[NSRCA-discussion] Some Tools

[dwaynenancy]

John, I'll try.  The pushrods were made of solid wood (balsa or 
hardwood).  The shape was either round or square.  A hole was drilled 
thru the dowell about 1" to 1.5" from the end.  A groove the depth of 
the metal rod (I used 1/16" welding rod) was ground into the pushrod 
using a Dremel tool.  I would keep the unsupported lenth of wire to a 
minimum as I did not want it to have any flexing.  I would sand the wire 
to remove the surface oxidation and thin, using a wood glue coat the rod 
and the pushrod generously.  Then, instead of using thread, I would use 
masking tape wrapped in the same manner as the thread.  After wrapping 
with masking tape I would smear some more wood glue on the surface of 
the tape.  I would then do the other end which had my 2-56 treaded end 
for the coupler in exactly the same manner.  Then, I would do another 
pushrod.  When I had finished with the 2nd the 1st would be ready to 
install and go from there.  I've got some 25 year old pattern planes 
with this method and have never changed the pushrods.  Granted, these 
airplanes weren't my only airplanes flown but they were built in Texas, 
moved to Florida and back to Texas.

It worked for me.  I've used the fiberglass arrow shafts and other 
material but I haven't found anything any better.

Hope this helps.

Dwayne

John Ferrell wrote:

> Could you please describe with a little more detail? I am unable to 
> visualize this...
>
> John Ferrell    http://DixieNC.US
>
>