[NSRCA-discussion] Alternative to MK ball bearing control horns?

[Jon Lowe]

A couple of weeks ago I asked about alternatives to MK ball bearing 
control horn clevises.  Several people suggest Hobby City/Hobby King 
(same company) in Hong Kong.  I ordered these clevises and control 
horns,

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8404&Product_Name=Extra_Strong_Control_Horns_w/_Bearing_24mm_(5sets)

and also just the clevises alone.  The quality is easily that of MK 
clevises and horns, and at $10.11 for a set of 5 compared to at least 
$75 for the MK equivalent, I know where I am buying from now on.  They 
took about 10 days to get here, and they use PayPal, so your credit 
card is not at risk.  Since your money is ending up overseas in any 
case (China vs. Japan), I see no difference.

For those interested, the clevis accepts a 2mm/2-56 pushrod.  They 
could easily be drilled for 2.5 or 3 mm, like the different MK clevis 
sizes.  Like the MK horns, these will require a longer 3mm bolt to fit 
our thick surface mounting points.  They carry longer bolts also.

These people have many items of interest to the pattern community, so 
I'd suggest giving them a look.  They might also make a good advertiser 
for the K Factor.

Jon Lowe