I made mine out of 1/4" 4130. That is what Dan makes them out of. I asked him if he heat treated them and he told me that he did and gave me the Rockwell hardnes he used. If I can find where I wrote it down I will let you know, but best to email him.
Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Phil Matheson Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:36 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Diehl Leg extensions Mark & Neters What did you make Dan Diehl main gear extensions from , 4130 or mild steel ????. I'm thinking that 5/16 or so mild steel would be strong enough. What are your thoughts, please. Thanks in advance Phil Matheson [email protected] VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html See our VW Engines and Home built web page at http://www.vw-engines.com/ www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ http://corvair.vw-engines.com/ _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
