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11-15-2021, 03:43 PM | #21 | |
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
That's the general idea but my approach is slightly different.
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11-15-2021, 06:24 PM | #24 |
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
McMaster-Carr has threaded rod couplers with left hand threads on one side and right hand on the other, PN 91998A105. They have many sizes also.
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
McMaster-Carr has threaded rod couplers with left hand threads on one side and right hand on the other, PN 91998A105. They have many sizes also.
I'm just joining two rods together. I do not need a turnbuckle.
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
Will you need to thread one or both ends of the rods you want to use?
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
I've made tools and such with turnbuckle type adjustable elements. It requires the left hand thread tap and die. They are available but not all that inexpensive.
Robinson Helicopter Co likes to use fine thread on one and and course thread on the other but both are right hand thread. This gives a fine or a course adjustment on the rod assembly but it takes a while to adjust one of these set ups to get the exact size a person needs. Quick adjustments are still either 1 full turn or 1/2 a full turn at a time depending on the type of coupling attachment on the end of the rod assembly. |
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I will need to thread only one end of the rod. I had a very long rod that has the spring loaded ends that slip onto a ball on the carb and accelerator pedal. I cut that in two and I am threading each end and joining them with a tube coupling and lock nuts. Once it is adjusted to the desired length, and tightened, it will need no further adjustment, hence, no need for a turnbuckle set up. Besides, I do not have a left hand die. Thanks
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
About aircraft tubing, it would be seamless tubing. The O/D and I/D would be determined by the male threads that will be threaded inside if it. JMO
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HOLY FECAL MATTER, Batman. Finally I know what I need but apparently even McMaster-Carr doesn't have it. I need a 5/16 OD, round, threaded sleeve, 10-24 internal right hand threads. McM-C have the hex shaped but no round. I only need a piece 3" long. Can I just buy the hex shaped and turn it to a 5/16 round? I know, I am becoming anal.(I am concluding I need to retire to my rocking chair and give up fooling with my old Fords)
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11-16-2021, 04:43 PM | #32 |
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If you have the ability to turn the hex to round (a lathe) then why not
take your 5/16" round and drill and tap it to 10-24. |
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Okay. Where do I find one like that. That's what I'm trying to find, or the stuff to make one.
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11-16-2021, 09:23 PM | #35 |
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Re: aircraft type steel tubing
Blockhead said >>>I threaded a piece of S/S tube>>>
Well Lawson, if you have a 10-24 tap, then should be able to make one from stainless steel tubing. Or copper tubing. Or steel brakeline tubing. Or cunifer brakeline tubing. Your choice. I think cunifer has a nice luster to it myself. 8^) |
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"Well Lawson, if you have a 10-24 tap, then should be able to make one from stainless steel tubing. Or copper tubing. Or steel brakeline tubing. Or cunifer brakeline tubing. Your choice. I think cunifer has a nice luster to it myself. 8^) "
Yes, I do have a 10-24 tap but it is small and short. (That reminds me of other shortcomings. LOL ) I want the sleeve/coupler to be 3" long and I don't think I would be able to thread a sleeve that long with my "short tap". I certainly appreciate all of y'all trying to help me on this. It is really driving home to me how age has crept up on me and adversely affected my thought processes and DIY skills.
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11-17-2021, 11:55 AM | #37 |
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Threading the whole length shouldn't be needed Lawson. Just 3/8" or so on each end should do the job.
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Yeah, you're probably right. I'll mozzy down to the shop and see what I can scrounge up that might work. Thanks.
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