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Gary Shepherd
From:
Fox, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2007 1:30 pm |
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What material is normally used for pull rods and where do you get it and at what cost?
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jay thompson
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east peoria, il USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2007 4:54 pm Pull Rods
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In the conversion of an Emmons LeGrande, 8&9, to 14 hole bellcranks, I found 3/32" SS welding rod works very well. E-mail for a couple of ideas for retaining the rods ro the bellcrank.
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John Coffman
From:
Wharton,Texas USA
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Posted 22 Nov 2007 6:00 pm
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I got my 3/32 stainless rods at a local welding supply. The die I had to special order from Grainger.com. If you need help shoot me an email
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Paul Redmond
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2007 2:22 am
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You may also want to check out ENCO for cutting tools such as threading dies. You can purchase from their website via credit/debit card. Their del'y is fantastic. Yes, stainless steel welding rod is available at welding supply stores everywhere and won't rust. It's usually 316 SS rod and cuts well. Be sure to hit the threads on a buffing wheel to knock off the 'shear' edges a bit. The nylon tuners will last 50 years or better.
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P Perry
From:
Lebanon, OH, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2007 5:46 am
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| The Great Jimmie Crawford told me that motorcycle wheel spokes were commonly used, they are already threaded on one end. |
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 25 Nov 2007 5:54 am
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Gary, It seems 3/32 rod is used quite a bit now.
I used 3/32 stainless steel...303 I think they called it. Stainless, but not the hardest so that you can thread it without too much hassle. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 25 Nov 2007 6:22 am
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| My Franklin uses 1/8" aluminum rods. |
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