Hi Volker, If your intent is only for a rapid prototype, you might be able to substitute a door hinge for the steering pivot. Some are quite strong and could easily be bolted to a wood structure. I've seen a few wooden recumbents on the Internet (http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~talizmar/xntrick/recumbent.htm) but no wooden pythons. Good luck! CJ Sage Akron NY Volker Philippent <bike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hello list, as I met with Jürgen recently talking about the python, I'm thinking about building a first prototype out out wood to prevent excessive metal work, using mainly OSB (oriented strand board, Grobspanplatten). Wheelmount may be made out of 4mm steel, the seat base would be part of side plates. Unfortunately I have no idea of how to make the steering pivot - any ideas? Would this be stable enough for driving lessons? It is mainly thought as a "rapid prototyping development" for learning issues, and nothing for the eternity. After this, I might start building a "normal" one out of welded steel. Has anyone of you ever made a wooden python? Thanks, Volker ============================================================ This is the Python Mailinglist //www.freelists.org/list/python Listmaster: Jürgen Mages jmages@xxxxxx To unsubscribe send an empty mail to python-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field. ============================================================ --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com