--- In on3withpanvw@yahoogroups.com, "Skull & Sindy Harter"
<skull@...> wrote:
>
> Lorin, that is 1 of the Cleanest Trike Building Job's that I have
> seen in a Long time! Great Job!!! "SKULL"
>
>
> --- In on3withpanvw@yahoogroups.com, lumpengines <no_reply@y...>
> wrote:
> > Hey everybody, first time I've posted here - been a member for
> quite
> > awhile though.
> >
> > I'm hunting for idea's on fabricating a seat slider for my trike.
I
> > haven't been able to come up with something that meets my
> > requirements yet.
> >
> > Due to the configuration of my trike, I really need to put a seat
> > slider under my glass flat bottom buggy seat. I've got pretty
long
> > pull back bars that make it rather difficult to twist and get out
> of
> > the seat. I'd like to be able to slide back and just step out.
> pics
> > on this page will give you an idea of my situation
> > http://showcase.netins.net/web/lorinmiller/trike2_3.html
> >
> > Requirements are that 1) it must lock in place - reliably. 2) It
> must
> > be weatherproof - no rusting allowed! 3) it can only be about 9
or
> > 10" wide total and about 1" tall max. 4)it has to mount on the
top
> of
> > the tunnel - the tunnel sides will have hinged doors for storage.
5)
> > it's got to be somewhat simple/elegant.
> >
> > I've got access to mill/lathe, so don't let basic machining limit
> > ideas.
> >
> > Idea's I've had so far are: 1)heavy duty roller bearing drawer
> > sliders laying flat. 2) C-channels, 3) try to modify existing
seat
> > sliders. None of these really work as they will all either rust
to
> > pieces quickly, or just don't seem like a good solution.
> >
> > I figure this will also help for future sales potential (short or
> > tall won't be an issue then).
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Lorin
>
what about a semblance of a lazy susan with a lock using stainless
bearings etc. it should'nt be too bad. the bearings could ride in
tracks. just a thought. tom