Rubber cut to the cavity shape wouldn't work very well. The whole concept relies on the rubber being under a high compression. The compression keeps the axle centered, keeps it in place laterally, and of course provides springing and damping.
ST On Monday, March 18, 2013 6:12:07 PM UTC-4, Fred Thomson wrote: > > That makes sense. Better than trying to cut a precision triangle. > > > > > > More like "D" cut rubber. I cut the cords out of rubber tie-down straps > > that have a round edge to them which gives a D shaped cross-section. > Yes, > > the compression plate compresses it all together. > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:01:33 PM UTC-4, Fred Thomson wrote: > > > > > Steve, > > > > > Did you use square cut rubber and the compression plate to compress > > > it all into shape? > > > > > Cheers, > > > Fred > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
