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Title: Wheel collar question.
Post by: jim gilmore on May 01, 2015, 02:09:54 AM

What is the size for a 1/16 wheel collar's set/grub screw ?
I'm looking to replace the screw with a longer one for connection to my flaps on a half A model.

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: John Rist on May 01, 2015, 06:44:28 AM

Hard to say.  Depends on the brand.  If you have one in hand should be easy to determine by finding a known size screw that fits. 

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Paul Smith on May 01, 2015, 07:51:23 AM

I have a hunch it's 2/56.  If not, you can rethread it to 2/56.  Otherwise you'll have a hard time getting the long bolt.  I'll measure one later today.

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: john e. holliday on May 01, 2015, 08:04:42 AM

Take your wheel collar to your local Ace Hardware and go to the nuts and bolts section.   Mine is getting used to me showing up with something and going thru the drawers/bins.

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Larry Fruits on May 01, 2015, 03:40:40 PM

The screw size in the 1/16 wheel collars I have, are #4-40 thread.

 Larry

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Target on May 01, 2015, 03:48:04 PM

Where are most of you buying wheel collars these days?
The ones in arf's I think are metric and the quality is not so great.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Chris

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Steve Helmick on May 01, 2015, 08:23:21 PM

DuBro stuff is usually of excellent quality and good value. Also, look at what is available from Central Hobby, Billings, MT.  H^^ Steve

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Dan McEntee on May 01, 2015, 08:44:21 PM

  Dubro collars are nice, and Great Planes wheel collars are a bit better I think. The plating on them is better I think, and they take solder really well if you need to do that. I like the Great Planes 4-40 clevises also. I have seen DuBro clevis break from stress and fatigue far sooner that you would expect.
  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Target on May 01, 2015, 09:18:40 PM

Thanks, gentlemen. H^^

Title: Re: Wheel collar question.
Post by: Paul Smith on May 02, 2015, 11:26:01 AM

I checked a couple DuBro units and they are 4/40.