Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Chris"
Hi all,Instead of leather, I cut up some really thick rubber inner tube protectorsI had laying around. Leather is probably more "period" though.Likely heavier, but I know that the Germans in WW1 sprung some of theiraxles using long springs wrapped around the axle just like bungees. I thinkit was they had more steel than rubber. They looked like screen doorsprings stretched and wrapped. Looked bulkier than bungee, and is heavier(I weighed a foot of each back when I was considering it) BUT. it wouldn'tchafe.Douwe________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Greg and Dale used the leather wrap method "I purchased the leather from a local saddle shop. It was referred to as"sole leather" because it is relatively thick, about 1/8". It was very stiffbut leather can be formed easily by soaking it in water for a few minutes. It is attached to the bottom of the ash block with a couple of small screwsbut the bungees keep it held in place.Round headed rivets per the original plans instead of threaded fasteners inthis location would most likely eliminate the need for the leather cuff.Greg Cardinal"Link to a drawing of their setuphttp://westcoastpiet.com/images/Greg%20and%20Dale/images/Anti%20Chafe%20Cuff.pdfAnother idea I have seen is to place a wide board on the bottom of the ashblock so the bungees are not al likely to touch the bolt heads. You can see it in this picture.http://westcoastpiet.com/images/Larry%2 ... Sacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com _____

Original Posted By: "AircamperN11MS"
I am sitting in the Cleveland airport waiting for a flight to Edinburgh Scotland.I'll be touring with a group, but I'm wondering if there are any Scots orBrits between Edinburgh and York that I might be able to catch up with sometimein the next week?Thanks!Kip Gardner________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Any Scottish Piets oh list?