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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rudder Bushing material Source |
Where can I find the 3/4" round Micarta Rod called for in the plans to make the rudder bushings? I dropped one of the rudder bushings while I had the rudder off and it disappeared.....I cant tell you how frustrated I am....I must have looked for that bushing for an hour. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Only an hour ! Wait about 2 weeks and it will appear as if by magic ! Just kidding , look exatcly where you think it is not . I got my nylon bushings ( I think it is nylon, might be Delrin ? ) from CSA . Same bushing for the rudder as for the flap hinges . I think they were about $4.00 each ? I bought a few extra to have on hand for problems just like this. Spruce has the 3/4" solid phenolic rod . RB 
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
I'll try CSA. Thanks Rich. |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
I now use stainless steel for these parts. Steel wears less than any plastic as the plastics seem to hold grit imbedded in them. |
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| Author: | leewwalton [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
You can buy micarta, nylon or stainless from any number of places (ACS for one). Anyone with a lathe can spin these up for you in a matter of minutes. From what I understand CSA is in a state of hiatus right now. |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
They are still selling parts. Mike still has quite the inventory. In fact, he has a kit pulled ans several prospective buyers calling. I just bought 2 one foot sections of Delrin from Grainger. They have anything you want as well. Cubes |
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| Author: | leewwalton [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Thanks Cubes ... Wasn't sure what was going on at CSA. |
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| Author: | Bill Williams [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Like Bob, I made mine from stainless and the only ones I have replaced are the ones I lost and as Rich wait a few days and they will show up . Mine re appeared about 5 seconds after making new ones. Ryan, if no luck with Mike, send me your dimensions and I will whittle you a couple. |
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| Author: | dan [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Gotta lathe here in KVIS, Cubes, what ya gonna do with that Delrin? Need it cut let me know...Dan |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
thanks for all the info. I'll give Mike a try on his phone and go from there. |
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| Author: | Ryan Allen [ Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
I just talked to Mike. I have 6 of them on the way. Thanks for all the replies. |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Thanks for the offer Danny, I used Mikes. I also picked up a lathe. Love monkeying with it. We made some rib carry-through bushings for the gear lock down mechanism that didn't work. So all that cable, pulley etc stuff for the gear retract is coming out. Cubes |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Funny thing about those parts that hit the floor , I hear them hit and I think I know EXACTLY which way they traveled across the floor . After an hour of huttin I look in the opposite direction and in a place they would never end up and there they are ! BOOM ! RB
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| Author: | dan [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
Cubes, is that fast cat your building in Vegas, or is it still here, I would like to look at the retract situation if ya don't mind, may be I can help.....Dan |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rudder Bushing material Source |
It's at Mike's house. Take a look. I hope to get out there the first week of Feb. cubes |
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