I used rod ends in making formula student cars and every time I purchase these online, I always wondered where they would be used in airplanes; as the seller advertised their products are widely used in aerospace vehicles. Thank you for the great information :) Aaand.. it was Aurora Bearings too lol
Thanks for the great information. I looked and looked for these and could only find the solid gold ones with diamond 💎 bearings anyway that's must have been what they were made of for the price they wanted! Then I went to McMaster and found them at a reasonable price. Thanks again.
Great information, thank you. I wonder about the use of a large washer though. Won't it impede the angular movement of the bearing? In the Aurora catalog it shows an angular change of about 20 degrees; I could imaging a large washer hitting the body to reduce that movement to less than 20 degrees. Also, I recall using rod end bearing in a race car where a small diameter, thick washer that just covers the flat on the bearing is first used, then a larger washer on top of that.
Mc master - carr usually has everything.. but they are a tad pricey.. they have great service.. u may be able to find washers with the correct od so there is no binding interference.
Here's another vote for McMaster-Carr. Is it typical to use a right and left thread on these so you can use them like turnbuckles to fine-adjust their length?
Parts in an experimental aircraft do not need to be FAA approved. And I do not know if it or any other part will fail in the air! Please, Clyde, learn about the wonderful world of experimental aviation - use google.
should not be used. Remember a lock washer is a washer that is already broken. If you by any chance over tighten a lock washer it will open up. I do not recommencement lock washer at all. Also a lock washer can only be used once. When it comes to washer use Grade 8 Washers.
I know of a scratch built Rv3 that had a rod end fail in flight that ended with a successful landing, the rod end was not mil grade rather a cheap one from a Harbour freight type retailer.
Do you mean Mil Spec If you purchase a Mil Spec rod end it will cost you over 200.00 each even for a small rod end. I bet you spent a Dollar for your rod end, Spend about 20$ each for rod ends. you will not be sorry
I used rod ends in making formula student cars and every time I purchase these online, I always wondered where they would be used in airplanes; as the seller advertised their products are widely used in aerospace vehicles. Thank you for the great information :) Aaand.. it was Aurora Bearings too lol
We need more people, like the FAA, to educate people about rod end bearings. I meet more than a few that think the bolts should NOT be tight!?!? 😮
When using the washer as advised, check that it doesn't interfere with the radial movement needed by the bearing.
Thanks for your great, helpful videos. AND, no obnoxious music! Yay!
Thanks for the great information. I looked and looked for these and could only find the solid gold ones with diamond 💎 bearings anyway that's must have been what they were made of for the price they wanted! Then I went to McMaster and found them at a reasonable price. Thanks again.
Great information, thank you. I wonder about the use of a large washer though. Won't it impede the angular movement of the bearing? In the Aurora catalog it shows an angular change of about 20 degrees; I could imaging a large washer hitting the body to reduce that movement to less than 20 degrees. Also, I recall using rod end bearing in a race car where a small diameter, thick washer that just covers the flat on the bearing is first used, then a larger washer on top of that.
Amazing video. Pretty well explained and you speak so clearly that's very easy to understand. Wish you good flights from Brazil.
Thank you so much, for your videos and sharing all this important knowledge with us.
Another great video thank you.
Well said. Also, replace a used lock nut always.
Thank you for this information, This is the kind of information that is hard to find. Thank you.
Very well explained, thank you.
Very useful information.. thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks again!
Mc master - carr usually has everything.. but they are a tad pricey.. they have great service.. u may be able to find washers with the correct od so there is no binding interference.
THANK YOU SIR KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKING.
Thank You, Very good info..
What is the name of the female threaded cone shaped piece you often find rod end bearings screwed into?
Very informative. However, I am curious as to why you have the cubbord open showing all that alcohol.
Outlawflyer78 so you wingnuts make stupid comments about it
I believe he already covered that in a previous video. It's nitro glycerin for his other hobby - landing strip stump removal.
How do attach rod end to a rod if the rod has to be custom sized?
This was awesome.
Thank you
Outstanding, sir
Here's another vote for McMaster-Carr.
Is it typical to use a right and left thread on these so you can use them like turnbuckles to fine-adjust their length?
Yes it is.
Exellent video! What is the difference between right rod end and left rod end?
I believe that refers to the threads.. right handed threads are the norm, left-handed threads require opposite rotation.
How can we make this kind of control rod bro?
thanks
I don't understand: McMaster-Carr products are NOT FAA approved. How is it legal to use them and how do you know they will not fail in the air?
Parts in an experimental aircraft do not need to be FAA approved. And I do not know if it or any other part will fail in the air! Please, Clyde, learn about the wonderful world of experimental aviation - use google.
@@HomebuiltHELP Thank you, I will.
Can lock washers be used with the jam nut?
should not be used. Remember a lock washer is a washer that is already broken. If you by any chance over tighten a lock washer it will open up.
I do not recommencement lock washer at all. Also a lock washer can only be used once. When it comes to washer use Grade 8 Washers.
how reliables are these joints when misaligned and loaded?
Very, That is the Point of this product
I thought control surfaces were supposed to have castellated nut and cotter key not self-locking nuts???
I know of a scratch built Rv3 that had a rod end fail in flight that ended with a successful landing, the rod end was not mil grade rather a cheap one from a Harbour freight type retailer.
then you said it all. DO not use Harbor Freight for anything on your aircraft. NOTHING.
Do you mean Mil Spec If you purchase a Mil Spec rod end it will cost you over 200.00 each even for a small rod end. I bet you spent a Dollar for your rod end, Spend about 20$ each for rod ends. you will not be sorry
@@ctsteve1967 My canary (Catfood) uses the catalog in her cage - and she's an experienced flyer.
Most of Mc Master Carr products are not Made in the USA.
Your life hangs of that tiny bearing?? That’s scary. Ultralight that’s what you get ..