Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Conoly"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Brake's, axels, wheels leonstefanhutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)In issue 33, 3rd qtr. 1991 a man named Bill Liimatainen wrote an articleshowing his light weight landing gear. He used alum. atv wheels with hisown machined hubs axel and Matco brakes. I am going this rout but usingthe Hegar external disc kit I got from ACS. He claims 17.6 lbs per side(vee, axel,hub,wheel, tire,bearings) I have all the pieces but am juststarting on gear now. I think he is about right. Major draw back iscost. $400 for hub kit. But I'm after weight savings and you pay forwhat you get. Leading Edge Airfoils has neet skinned tires for thatGood Year Airwheel lookof the 30's Leon S.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Ken Beanlands"
I used a cheap B&D bandsaw with a wood blade for all of my wood so far. Ialso took a cheap B&D circular saw, mounted it upside down on a small table,and put a metal "cutoff" blade on it. Works just like a table saw. Must useeye and ear protection and creates quite a light show with the sparks.Eventually the metal dust will trash the bearing in the saw and you willhave to throw it away. So get a cheap one from apawn shop or yard sale.----- Original Message -----