Hi Rick. . . thanks for your interest and input. One thing learned along the way is that wires specified a particular size, such as 3/32", are not uniform in diameter, as one would expect. This was found to be true, batch to batch, from a given manufacturer and between different manufacturers. I learned this by making pockets to fit one rod, say in a batch of Dubro 4-40 threaded rods, only to find the fit with the next rod was too sloppy or too snug. A check with a micrometer then showed differences in diameters. Given the fact that the fit between the pocket and the shaft is highly critical to avoid slop, a package would have to involve pockets and shafts made for each other in a controlled manufacturing process. In my own experience, I find the best fit to be one that is "slightly snug". I consider even .001" undersized in a wire or oversize in a pocket opening as unacceptable. I too, see no difficulty in bending wire, especially stainless steel that readily accepts a low radius bend. Having selected a wire, the pocket then has to be made to fit it. The Formica, balsa, Ca glue and clamp system detailed on the website should be within the capability of anyone competent to fly RC. This is a KISS method that works perfectly, takes but a few minutes and costs virtually nothing. Why this would be an obstacle for anyone with a vise, hammer, file and hacksaw blade, is baffling to me. ---------- > From: Rick Wardrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Harley Michaelis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [RCSE] RDS complete package? > Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 12:13 AM > > As a newcomer to what seems like a religous discussion I hesitate to > comment, but..... > > It would seem the shafts greatly complicate the packaging and distribution > of a complete package because of their length. Also, it seems unlikely > anyone is afraid of bending a piece of wire. The construction and > installation of the pockets, however, may intimidate some people. What > about just packaging couplers, pockets, and shims? If the shims included > were 1/16 (8ea) and 1/32 (4ea) then this could accomodate a pair of pockets > using any of the following wire sizes: 1/32 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 by using the > shims in combination. If one set of 1/16 shims were pre-bonded to the > pockets it would further simplify assembly but eliminate the use of 1/32 > shafts (probably not usefull anyway). > > Rick, RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
