spring loaded hinges?
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spring loaded hinges?
Anyone know of a source? I want them to open tail wheel doors with gear down (close via wire / rubber band / fishing line etc. when gear goes up)
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RE: spring loaded hinges?
Jaygull, thanks for the tip. Both ButcherBird and I are looking for the same item.
Here is the link.
http://www.sonictronics.com/products/hinges/prod08.htm
Here is the link.
http://www.sonictronics.com/products/hinges/prod08.htm
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RE: spring loaded hinges?
Use regular pinned hinges. Remove the pins and replace them with music wire of the same diameter. Now bend the wire into sort of an S shape to form a spring.
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RE: spring loaded hinges?
I made mini pushrods with Z bends on one end and ball connectors on the other end, one for each door, linking gear doors to gear frame. When the gear goes down the pushrods open the door. When the gear goes up it pulls the door shut behind it. It does however demand a LOT of tweaking.