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Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
meku	Guillows Series 200 - SE5a	Build	15-Mar-14 03:47
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John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Parked	14-Mar-14 17:53
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A prototype wheel with another lacing alternative. Materials: larger wheel jig from scrap, 7 year old PVC Camel rim, heat gun.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	14-Mar-14 17:49
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Size comparison from the Ogre rim of silk.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	14-Mar-14 17:48
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A new metal hub design to facilitate lacing with monofilament fishing line. I have drawn a lacing diagram. Those who interested, please contact me.
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	14-Mar-14 17:46
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Larger diameter, 30 spoke wheel placed upon the jig. Note the high tech locking mechanism!
John M Oshust	ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a	Build	14-Mar-14 17:45
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Wheel spokes are laced in using fish line monofilament. Diameter and test unknown found in very old tackle box. After the lacing, a heat gun was briefly applied. This cause all spokes to contract and tighten. Super strong and tight wheel.

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