C/F pushrods
 

Hi,
I'm trying to finish up my 1/5th SM F-86 and can't find a source for 1/4" C/F pushrods.
Does anyone know where I can get /4" C/F pushrods and fittings?
I tried Central Hobbies, but they haven't had them for months and don't expect any in the near future.
I've searched and found 3/16" pushrods but not 1/4".
Thanks,
Jon

RE: C/F pushrods
 

I use 4x40 thread rod all the way and insert it in to a 3/16 c/f pushrod and some thick C A and it work great for me

RE: C/F pushrods
 

These are omly 3/16 at most, but the rod ends are very, very good.


[link]http://www.abellhobby.com/category-s/136.htm[/link]

RE: C/F pushrods
 

I also use a carbon sleeve over all thread, it is very strong. I dont glue it, I make it fit perfect inbetween the rod ends.

RE: C/F pushrods
 

How about archery supplies or kite supplies?

I usually make my fittings myself from dowell, nothing special.

The cost to tool up for carbon tube manufacture would be high, I doubt if the volume for pushrods would be worth the investment so my guess is tube comes from a more common source like those above.

You know the story, buy the common or garden variety item, [sm=idea.gif] paint it purple [sm=greedy.gif]& before you know it everyone's queing up to buy it at 20 times the price! :eek: - John.

RE: C/F pushrods
 

Tuan

Where did you buy those rod ends??

Bob

RE: C/F pushrods
 

MEESH, I got it from Dream Work , I use them on my patern plane and all of my jet , no slope on your control surfaced specaly on the one I'm working on rigth now

RE: C/F pushrods
 

6mm, 4mm and 3mm available here: http://www.petetindal.co.uk/Linkages/

Mike