GFC! It makes sense now! I think I could explain the basic physics forces that support it now, or calculate how much force a certain size can withstand! Got to love the smart guys that figure this stuff out before it becomes such common sense.

brain fart!- wasn't giving axis direction enough thought...My thinking was along the lines of how drag racers replace heavy steel vibration dampeners on the front of the crankshaft with much lighter aluminum ones to lessen the gyro effect...