When 5/16" just isn't big enough...use these guys
#1
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When 5/16" just isn't big enough...use these guys
Hello,
I just got some hardened steel pins (dowels) from a company called www.dixiepins.com These pins are available in exact diameters and you can order them by the each if needed. I believe they were about $18 each. This pin will be used on a Behotec nose gear pin which for some reason on my jet had a longer than usual pin (about an inch longer) than the standard Behotec pin. As a result I had to find another source as Comp Arf only offers the standard length pin.
I did find a couple of long bolts from the hardware store that were 5/16" dia. These Dixie pins are the exact diameter of what I have. .315 which is just a hair wider than 5/16 and they fit perfect.
Just a heads up in case anyone is looking. This is a good company.
Andy
I just got some hardened steel pins (dowels) from a company called www.dixiepins.com These pins are available in exact diameters and you can order them by the each if needed. I believe they were about $18 each. This pin will be used on a Behotec nose gear pin which for some reason on my jet had a longer than usual pin (about an inch longer) than the standard Behotec pin. As a result I had to find another source as Comp Arf only offers the standard length pin.
I did find a couple of long bolts from the hardware store that were 5/16" dia. These Dixie pins are the exact diameter of what I have. .315 which is just a hair wider than 5/16 and they fit perfect.
Just a heads up in case anyone is looking. This is a good company.
Andy
#3
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RE: When 5/16
$18 bucks for a steel pin? Who-wee that seems like a lot.
I only say this because I bent the pin in my nose gear and replaced it with a piece of mild steel I had kicking around in my scrap bin. I was worried it was too soft but guess what? Ever since I went to that soft steel pin I haven't broken a nose gear trunion (which I certainly would've at least twice). It just gently bends and saves the rest of the aircraft.
I only say this because I bent the pin in my nose gear and replaced it with a piece of mild steel I had kicking around in my scrap bin. I was worried it was too soft but guess what? Ever since I went to that soft steel pin I haven't broken a nose gear trunion (which I certainly would've at least twice). It just gently bends and saves the rest of the aircraft.
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: mitchilito
$18 bucks for a steel pin? Who-wee that seems like a lot.
I only say this because I bent the pin in my nose gear and replaced it with a piece of mild steel I had kicking around in my scrap bin. I was worried it was too soft but guess what? Ever since I went to that soft steel pin I haven't broken a nose gear trunion (which I certainly would've at least twice). It just gently bends and saves the rest of the aircraft.
$18 bucks for a steel pin? Who-wee that seems like a lot.
I only say this because I bent the pin in my nose gear and replaced it with a piece of mild steel I had kicking around in my scrap bin. I was worried it was too soft but guess what? Ever since I went to that soft steel pin I haven't broken a nose gear trunion (which I certainly would've at least twice). It just gently bends and saves the rest of the aircraft.
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: scoeroo
When you fly jets....... money should be no object -
When you fly jets....... money should be no object -
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RE: When 5/16
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: scoeroo
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
#13
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: FalconWings
What a guy!, an assett to the jet community.
ORIGINAL: scoeroo
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
At $5/ flt for fuel alone I agree that flying jets isn't a bargain hobby, but the attitude is just silly.
#14
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RE: When 5/16
Hey Andy I have found Ejector Pins form Amtek Tool and Supply
A 8mm (.315") diameter x 100 mm (4") long pin is $3.07 ea
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...in?&pagenum=11
I have bought 1/4" Axle pins which are $2.15 ea, I just grind away the extra thickness on the head
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...ins?&pagenum=3
A 8mm (.315") diameter x 100 mm (4") long pin is $3.07 ea
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...in?&pagenum=11
I have bought 1/4" Axle pins which are $2.15 ea, I just grind away the extra thickness on the head
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...ins?&pagenum=3
#15
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: FalconWings
What a guy!, an assett to the jet community.
ORIGINAL: scoeroo
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
Money is no object to me - your life your business ..... my life my business
I realy dont care what people have/say, i enjoy all my toys because i'm well off and took care of business early in life
so please refrane and keep your thoughts/coments to yourself - thankyou
#16
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: RCISFUN
Hey Andy I have found Ejector Pins form Amtek Tool and Supply
A 8mm (.315'') diameter x 100 mm (4'') long pin is $3.07 ea
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...in?&pagenum=11
I have bought 1/4'' Axle pins which are $2.15 ea, I just grind away the extra thickness on the head
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...ins?&pagenum=3
Hey Andy I have found Ejector Pins form Amtek Tool and Supply
A 8mm (.315'') diameter x 100 mm (4'') long pin is $3.07 ea
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...in?&pagenum=11
I have bought 1/4'' Axle pins which are $2.15 ea, I just grind away the extra thickness on the head
http://websales.amtektool.com/viewit...ins?&pagenum=3
Nice find. more than half the price better. Thanks!
#18
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RE: When 5/16
I got tired of breaking the polished hard steel pins and watching others have the same problem. I went to a softer general purpose 8mm steel rod. Bought 3 ft and just cut to size. McMaster has it @ $8.43 for 3 ft. Now, when I screw up, the pin just bends and replaces easily.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-me...l-rods/=nhq6c4 (1018 carbon steel).
Edit: correct price.
#19
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RE: When 5/16
ORIGINAL: Thud_Driver
I got tired of breaking the polished hard steel pins and watching others have the same problem. I went to a softer general purpose 8mm steel rod. Bought 3 ft and just cut to size. McMaster has it @ $6.67 for 3 ft. Now, when I screw up, the pin just bends and replaces easily.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-me...l-rods/=nhq6c4
I got tired of breaking the polished hard steel pins and watching others have the same problem. I went to a softer general purpose 8mm steel rod. Bought 3 ft and just cut to size. McMaster has it @ $6.67 for 3 ft. Now, when I screw up, the pin just bends and replaces easily.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-me...l-rods/=nhq6c4