You won't get much weight out by doing that.
If you have NC machining capabilities one of the
best ways is make the 1 rotor end housings in two pieces
as Richard Sohn has done.

Richard Sohn <res12@fairpoint.net

BTW Richard you need a web site :)

Paul Lamar



Richard,

I agree with Paul! You have struck on an elegant compromise. It
appears you mated the cast iron wear surfaces with and aluminum
backup. The best of both worlds.

What was your all up weight? Is this the "Heavy" Russian gearbox? I
was inquiring about using one with Paul and he sent me a few photos of
your avid engine.

Very innovative!

Regards,

Matt


I am considering it for a littlewing LW-4 tractor gyro.

http://www.littlewingautogyro.com/

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CBsQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6GohV8Okqi0&rct=j&q=little%20wing%20gyro%20woodstock&ei=RwToTLD1L4KTnwe1vOTLDQ&usg=AFQjCNEqMOOUeJa1QdYf1hXj2-2i7HXUNQ&cad=rja

Matt N

Here are some other ideas along those lines.

Paul Lamar