Tipo,
I can't thank you enough for getting back to me. I somehow got confused on this, thinking it had a glass fuse. Given what you have told me, I think I will pass on one of these. I like Bridi designs, but this sounds like too much trouble for a 64 year old guy. From what you say about how light yours is, it should be a real performer if you can keep it light after it is finished. Can you, or, do you want to put a silk and dope finish on it? That would be real light if done with weight in mind. I would be interested in how it does when you get it going.
Thanks again,
Sam