Bungee Cords
 

I have just finished building a flight box and I need help finding some bungee cords which will hold the battery and fuel can in place. I need three small bungee cords - one 6" and two 8-9". Does anyone know where I could go to buy these or where I could get instructions on how to make them? Any ideas would be appreciated. And, as always, thanks for the help.:D

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Try Big Lots. Just about any store like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or others should have cords that small. Oh, check Northern and Tractor Supply, too.

Dr.1

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Wal-mart auto department, they usually have a good selection. Lowe's, Home Depot.

Ken

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I just got some 9 in ones from Menards last night for a custom flight box and plane holder for my truck bed.

Chris

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Nubie, I'd be interested in seeing your custom made plane holder for your truck. If you're able to post a pic, that would be great.

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I would be too. That way I could drive my pick-up to the field instead of my wife's Suburban.

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This is the picture of the pvc holder I did but it is not my design totally I did a search on RC and found some others who did this and custom made it for my plane and truck bed its 1/2 pvc with wrap for where the planes pieces sit and the bungee cords are for going over the body of plane and wrap around the poll to keep it in place the wing goes in the tall pieces of pipe and a small bungie wrapped around the top keeps it from going anywhere. This was my first outing and first flight today I had to go 30 miles one way and 55 most of the way and everything rode great. The two flights I had today with an instructor went great did my left hand turns and then right turns and figure 8 today and some 40 foot runway passes to get the feel for landings.

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OH NO! I see an addict in the making that is a great idea on the carrier love it

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Thank You

I did almost a year of research on RC and talking and going to fun flies and things before jumping with both feet I have but not completely finished the Billy Flight Box from Hell made from a stanly two wheel and raised handle with all the goodies for going to the flight area and truck bed plane holder so addict yes its all but here. All this to just have one plane to train with but im sure my addiction will be a long history. I did the pvc for this plane to one side so that in hopes when i can get a second and just add it in with a few snips of pvc yes some months away but I like to plan for the future.

Thank You Again
Chris

PS I built all this in 6 days not nothing special except I allso watch my 15 month old in the evenings from 7 pm till the wife gets home from work at 1 am.

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Thanks for posting the pics. Great idea. ;)

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No problem I feel lucky to be able to help. If you need some specs on this I can do some measuring if you want.

Chris

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I use velcro rather than bungy cords. Works for me.

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Making up bungee cords to custom length is pretty easy. I have used the following process for 10+ years to make up custom length bungee cords for my sailboat's tarp that needs replacing about every six months... It takes much longer to explain than to do, but here 'tis.....

At Orchard Supply (for sure), and probably Home Depot, you can buy the hook ends and cord separately, or you can use the ends off an old cord with new "virgin" cord cut to length, or cut a new made up cord to length and reinstall the cut off end on the shortened cord.

Be sure to get the proper diameter hook end for the cord size... Bungee cords and hooks are sold in several diameters, and the hook end's gotta be the same size as the cord. or you may run a 2005 test of Newton's "action/reaction" law of physics :) The failure of such testing is often accompanied by languge unsuitable for young 'uns, and may cause unplanned trips to the Emergency Room... :( Bungees do store a lot of energy....

Measure the length of cord you need, adding about 1 1/2 inch for each hook end you will install. Cut to length, remembering to take into account the length of the hook ends for the overall length of the bungee. (This is really critical in making up short cords)

To attach a new hook end, cut a piece of coat hangar wire about 3/4 - 1 inch long and bend it into a shallow "V" shape (around 30 degrees from straight).

IMPORTANT NEXT STEP - Slide the hook end on the bungee cord - be sure it is oriented properly (e.g.; hook facing toward the correct end...... don't ask). :D

Bend the end of the cord back on itself about an inch, and hold in place with a vise or vise grips (or pliers held by a willing and patient assistant), leaving about 1/2 inch of the bent-over "knuckled" end of the cord exposed.

Place the shallow "V" of the coat hangar wire perpendicular to the length of the cord and place the ends of the coat hangar wire in a pair of serrated jaw pliers. Bend the coat hangar around the doubled over bungee cord and crimp as necessary to ensure the wire is tight against the bungee cord.

Trim off the excess cord length with a sharp knife, razor or XActo blade, leaving about 1/4 inch of the cord end beyond the coat hangar wire crimp.

Bring the hook end down on the doubled over cord end and pull on it to check it for security... Pulling about 20 lb will confirm it is properly seated. Suggest being careful with this step, 'cuz if your hangar wire crimping was faulty, the cord may smite thee... ;)

DONE!!

Have also used tyraps instead of coat hangar wire in a pinch, but only for temporary, light load cords...

Cheers!

Jim

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Some hardware stores have supplies to make up your own bungees, from 1/8 to 1/2 in and you decide the length and size of hook. I also like to use the ball loop bungee for some things. ENJOY !!!!! RED