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Wooden spring/Wittman gear?

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Aviacs

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The possibility/puzzle of making a wooden gear for my Sonerai2 project is intriguing
(not a need - already have 2 aluminum sets, 5/8" as well as spare 1/2")

However, there seems to be a fair amount of speed in fairing the gear and brakelines.
Streamlined wooden gear legs could incorporate internal brake lines, just like the gun drilled aluminum versions, and maybe save a few lbs.?

I'm capable of doing the craft work, it's my business.
However, i have not seen how a set of spring gear is actually designed? Parameters? Cook book estimations of landing loads & how much extra margin to add?
Any insights or link to resources?

Thanks!
smt

PS: I did several attempts to search the forum re "wooden gear legs" and permutations with no hits.
Then i googled the world, and it sent me back here to this: Laminated wood landing gear which i am reading now.

Still interested in any further info and comments.
 
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