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| 681.1 | I THINK THAT'S COVERED SOMEWHERE(?)......... | PNO::CASEYA | THE DESERT RAT (I-RC-AV8) | Mon Aug 29 1988 18:31 | 13 |
| Jim,
I have no personal experience with these hinges but have heard of
some of the locals experiencing failures with them (hinge, not glue
failure). That's just hearsay on my part but there's a note somewhere
in here that talks to hinges including, I believe, this variety
of hinge. Try typing DIR/TITLE="*HINGE*" and see if it turns up.
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| | 00 Adios, Al
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| Z__(O_\_ (The Desert Rat)
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| 681.2 | See what DIR/TITLE="Hinge" finds :*)! | WMOIS::JORGENSEN | | Mon Aug 29 1988 23:51 | 89 |
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Note 515.0 Looking for Radio South Hinges. 5 replies
JACKAL::SNOW 7 lines 15-APR-1988 06:44
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Anyone know where I can find some Radio South Hinges, either small
or medium size? I understand the new Goldberg Easy Hinges are very
similar, but I can't find those either.
Dan
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K::FISHER "Battery, Mags, & Gas Off!" 15 lines 15-APR-1988 10:23
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> Anyone know where I can find some Radio South Hinges, either small
> or medium size? I understand the new Goldberg Easy Hinges are very
> similar, but I can't find those either.
Maybe were not talking about the same thing but I use SIG Easy Hinges.
I love them. In fact I used 6 last night. Most hobby shops have them.
McManus was temporarily out last time I checked and I ended up buying
some at a great hobby shop in Mesa Arizona. Boy am I rambling.
I think what you want is SIG brand.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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Note 515.2 Looking for Radio South Hinges. 2 of 5
JACKAL::SNOW 9 lines 15-APR-1988 10:39
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Sig, Goldberg, what ever, yeah, those are the ones I'm talking about.
Couldn't find either, and I've checked 4 hobby shops this week.
I'm not in a super rush, as they are for my Sport-Air 40. Once I
learn to fly the Trainer 40 I'll be ready for this bird. It just
gives me something to work on in the shop. Sort of a replacement
for the departed Pilgrim-2.
Dan
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Note 515.3 Looking for Radio South Hinges. 3 of 5
DPDMAI::GREER 6 lines 15-APR-1988 18:47
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I'm supprised that you are having a problem finding them at tha
ol local. Munchners ( not sure spelled right) mail order carries
them. Find them in AMA or RCM.
bob
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DPDMAI::GREER 6 lines 15-APR-1988 18:50
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Dan,
Forgot to say thats all I use and love them. Sport, racing or the
old reliablr stick. Even used them on my B-17.
bob
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Note 515.5 Looking for Radio South Hinges. 5 of 5
K::FISHER "Battery, Mags, & Gas Off!" 9 lines 2-MAY-1988 10:23
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Dan,
I was able to get SIG easy hinges at Tom's this weekend.
He was out earlier in the week but has them now.
Bye --+--
Kay R. Fisher |
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| 681.3 | Yes, Easy hinges do work! | WILKIE::CRANDALL | | Tue Aug 30 1988 12:07 | 13 |
| I have the SIG Easy Hinges in my Kadet MK II. They seem to work
great! Very easy to install. Cut a slot, insert the hinge, add
a few drops of CA, and you're done.
Flexibility no problem. They do have a little stiffness, but I believe
it is negligible compared to wind loading.
I can't say how long they will last. They seem pretty tough, but
over the long, I don't know... My plane is still pretty new;
about twenty flights. It's had couple of tumbles, but no bad crashes.
So far, the hinges seem like new.
Norm
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| 681.4 | A strong recommendation | MURPHY::ANKER | Anker Berg-Sonne | Tue Aug 30 1988 15:09 | 8 |
| Re:< Note 681.3 by WILKIE::CRANDALL >
I have used them on all airplanes built over the last
year. Never had a failure and it's infinitely easier to make a
correctly aligned and gapless hinge joint with them. I'll never
go back to the old horrible kind again.
Anker
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| 681.5 | I 2nd Anker's recommendation | MDVAX1::SPOHR | | Wed Aug 31 1988 13:41 | 8 |
| They're great!
I've used them on 3 planes (2 that are flying, one retired) and
have had zero problems.
They're quick and easy. I'll stick with 'em!
Chris
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| 681.6 | Thanks for the info! | USRCV1::BLUMJ | | Thu Sep 01 1988 17:39 | 8 |
| The verdict on Sig Easy Hinges seems to be thumbs up! Thanks for
the input, I will be using them on my 4-meter Algebra. They really
do seem like a good idea. Thanks again.
Regards,
Jim
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| 681.7 | will they work on the big birds?? | DNEAST::MALCOLM_BRUC | | Mon Feb 10 1992 16:05 | 12 |
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I have used these on the last three planes that I have and there great.
Will they work on a 1/5 or 1/4 scale plane or should I do something
different?? I hate to use something else.
I'm building a Royal Pitts Special 2 that is 1/5 scale I love these
hinges but I don't want any kind if failure to happen. Is it wise to
use them on such a big plane??
Thanks for any help!!
Bruce
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| 681.8 | More on Sig Easy Hinges | KAY::FISHER | If better is possible, good is not enough. | Mon Feb 10 1992 16:31 | 23 |
| > <<< Note 681.7 by DNEAST::MALCOLM_BRUC >>>
> -< will they work on the big birds?? >-
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> I have used these on the last three planes that I have and there great.
> Will they work on a 1/5 or 1/4 scale plane or should I do something
> different?? I hate to use something else.
>
> I'm building a Royal Pitts Special 2 that is 1/5 scale I love these
> hinges but I don't want any kind if failure to happen. Is it wise to
> use them on such a big plane??
Well a pattern has been forming in the notes about Sig Easy Hinges. Some
guys love them (I do) and some say they are accidents about to happen.
It looks like they work fine on small low performance stuff and that
perhaps on larger or faster stuff they tend to fail. Much as I like them
I think if I was building a BIG Pitts I would find another hinge method.
Check out the hinges on your front door :-)
Just kidding - but look into hinges that are sized and stressed for Giant
Scale.
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| 681.9 | More hinges.... | CSC32::CSENCSITS | | Mon Feb 10 1992 18:51 | 8 |
| I too like the Sig hinges...I've used them on every plane that I built.
The bigger the plane the more hinges I use. My Sunbird 120 and Super
Sportster 120 had 5 hinges per aileron. I can actually pick up the
planes by one elevator. The secret seems to be let the thin ca soak in
SLOWLY.
John
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