REFLECTOR: Canard Center Hinge

[Don Johnston]

I used a pair of bearings from McMaster-Carr. I think I paid about $4 each
(they're now $7).

http://www.mcmaster.com/#6384k55/=bj4wlf

McMaster-Carr item number is 6384K55

They fit perfectly inside the torque tubes and make for a really smooth
elevator operation.

-Don

Don Johnston
XL-RG


Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:03:50 -0800
From: "Al Gietzen" <ALVentures at cox.net>
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Canard Center Hinge
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Richard;

I used self-aligning ball bearings that bolt to the center pivot support.
The o.d. of these bearings fit snugly inside the ends of the torque tubes
(concentric version). I haven't been able to find a photo. With some
research I could probably find the bearing part # (from Aircraft Spruce).

Al
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