Stinky Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am looking for a local source for 7/16 inch 4130 steel to use for balancing my aileron. I am in the DFW area, near Arlington Texas. I'd be much obliged for any ideas and connections. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Go to any store that sells steel I am sure they have several in your area. Buy cold roll it has a better finish than hot rolled.You do not need 4130 steel to balance ailerons. It is just the weight that you are after. The weights do not add structure so there is no need for more exspensive 4130 rod. STeve build on Quote Steve Harmon Lovin Life in Idaho Cozy IV Plans #1466 N232CZ http://websites.expercraft.com/bigsteve/ Working on Chapter 19,21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy Girrrl Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 What Steve said. ...Chrissi Quote CG Products www.CozyGirrrl.com Cozy Mk-IV RG 13B Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 What Steve said. ...Chrissi buy the way, could you bring my wheel and the mking bushing set (8)+2 tubes with you to RR plz,plz,plz ? Quote Steve M. Parkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Erickson Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I am looking for a local source for 7/16 inch 4130 steel to use for balancing my aileron. I am in the DFW area, near Arlington Texas. I'd be much obliged for any ideas and connections. Carl you can use any type steel for the weights they are not structural I used stainless steel . that way there is no corrosion between the steel and the glass. Ihave seen older long ezs that have a lot of rust spots coming through the glass on the weigths I have also seen 3/8" brass rod used it is heavier the steel. on the expensive Lancairs they use tungsten rods. Quote Evolultion Eze RG -a two place side by side-200 Knots on 200 HP. A&P / pilot for over 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 This makes me think a bit. Lynn I aggree I think I will use stainless rod. If my memory serves me I used 3/8" rod for the aileron balance weights on my Longeze. With out running out to the shop to check my plans the cozy IV uses 7/16" rod I thought the wings were the same on these birds??? What am I missing? STeve build on Quote Steve Harmon Lovin Life in Idaho Cozy IV Plans #1466 N232CZ http://websites.expercraft.com/bigsteve/ Working on Chapter 19,21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks for the quick replies. The rod I just took out of this aileron is an undersize 3/8 steel and there was some slight rusting on the ends that are exposed to the elements. The rust extended in about 5 inches. They did not have anything useful at the home depot yesterday. I'll be hitting the yellow pages today, after coffee. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Erickson Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 This makes me think a bit. Lynn I aggree I think I will use stainless rod. If my memory serves me I used 3/8" rod for the aileron balance weights on my Longeze. With out running out to the shop to check my plans the cozy IV uses 7/16" rod I thought the wings were the same on these birds??? What am I missing? STeve build on the wings are the same out board of the strakes. the rod was uped to 7/16" because many long ez builders had trouble getting the ailerons to balance. Nat used that idea when he did the plans for the mark IV Quote Evolultion Eze RG -a two place side by side-200 Knots on 200 HP. A&P / pilot for over 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Erickson Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks for the quick replies. The rod I just took out of this aileron is an undersize 3/8 steel and there was some slight rusting on the ends that are exposed to the elements. The rust extended in about 5 inches. They did not have anything useful at the home depot yesterday. I'll be hitting the yellow pages today, after coffee. Carl If you can't find it locally it can be ordered from McMaster.com in 6' lengths Quote Evolultion Eze RG -a two place side by side-200 Knots on 200 HP. A&P / pilot for over 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozy Girrrl Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 buy the way, could you bring my wheel and the mking bushing set (8)+2 tubes with you to RR plz,plz,plz ?Yah if you remember to send a message to our CGparts email address as a reminder, we might miss this message =) Quote CG Products www.CozyGirrrl.com Cozy Mk-IV RG 13B Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks all. I actually found a metal distributor that is on the way into work! I have it mounted and if not for other life distractions, might have had it finished. Maybe next weekend. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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