Mark, I would use a bushing where I wanted to attach the cable to an arm or lever. Thimbles are better for connection via a shackle to an arm or tab. I think any cable ought to be thimble/shackle wherever it is possible a side load might be put on the joint. Such as rudder pedals and rudder horns. I see even some "production " airplanes using pretty swaged forks, which can be damaged or bent and restraightened. A typical homebuilders over emphasis on "looks" uses a turnbuckle to the rudder pedal, which is poor from a damage potential viewpoint, and excessive expense.
Ron Freiberger mail to rfreiberger at swfla.rr.com <- substitute an @ sign ;o) -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 8:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Thimbles or bushings?
