[NSRCA-discussion] Some Tools

[John Ferrell]

Got it!
I am also a fan of wood glues, especially TiteBond. They generally require 
better fits than CA or epoxy but that is not a bad thing.

John Ferrell
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dwaynenancy" <dwaynenancy at cox.net>
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Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Some Tools


> 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
>>
>>
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