Daniel,
I appreciate the concern and the suggestions. I completely understand that you're not picking on my poor little module
I have considered adding a ring like you suggested. Possibly out of delrin or something of the like. It seems like there is a definite divide on Delphi between the 111 style and the 118 style module.
From what I have seen on Delphi and in person, there are numerous swerves without support rings that have worked just fine. I'm planning on CADing up a version with the ring to see how I would have to alter the frame and module to make it work, but I find that I am of the persuasion that prefers the no-ring approach. I would like to here more about the pros and cons off adding a ring if you would humor me with the discussion...
Craig,
I am using the 4" AM Traction Wheel but modifying the hub that comes with it as well as adding a custom hub to change it from a 3/4" roller bearing to a 1/2" keyed shaft. The hub I sketched up goes all the way through the wheel. I didn't want to blow spokes like I have seen happen with some swerves, so I picked the heftiest wheel I could for the cost and added as much support through the custom hub that I could.
MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE!
