--- In gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com, Rick Sparber <rgsparber@...> wrote:
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> Rod,
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> I love the idea but have a problem with the vertical bars that support the wheels. It wouldn't take much to bend them. How would you modify the design so it would be as strong as a front/back motion?
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> Rick
> Rick.Sparber.org
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You bring up a good point, Rick. It wouldn't be much of an issue to use larger diameter bars. My tests to 300 pounds didn't present a problem. (yet)<g>
A suggestion made by several truck drivers that have seen it, was to use pneumatic tires and also to make the whole thing out of aluminum.
Thank you for the suggestion.
Rod
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