RV-8 Stick Bending

[Saville]

Originally Posted by DanH

Have a drawing or specific dimensions?

Here is one set of dimensions - be sure to look at the second drawing and not the first:

http://www.kit-plane-advice.com/fron...rol-stick.html

I would need to make measurements to be certain that works in my -8

The web page owner cut and welded his stick. Not sure I'd like that.

That's only one set of dimensions I've found.

This thread shows a ruler next to a bent stick near the top of the thread.

Variations in people's -8's as well as grip differences being what they are, I'd imagine each customer would want to make measurements and also tell you which grip they are using.

[BHunt]

Originally Posted by Saville

Here is another:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...=stick+bending

Link to the thread, inside the thread. Its a VAF Inception.

[mill2978]

I'd like a bent stick.
I ordered the bent RV14 stick from Tosten it's not arrived yet but my intent was to see if I could adapt it to my 8. A purpose bent part would be much easier.

[N329JR]

What is the tube OD and wall thickness?
Thanks

[frankd]

I ordered one as well. It is 7/8 in. The plan is to cut the base of the stock stick, and use a slip joint with a pin similar to the rear stick.

[jbDC9]

Youse guys that are trying the Tosten stick, please keep us updated here on how it works out; I'd love to have a bent type stick in my -8, but it appears the only way I could realistically do it is to take my current stick to a welding shop to have it cut and new tubing welded in to reshape it...

[Veetail88]

I've always wondered why no one miter cuts the stick and welding back together with an offset in it. I assume it's made out of aircraft grade tubing and a certified welder should be able to do a fine job with it. Missing something?

[Saville]

Originally Posted by Veetail88

I've always wondered why no one miter cuts the stick and welding back together with an offset in it. I assume it's made out of aircraft grade tubing and a certified welder should be able to do a fine job with it. Missing something?

This web page describes exactly that:


http://www.kit-plane-advice.com/fron...rol-stick.html

[Blain]

Pack it with sand, cheap pipe bender. No cuts or welds.

[akarmy]

Originally Posted by jbDC9

Youse guys that are trying the Tosten stick, please keep us updated here on how it works out; I'd love to have a bent type stick in my -8, but it appears the only way I could realistically do it is to take my current stick to a welding shop to have it cut and new tubing welded in to reshape it...

I have a bent stick that I tried out for a few hours. I could not get the Tosten grip to work with it as you need to cut the stick down too much to fit the mounting hardware in, and then the hardware is halfway in the middle of the top bend. I had to go with a different grip that just slipped over the stick. You might be able to make it work with a cut and weld setup if you measure carefully.