At $1.47 / 4 - what a deal!   

It is true that Proctor make turn buckles. In fact, very nice turn buckles but they cost $7.00 a pair. The Eindecker I used to have had 16 to 18 turnbuckles.    

@ $0.37 each it looks like these would be great for say a fun scale project. I made my own out of fish swilves and cleaves.  Worked great and were cheep but they looked ugly.  I realize the Hobby Lobby turn buckles don't work as real turn buckles but that problem could be solved some-how.

I made a phone call to Proctor a couple of years ago and asked for there #0 turnbuckle, (I had two laying around in my work shop) and they said they were not producing them anymore because there machines could not hold the tolerance. They are just right for 1/5th or 1/6th scale planes. Maybe they got there act together and are producing them again. Does anyone know for sure?

Blessings
Allen

Tower sells Proctor #2 = 7/8", #3 = 1", #5 = 1-1/8", #6 = 1-1/4", & #7 = 1-3/8".  The only problem I have with them is price.  They run $3.50 to $4.60 each.  My Eindecker had over 20 adding a $100 or so to the cost.  But then it is only hobby money.  What price do we put on FUN!!!