DIY Retracts?
06-17-2003, 02:21 AM
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retracts
i have an article that details building a set of retracts from scratch. If you supply me an email address that i can send a 1.5 meg file to i will send you these.
mikejhs82 on yahoo messenger
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06-17-2003, 01:26 PM
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DIY Retracts?
If you don´t mind I would like to get a copy too. I´m in the process of building my own retracts based on Robarts design, but I could always use more ideas...
Thanks
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06-18-2003, 07:15 PM
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Please Sir meeeee toooo
Hey foamcutter,
While your at it, i wouldn't mind a copy also.
I just finished building a set of seafury retracts and i am always interested in new novel methods.
I could also supply a copy of the mechanism if people want.
Drop me an email and give me a few days as I need to scan the hard copy of the cad drawing I have.
They are quite simple, but like everything, it takes a while to complete the machining.
I believe I have overcome most of the problems that I found.
Actually, what i will do is make up an article and post it on my web site. I'll then post the link for people to peruse. There seems to be a lot of interest in this subject.
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While your at it, i wouldn't mind a copy also.
I just finished building a set of seafury retracts and i am always interested in new novel methods.
I could also supply a copy of the mechanism if people want.
Drop me an email and give me a few days as I need to scan the hard copy of the cad drawing I have.
They are quite simple, but like everything, it takes a while to complete the machining.
I believe I have overcome most of the problems that I found.
Actually, what i will do is make up an article and post it on my web site. I'll then post the link for people to peruse. There seems to be a lot of interest in this subject.
[email protected]
06-19-2003, 10:41 AM
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06-19-2003, 10:20 PM
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cylinders for retracts
Hey Guys,
I just updated the web site with some piccies of the cylinders that i made. Short description is coming on how I built them. It might help someone out.
www.geocities.com/seafurymike
look under articles
I just updated the web site with some piccies of the cylinders that i made. Short description is coming on how I built them. It might help someone out.
www.geocities.com/seafurymike
look under articles
06-21-2003, 05:45 AM
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CAD drawing of retracts
Gents,
The following location has the cad files ready for downloading.
I hope you all have fun building them, I know i did.
http://members.optushome.com.au/prinzim/
The following location has the cad files ready for downloading.
I hope you all have fun building them, I know i did.
http://members.optushome.com.au/prinzim/
06-22-2003, 03:42 PM
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DIY Retracts?
mikejhs82 If you wouldn't mind that article on retracts! my mill & lathe are idle. Thanks, RILEY[email protected]
07-28-2003, 07:54 PM
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DIY retracts
I have had a go at scratch building a prototype set of retracts based on a 3D CAD drawing posted by Pelle Gris a few months back. I don't have very sophisticated metalworking tools or machinery (no milling machine!) so they're a bit "rough and ready". Still, if anyone is interested I could post a photo of the first prototype.
I would also be interested in the article mentioned by mikejhs82 if it is still available?
Cheers,
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I would also be interested in the article mentioned by mikejhs82 if it is still available?
Cheers,
[email protected]
07-28-2003, 08:11 PM
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Hey cookm...
I would very much like to see a picture of your finished retracts... I was not sure that they would work... always nice to have someone do the hard work...
I have not startet making a set myself yet as I´m going to try to make them servo/electric operated by means of a jackscrew instead... In a 15min flight I can easily make 8-10 landings/takeoffs, and as far as I know you would need quite a lot of air to get that many cycles.
I would very much like to see a picture of your finished retracts... I was not sure that they would work... always nice to have someone do the hard work...
I have not startet making a set myself yet as I´m going to try to make them servo/electric operated by means of a jackscrew instead... In a 15min flight I can easily make 8-10 landings/takeoffs, and as far as I know you would need quite a lot of air to get that many cycles.
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07-29-2003, 05:25 PM
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Prototype retracts photos
Here's a picture of the retract in the up position. Note that I haven't quite sorted out the best way to join the two sides together yet!
