RE: [RCSE] adjustable tow hook

2003-03-28 Thread Scott Kim Marshall
I haven't found it to be a big problem so I haven't developed a solution. Use a lock washer and keep it really tight. You could experiment with various lock washers, split washers or combinations. I've just made checking the towhook part of my pre-flight routine. Occasionally, one will have

Re: [RCSE] adjustable tow hook

2003-03-27 Thread Dave Sue Moore
Scott, You wrote: The towhook is held in place by tightening the nut against the ply and the blindnut on the other side of the ply. I've used this type of tow hook arrangement but find that the hook occasionally will loosen and rotate. I'd like to find a trick way to keep that from happening.

Re: [RCSE] adjustable tow hook

2003-03-27 Thread Erich Merkel
... Erich Merkel Colville, WA Phone: 509-684-0440 Cell: 509-680-1141 - Original Message - From: Dave Sue Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] adjustable tow hook | Scott, | | You wrote: | | The towhook is held in place

Re: [RCSE] Adjustable tow hook

2002-01-26 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 1/25/02 You wrote: Looking for a source for an adjustable tow hook. Want to know what is commercially available before I consider rolling my own. Kurt, I have a few aluminum adjustables with SS hooks available. Check my web site www.hilaunch.com Don Richmond San Diego, CA

Re: [RCSE] Adjustable tow hook

2002-01-26 Thread mikel
For those who like fancy machined hooks, these are really nicely done. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a few aluminum adjustables with SS hooks available. Check my web sitewww.hilaunch.com Don Richmond San Diego, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send