The original length seems to work alright and will take 90 degs of bending
without affecting the ends. However, as the largest bending moment is at
the top, I would suggest you allow for a little more penetration at the top
rather than at the fork end.
Regards,
William
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Sarangan" <asarangan@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:49 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Outrigger legs
>
> Just curious why the full depth available in OR1 and the wheel fork are
> not utilized by the nylon legs. The nylon rod is inserted only part way
> into the sockets and the bolt holes are drilled just 5mm from the rod
> ends. This design seems a bit strange to me.
>
> I am thinking of buying slightly longer rods and using the full socket
> lengths for better support of the legs.
>
> Also, why nylon? It would seem that a hollow aluminum tube or even PVC
> might provide better strength and ligher weight.
>
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