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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Perry Rose on August 21, 2024, 07:18:55 PM

Title: Alignment tool
Post by: Perry Rose on August 21, 2024, 07:18:55 PM
https://www.ckaero.net/products/elevator-alignment-tool
Title: Re: Alignment tool
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 21, 2024, 08:25:21 PM
https://www.ckaero.net/products/elevator-alignment-tool

$70????
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Title: Re: Alignment tool
Post by: Dan McEntee on August 21, 2024, 09:18:51 PM
$70????
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       I see 4 lengths of carbon push rod tube held to the elevator with masking tape!!  The photo shows them being used on a giant scale 3D acro model. They use a servo for each elevator mounted at the back of the airplane, so you need something to help you align the two halves. 4 straight sticks and some tape will do the same job,

     Type at you later,
      Dan McEntee
Title: Re: Alignment tool
Post by: Perry Rose on August 22, 2024, 07:36:41 AM
Not masking tape. Strong magnets. The tape looking stuff is to protect the finish.
Title: Re: Alignment tool
Post by: Dan McEntee on August 22, 2024, 01:40:35 PM
Not masking tape. Strong magnets. The tape looking stuff is to protect the finish.

  Yes, I realize that. But 4 straight sticks and some masking tape can do the same job. The sticks could be long enough to go further up on the elevator to give a better representation of where the whole surface actually is. It's kind of necessary on those giants, not so much on smaller models. And i agree with Paul, 70 bucks!!!??? The world needs more quality 2" spinners more than it needs these !!

  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee
Title: Re: Alignment tool
Post by: Perry Rose on August 23, 2024, 07:35:06 AM
Here's another tool for you. I've been holding off buying another Robart incidence gauge. This adapter fits the Robart bar and with a Wixey Angle Gauge ,separate, is much more accurate. Costs about the same and makes more sense.https://www.ckaero.net/products/digital-angle-meter-mount-for-robert-anglepro-incidence-bars