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20150903_120337
Florida Sailcraft Cat Trax, with axle cover hose. This hose is available from FS for $15/pr. It appears to be regular automotive hose, such as you would see on a radiator.
Date: 09/11/2015
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20150903_111737
This is the axle, 2" O.D. anodized aluminum. Anodizing is a useful feature, plain AL pipe stains your hands easily.
Date: 09/11/2015
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20150903_111907
The axle uses .126 (1/8") wall thickness. This results in a bend free axle, yet still light weight. It is more difficult & costly to source this material, in 96" length.Pete Begle has stated he cuts the axle in two, then uses a sleeve, in
Date: 09/11/2015
Views: 1090
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20150903_111619
The genius of FS product is the hub/bearing assembly. This is what causes the greatest problems with self builds. FS uses an anodized rim, with a 5" inner flange.
Date: 09/11/2015
Views: 1191
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20150903_111528
A few "bearings" are inserted along the bottom of the rim, the axle inserted, & the remaining "bearings" slid in around the axle circumference.Bearings are retained via a large SS washer on each side. All are kept in place by a l
Date: 09/11/2015
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20150903_111401
Here are the "bearings". They are simply 3/8" delrin rod, cut into 5" lengths. You need 20/wheel,(100"). 3/8" Delrin rod can be had for 95 cents a foot, & comes in 5' lengths. You would need 17', (to allow for cutting) fo
Date: 09/11/2015
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20150903_111445
Delrin Bearings.
Date: 09/11/2015
Views: 1160
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20150903_112143
These are not factory tires. FS uses a slightly wider tire, 21x12-8.Mine have tubes, adding another 1-2 lbs. You can just see the inflation valve on the left hand wheel.Tires are available (Nanco or Nanking) for $28.
Date: 09/11/2015
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