I decided that the interface between the boot and frame was in a perfect rectangle, so I added all three angled aluminum stock bars and tightened them with the corner braces in place so the structure would keep its shape. When I took off the extra hardware, everything stayed rigid, and I was happy. I installed the interface between the plastic plates and tightened it securely.
Heaviest skates I've held
The skate was the heaviest I've ever held. I considered putting the powered wheel in the front for several reasons. If I were walking up a flight of stairs, being able to lock the front tire would give me lots of traction in the right area. If I applied too much power by accident, a front-wheel-drive might shoot forward, but it might lift off the ground as my leg went with it, which might be safer. Ultimately I decided to put it under my heel since that location is in line with my leg and much easier to lift and control. A lot of weight near my toe would increase the likelihood of dangerous twisting in an accident.
Supporting 200 pounds (14 stones)
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2022-10-07
The skate was the heaviest I've ever held. I considered putting the powered wheel in the front for several reasons. If I were walking up a flight of stairs, being able to lock the front tire would give me lots of traction in the right area. If I applied too much power by accident, a front-wheel-drive might shoot forward, but it might lift off the ground as my leg went with it, which might be safer. Ultimately I decided to put it under my heel since that location is in line with my leg and much easier to lift and control. A lot of weight near my toe would increase the likelihood of dangerous twisting in an accident.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2022-10-07
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