No Problem, all it takes is Money?

GAHco · #1 06-09-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Hoffman

Tom,
Your response to Jesse, If applicable,might be of interest to some of us --Is there such a thing as a red(or any color) handle quick release pin??
thanks Bob

We can get custom quick release pins made, to look and act like pretty much anything.

Typically the first truly economical manufacturing qty is 100, and after that it gets somewhat but not a whole lot better.

Provided just what the specs are, and the assumption that many people will need the identical item, it would not be difficult to get some started.

The lead time would be 10 weeks to 18 weeks depending on the specs.
That is after we had enough firm orders to start the deal.

Let me know how we can be of help, Engineers come forth!

kevinh · #2 06-09-2009, 03:00 PM

McMaster Carr sells many different types of quick release pins. I used two to make my slider canopy ejectable.

Veetail88 · #3 06-09-2009, 05:09 PM

what we're talking about here.

I've seen posted that some guys with -8s (and maybe other models) have used quick release pins for sliders, where the roller fitting fits into the canopy frame. This would allow the pins to be pulled and the canopy ejected in flight or removed on the ground easier.

The pins are commonly available with black anodized handles. I'd like a couple that are red anodized, as this would indicate a pretty important handle and the color sticks out more, making it easier to locate.

The pins look like this.

By veetail88

They usually sell for around $20 a piece, but I haven't been able to find them with red handles.

There are manufactures that specialize in this type of product and will make up anything you want, but as Tom has stated, they likely have a minimum order number.

So, if we could get enough of us to commit to buying them, maybe we could get Tom to place the initial order and then carry them for folks that might want them in the future!

Tom, if the price isn't astronomical, put me down for 2!

G-force · #4 06-09-2009, 07:25 PM

Can you disassemble the black ones, and have them stripped and re anodized red? One point, any anodized part that is exposed to the sun is going to fade. Just painting them red would last longer.

GAHco · #5 06-11-2009, 07:41 AM

A true Red Andodize will last longer than we will.

All I need to do is get the actual dimensions of the pins that really work.

I am not thinking tee heads though, they can catch things when not wanted to, and you may need to take extra time to rotate them before ejection.

I am thinking the heads that look like a little flying saucer, in bright durable Red Anodize.

These should be a 2 retaining ball set up, if not 4.

Please let me know how many you would want, and I will see what I can do once I get most of the responses.

If you don't want any, don't respond, just get what you think will be best for you.

With enough positive requests I hope to be able to provide a good deal.

mburch · #6 06-11-2009, 07:49 AM

Just curious, which of the two fasteners in the photo below would these pins be replacing?

If it would be used in place of the screw that runs fore/aft and attaches the roller weldment to the canopy frame, I guess I'm just having trouble figuring out how the "ball end" of the quick-release pin won't hit the rollbar when the canopy's closed. Not to mention clearance issues with the side skirt brace.

If you mean to use the pin to attach the roller wheel to the weldment, what are you planning to do on the outboard side of the roller?

Just wondering. Seems like a good place to have a jettison ability, just trying to figure out how it works.

thanks,
mcb

Paul the Overlord · #7 06-11-2009, 08:35 AM

Count me in.

kevinh · #8 06-11-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mburch

Just curious, which of the two fasteners in the photo below would these pins be replacing?

If you mean to use the pin to attach the roller wheel to the weldment, what are you planning to do on the outboard side of the roller?

Just wondering. Seems like a good place to have a jettison ability, just trying to figure out how it works.

The top one. See the highlight box on this oldish photo of my plane:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/funkym0...7594080611752/

If doing this mod, I recommend yawing the hole you drill through the frame so the inside pushbutton is pointed slightly inside, but it is not required.

mburch · #9 06-11-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinh

If doing this mod, I recommend yawing the hole you drill through the frame so the inside pushbutton is pointed slightly inside, but it is not required.

Good thinking, and thanks for the explanation. Maybe I'll incorporate this idea on the next airplane.

mcb

GAHco · #10 06-11-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinh

The top one. See the highlight box on this oldish photo of my plane:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/funkym0...7594080611752/

If doing this mod, I recommend yawing the hole you drill through the frame so the inside push button is pointed slightly inside, but it is not required.

That helps me understand, I am just starting my fuselage slow build kit, so I have a way to go before putting the canopy on.

The great part about a really slow build project like mine is that I have time to incorporate the cool options I find out about from my buddies in the field and on the forum.

I just need a consensus on the dimensions and I can work up an offer.
I do realize its hard to go in for the deal with an unknown cost, we will see if I can remedy that.

Dimensions Please!