Chris, I did mine that way with 1/2" x .035 thickness 4130 tube going from
the stick out to a crank in the wing gap then another back to the aileron
attach bracket. There are 1/2" steel (wouldn't use aluminium for these) rod
ends with 1/4" threads on them (AN490HT-8P) that are pushed into the ends of
the tube and gas welded in place. The rod end bearings (F34-14) then screw
onto the threads. I used Heim or Fafnel bearings with AN3 bolts to to suit
thru the eyes. 5/8" tube takes the -10P ends and F35-14 bearings. I used
this for the elevator rod and supported it mid length. These bits are all in
the ASS catalog but you could probably get them locally via Aviaquip and
save on the killer freight from the USA. Just explain what you want and let
them check it all fits together before dispatch. Don't forget to allow for
the length of the rod ends before you cut your tube.
John Martindale
29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452
AUSTRALIA
phone: 61 2 66584767 (H)
61 2 66869094 (W)
mobile: 0417 584767
email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au
web: www.members.optusnet.com.au/johnjanet/Martindale.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Johnston" <chr...@ozdocs.net.au>
To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 10:28 AM
Subject: KR> control rods
> I need to make up some control rods and need some advice. ........
