Hi everyone
While all you boys and girls have been playing games chasing each other on the beach, I have been hard at work designing with the CAD program. I have designed an entirely new construction technique which I will utilise in the building of my sand yacht. I am going to build a Class 5 type of yacht that has a "Y" shape frame. I am indebted to Paul for the original design and idea. My new design is in the building style of things. The two rear Axle tubes will be mounted via an internal bolt in each section to hold them onto the main section of the frame. There will be no evidence of a bolt showing when they are assembled. The tubes will be held from rotating by a small flange that is held by a small 8mm bolt only 16mm long. I will post the drawings for you as soon as I can. The only unfortunate part of the design is that a lathe is essential to make all the parts. I may incorporate within the design the ability to set the rear wheels on a castor angle of 4 degrees or more by changing 4 bolts to another position, about 2 minutes work on each side. I am hoping to get some tube that is 63.5mm dia x 2mm thick. A little thicker wall would be even better.
What would be the ideal overall width of the rear axle/wheel assembly? And what would you recommend as the wheel base?
I think you will like
the design and I am looking forward to your (critical
) comments.
Kody
