not even going to try the square ones. I'll cut pieces out with a hole saw. The bigger ones aren't as bad, but still.
It would be nice if we had laser cut blanks! I have a connection......
It would mean cutting, probably 10.
If l could tell 'em "take yer time" they could be cheap.
 

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Hey T,

Sorry for the squares :mad2:
...& I never even thought about using a hole saw (good idea) ;)

The laser cut flange idea is fantastic too :2guns:

* Actually, I have been working on ways to build interest in the EA program
...& trying to expand it here in Ohio

The only printed info, about the program, is the rulebook
...but, it is ~50 pages (a long read & kinda expensive ta make a bunch of copies
...&/so, I have been working on a (1) page tri-fold brochure :cornut:

First, I drew up a mini-brochure to help organize the info
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...& then, mainly just cut & pasted, most of the main points, right from the EA rulebook :thumbsup:
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Once I had all of the main ideas/info arranged, I worked on making an actual brochure
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Printed info on both sides (here is what the front/out side looks like) :sifone:
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Then, just had ta fold 'em into 3 sections

The centering could use some work
...but, they are an easier read
...more cost effective
...& will work for now, to help "get the message out there" :cheers2:
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What do you'all think? :popcorn:
 

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Very cool! Hopefully it can get some kids interested.
Hey BBR,

At the old Champion Sparkplug parking lot, that we've been cleaning up :thumbsup:
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~10 wagon loads of "natural speed bumps" later (yup, still workin' on it)
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After me & Sierra did a few test laps, a few folks have been stopping by asking questions :)

So, the tri-fold seemed like a good way to help explain many of the program's mission & goals
...&/so, now, I'm going to start handing them out to...everyone who shows an interest ;)

I'm also thinking about reaching out to &/or sending the brochure to:
...our Toledo Public School system (& charter schools too)
...the University of Toledo
...Owens Community College
...& even, some of the large churches in the area :2guns:
 

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I applaud your efforts to spread the word!

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming:

The evolution of a flange.


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in response to the question "why 1/4 wall tubing"? I took .100 off the OD and made the tube look purdy.
Whadda ya think?

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Hey T,

I like the "evolution of a flange" (super kool!) :2guns:
...& please...share more stuff like that :thumbsup:

Also, during a "look over" found an issue with (1) of the front hubs

Inside:
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Outside:
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Remember how the outer bearing "seats" are extra deep?
...well, it looks like that extra "room" allowed the hub to shift over a bit :huh:

The wheel couldn't have come off
...but, we still don't want the hub shifting over like that

So, ta help keep 'em in place, I "glued" 'em in ;)

* To be clear, my buddy T machined the outer bearing "seat" extra deep so the bearing could be recessed a bit to allow room for a "safety pin"
...but/then, I went used longer spindles (which gave extra room for a "safety pin")
&
So then, I made the decision to move the outer bearing, out to the edge of the hub
...without totally "thinking thru" any & all ramifications of that "last minute" change

My Bad :mad2:
 

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Hey T,

Well...there is a sleeve, on the spindle, in between the bearings (shown in the video)

I figured...

Plan A: Glue 'em in (already done & also, shown in the video) ;)

...& if that solution fails :ack2:

Plan B: could be to insert a bearing size "spacer", behind the outer bearing :thumbsup:

...or I'm thinkin' :idea2:

Plan C: Could even be to double up the outer bearing :2guns:
 

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Looks great Terry!
Yeah, l kn eerrr ahhhh l mean thanks!

l need a consultation on wheel flanges. Well, actually l need consul on many things, but back to the wheels.

these wheels have 2 bolt circle patterns. 6 bolt on 4.5 inch diameter and 4 bolt on 2.8 inch.

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The 4 bolt pattern has these neat dimple thingys stampped in.

Which leaves a gap.

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I assume (assumption is the mother of all f*** ups) that the 6 pattern is for wheel mounting?
6 bolts in the package was a clue. 6 nuts and washers? WTF?
If so, what happens to the gap? Wheel halves just bend?
Being a two piece wheel virgin, l have a little doubt. I can put both patterns in the flange easy enuff, but l wanna know.
Mama asumption is not very helpful.
 

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after screwing 'round sumore, maybe the 6 bolts with nuts and washers hold the wheel together and it mounts on a 3inch (or so) flange? The dimple thingys are designed to porvide a solid point for the wheel bolt/stud? :idea2::mad2:

How ya wanna handle this, K?
 
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