Picked up a rather old bicycle wheel at the dump and took out the spokes. They were the exact size recommended for threading 2-56(tip from modeling book) but threads were 2-64. Cut off the threaded end and recut threads to 2-56 and you have a lifetime (almost) supply of 2-56 pushrods, beats the store bought variety with rolled threads that cannot be die threaded. Makes life a lot easier to have the flexibility to make your own. Also cut off the brake and gear change cables and they work for flexible throttlle cables, use inside part only. Could not find any place to use the wheel rims on an airplane yet.

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