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Old 03-15-2012 | 09:02 AM
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bradharvy
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From: raymore, MO
Default RE: Rudder hinge broke...?

Yes I agree, I was kinda shocked to only see 2! I understand ca hinges need thin ca, I have put together a few arf's. But ca usually doesn't bond to hardened ca very well. So I will use epoxy there where I can only clear the slot out. New slots will have ca only. I believe I can get enough epoxy through a straw, or something without spending more money! But an aplicator aka suringe would be great.
Once I have some hinges, I don't plan on taking any more than 10 min! myself.It is no big task but I never thought of removing the horn and drilling through the hinge, thats where it should be in MHO.
ORIGINAL: aa1a

I use 3 hinges (minimum) on any surface. If you only have 2 and 1 comes loose you're screwed.
Jim