Tools and supplies for Synergy "E" Build

[Greg Jackson]

Just found the servo ext. at servos and stuff.  Way better price then amainhobbies and they had the futaba style. I order 6 to be safe.
Also order my JB weld and moly Kote from ready Heli.  I THINK  I finally have everything ordered.   Forgot to order the swash leveler, will order that tonight.  Found a better price on one then the Trublood.  Wanted that one but it was between that and the grippy. It's still a 10mm but have to stop spending.

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

Just be careful with products that have ammonia in them as the ammonia can break down certain plastics and rubber( Windex for example makes both an ammonia free version and one that has it in the solution). You should be fine in a small application as this but just a caution to be aware of.


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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[Greg Jackson]

Another good heads up, thanks. What would be a safe product to use then?

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

If it were me I'd just look for an organic based window/glass cleaner. I mean you can pick up Windex just look for something that says ammonia free and you should be good to go.


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Brandon Bartolomucci
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[RichL]

For the servos themselves I won't need extensions because the receiver is in the back but I'll need the extension wires to have the BEC/ESC signal wires reach the receiver be ause they will be in the front. Same extensions but instead of using them for servos I'm using them for the signal wires of the ESC.

The Moly Kote at Ready Heli is listed as plastic gear grease. Sorry about that. Here's a link:

http://www.readyheli.com/TTRE9011-Plastic-Gear-Grease_p_38387.html






Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci

Brandon, the version of JB Weld that your link connects to is the "Quick Cure" version, Matt recommends the slow cure version be used (see the attachment below).  I didn't see the slow cure version at Readyheli  below is a new link.   

http://www.ronlund.com/rcheli-prod/JBWELD.html

Rich

[Greg Jackson]

Crap I already ordered it. Hopefully they can change the order. If not, is there a local store that would have it or must I order from Ron?  Thanks!
Greg

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

If you have any kind of local auto parts store but even places like Wal-Mart should have it in their automotive section.

Hmm that is the 4 minute compound. Well I shall see how it holds up then because that's what I used on my tail rod as it was the JB Weld I had on hand and that was the last stuff I had ordered. (Thought it was the regular stuff) I'll take a pair of pliers to it later today and see if it breaks free or holds up and report back.


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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[Greg Jackson]

Hope yours still holds up Brandon.  I will run to pep boys when I get back in town and if its not there Home Depot and lowes are beside day other.  Seems they are in every city lol.

[RyanW]

Agreed on the ammonia. My wife always has "organic" cleaning products and I use the 'Windex' name like 'Kleenex'.

I have used JB Weld Quick Set in a pinch and it seemed to work just fine, but if I had a choice it would be the one that you need 24 hours to set up.

inner3: you are becoming an addict... we love it!   

[Greg Jackson]

I'm going to have to attend HA meetings (Helicopters Anonymous)
Just found a hobby store in Huntsville that has a swash leveler for 10mm. I'll pick that up.  I've only been one time but its a huge store!
What about the Orange power or something like that. It's a degreaser too but safe for kitchen. Maybe that's too strong. 

[RyanW]

The easiest thing to do is to spray it on the outside of the boom and see what kind of residue it leaves. In a pinch you could literally use spit to slide the o-ring/brg supports in. It isn't critical what you use as long as it doesn't a) damage bearings, plastic or o-rings and b) doesn't leave an oily surface. So I guess spit is the safest option 

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

Done that in a pinch before.


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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[Greg Jackson]

Luckily found the JB weld and swash leveler at this hobby shop. Man little more than online but at least I have it.

[Greg Jackson]

I used to put oil on it, now I will use mucus.  Lol, just regular spit, not nasty stuff.

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

Haha the things we do to get a build done. It's amazing how fast the little stuff racks up the price tag though. You think you have everything ready for a build and then you need this and that and next thing you know you've got 100 or more in just miscellaneous building supplies.


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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