Cowl Hinge Pin - where to buy? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T12:18:59Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/cowl-hinge-pin-where-to-buy?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A628631&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat's enough for two airplan…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6296902018-05-28T13:11:04.606ZPatrick Hoythttps://zenith.aero/profile/PatrickHoyt
<p>That's enough for two airplanes. Sounds like a great reason to start thinking about a future "next project"... :-)</p>
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<p>That's enough for two airplanes. Sounds like a great reason to start thinking about a future "next project"... :-)</p>
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<p></p> CORRECTION: In the .075 diam…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6295922018-05-28T03:19:51.700ZMike Chapmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MikeChapman
<p>CORRECTION: In the .075 diameter, the coil is 16-feet long </p>
<p>CORRECTION: In the .075 diameter, the coil is 16-feet long </p> The wire is in a coil...not o…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6295172018-05-28T03:16:34.998ZMike Chapmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MikeChapman
<p>The wire is in a coil...not on a spool. When you cut the restraining bands the wire will straighten out.</p>
<p>The wire is in a coil...not on a spool. When you cut the restraining bands the wire will straighten out.</p> So, this type of wire can be…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6295092018-05-28T01:43:47.061ZDon Morriseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonaldMorrisey
<p>So, this type of wire can be straightened out?</p>
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<p>So, this type of wire can be straightened out?</p>
<p></p> Thanks! It just came in the…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6297592018-05-28T01:20:06.857ZJim Davishttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimDavis449
<p>Thanks! It just came in the mail yesterday :-)</p>
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<p>Thanks! It just came in the mail yesterday :-)</p>
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<p></p> McMaster has .075 Stainless S…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-28:2606393:Comment:6295822018-05-28T00:16:41.159ZMike Chapmanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MikeChapman
<p>McMaster has .075 Stainless Steel spring-back piano wire in a 25-foot coil for $7.25. See the following link: <a href="https://www.mcmaster.com/#9495K96" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mcmaster.com/#9495K96</a></p>
<p>McMaster has .075 Stainless Steel spring-back piano wire in a 25-foot coil for $7.25. See the following link: <a href="https://www.mcmaster.com/#9495K96" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mcmaster.com/#9495K96</a></p> Thanks guys. I have an inqui…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-21:2606393:Comment:6284462018-05-21T21:49:58.990ZJim Davishttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimDavis449
<p>Thanks guys. I have an inquiry in to Loos Co for the wire (can't find it for sale anywhere) and will try Pat's technique in the meantime.</p>
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<p>- Jim</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I have an inquiry in to Loos Co for the wire (can't find it for sale anywhere) and will try Pat's technique in the meantime.</p>
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<p>- Jim</p> I chucked the hinge pin in a…tag:zenith.aero,2018-05-21:2606393:Comment:6286312018-05-21T18:37:24.231ZPatrick Hoythttps://zenith.aero/profile/PatrickHoyt
<p>I chucked the hinge pin in a drill and then ran sandpaper & scotchbrite up and down the length. Then lubricate the hinge pin with ordinary candle wax. Slides in smooth. </p>
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<p>- Pat</p>
<p>I chucked the hinge pin in a drill and then ran sandpaper & scotchbrite up and down the length. Then lubricate the hinge pin with ordinary candle wax. Slides in smooth. </p>
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<p>- Pat</p> Wire.jpgtag:zenith.aero,2018-05-19:2606393:Comment:6282852018-05-19T22:50:15.160ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171044456?profile=original" target="_self">Wire.jpg</a></p>