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mr_matt

04-01-2012 07:38 AM

rubber door hinges?

Hi guys

I remember reading about some sort of elastomeric (rubber) gear door hinge being used. Anybody kno what it is they are using?

Thanks

PaulD

04-01-2012 07:42 AM

RE: rubber door hinges?

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Henk Visser

04-01-2012 08:55 AM

RE: rubber door hinges?

I used innertube for bike tires several times for making rubber hings for my jets.

You can also make big holes in the rubber this will help moving the rubber hinge (less force needed to bend)

Regards, Henk

j.duncker

04-01-2012 12:11 PM

RE: rubber door hinges?

I have used this technique on full length glider aileron hinges with success.

see [link=http://www.activemax.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:si licon-hinges&catid=31:building-room&Itemid=232]clicky [/link] for a HOW TO

t_burley

04-04-2012 02:37 PM

RE: rubber door hinges?

this what you looking for Matt?

http://www.iflytailies.com/store/retracts-wheels/

mr_matt

04-04-2012 06:58 PM

RE: rubber door hinges?

Yes those look good Todd. Probably a cut up innertube but I like the price!

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