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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Matt Brown on April 01, 2018, 07:21:53 AM
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I’m slowly acquiring a number of line sets with handles attached. I was wondering other flyers used to store and carry around their line sets. I need to build or buy something.
Pics of different option would be appreciated.
Thanks, Matt
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I have a set of lines and handle for every airplane that I have hanging in my garage that is ready to fly. I mark on the bottom and on the line reel the airplane that it is for, then mark up a heavy plastic bag with the same information, and keep them in a large tool bag I got from Harbor Freight. I have a separate suit case type pf tool box I got from Harbor freight in which I keep raw line sets, extra handles, tools for making up lines, etc. I would suggest the same thing. Look for old suit cases or large brief cases used at Goodwill, Craig's List, etc. to re-purpose for what you need them for. I did the same thing for a prop box to hold spare prop selections. I like to be able to stack these for storage or transport. I have another smaller tool bag (sometimes called a rigger's bag) that I keep my starter, small boxes with stop watches and tachs, glow plug leads and fuel syringes in. My starter box is a small, hand made wooden affair that hold a 12v battery and power panel, and just a few items and tools that may be needed at the flying circle. When I go flying, I keep all this stuff the same and stacked at the ready, so when the urge/need to go flying hits, I just start grabbing boxes and bags and I know right away that I have everything.
HAPPY EASTER!
Dan McEntee
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This works with the line spools we commonly use. I have a couple of them in my garage.
https://www.amazon.com/Plano-Line-Spool-Clear-Small/dp/B001ECQPS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522592124&sr=8-1&keywords=Plano+1084&dpID=31yGa30W33L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
They have a grommet to allow fishing line to be passed through the cover. I haven’t tried it, but you might be able to cut a slot in the lid to each grommet hole to allow the handle to hang outside the container.
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A few years ago Dick Byron had a line storage box he was making and selling. Don't know if he does it or not. But, like Dan says check your hardware store for tool boxes or even Harbor Freight. I know I am using the HF storage box for engines and parts. I also have a three drawer tool box with storage area under the lid for may need of line storage and associated hardware like props , plugs plus odds & ends. D>K
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I keep the lines on Sig reels (from Sig or MSC), and unclip them from both handle and plane when I'm done flying. Everything goes into a baggie along with a folded-up piece of paper that has the airplane name on it and notes about the airplane (usually just launch RPM).
I've also used Glad sandwich boxes, but the baggies are more compact.