flywheel cut out spacing

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26 June 2018 at 15:52 #359544
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I am making Brian Rupnow's Rockerblock engine.Unlike Brian I don't have access to laser cutting for the spaces to form spokes.I am drilling 1" holes instead.My question is dose it matter if I have an odd number or do they have to be even.There are two flywheels.

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26 June 2018 at 15:52 #33226
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26 June 2018 at 15:56 #359545
Brian Wood
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Hello Frank,

I think odd looks better but you can convince yourself with a paper drawing, full size, and experiment before you cut metal. That way you can also get what looks to be a pleasing hole diameter as well

Regards

Brian
26 June 2018 at 16:53 #359552
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Provided they are equally spaced to keep the flywheel balanced you can have however many cutouts you like and whatever shape you like.
26 June 2018 at 17:38 #359557
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Thanks for the advice ,will have five, I knew I would get an answer quickly .

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