xyster
10 MW
Took about 2 hours to cut both torque arms from a stainless steel tie using an old, wimpy 12V cordless drill and an 18v cordless reciprocating saw. Took about two days for their batteries to recharge between work sessions.
Still need to cut another hole for the 2nd bolt on the left side arm -- I missed the mark the first time.
Both arms have about 3-5 degrees of play around the axle -- more than I would have liked. But if nothing else, they should prevent the axle from spinning out the dropouts if the motor's torque ever manages to wreck the dropouts -- thereby preventing a catastrophic accident.
I've marked the nuts so I can quickly tell if they're loose.
Next structural project is to reinforce the rear triangle.
Still need to cut another hole for the 2nd bolt on the left side arm -- I missed the mark the first time.
Both arms have about 3-5 degrees of play around the axle -- more than I would have liked. But if nothing else, they should prevent the axle from spinning out the dropouts if the motor's torque ever manages to wreck the dropouts -- thereby preventing a catastrophic accident.
I've marked the nuts so I can quickly tell if they're loose.
Next structural project is to reinforce the rear triangle.