Tools and supplies for Synergy "E" Build

[RichL]

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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Very true, I don't think any of us really want to know how much money we have spent on this "hobby". 

Rich

[RichL]

In answer to the many what is a Grippy and why do I need one questions.  Here you go: Chimp Systems Proudly Announces: Grippy!!

Rich

[Greg Jackson]

Picked up the JR tools yesterday.  Excellent feel and quality. Can't wait to use them. But have to get my wife busy with something first. Lol

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

I use the JR tool set all the time myself and let me just make you aware of this: they WILL teach you to not over tighten things. The bigger sizes will strip out screws and the smaller hex drivers and screw drivers will snap right off if you over tighten. I've had to order replacements 2 or 3 times for a few of the tools in the set.

When you don't over do it they work wonders, so in reality they're a good teacher. I always had a problem over tightening because I always felt "it needs just a bit more."


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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[Greg Jackson]

I used to think things had to be over tightened too until recently.  No longer.  TIme to start building!

[Brandon Bartolomucci]

Good luck with your build. Hopefully you can already tell that we will be here to help as you move along.


Regards,
Brandon Bartolomucci
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[Greg Jackson]

Definitely, thanks!  Things are moving pretty smooth so far.  I am about to clean the tail parts now and loctite along with the front tail case, maybe rear also.  Not looking forward to it, always feel like I'm no good at working on the tail or that I will do something wrong.  Going to watch the video now of what Chris suggests for the tail and the frame.  Thank goodness Chris made these videos!

[Chris Sexton]

Just take your time and don't rush. There are a lot of pieces to the tail, but fortunately they go in fairly obvious places.  The manual also has some great exploded views of the tail and head parts. Just zoom in if you need One of the many benefits to having a high rez digital manual

[Greg Jackson]

Haha I like having a paper copy in case something happened and I didn't have my computer or if Internet was down so I've been using my paper copy for now. I have the front transmission done, will probably do the tail after dinner.  Then on to the frame!

[hardsy]

Hey guys, i know i have read it somewhere but cant find it,

What servo wheels are used for the cyclics?
Im using BLS253's but dont have the futaba servo wheels, only a set of align ones from my 600Pro.

Will these be the correct size for the CF servo arms that come with the kit?

[flyalan]

I believe they will fit. I have used both the align ones and Futaba ones.

Alan

Alan Butler
Team Synergy

[RichL]

Hey guys, i know i have read it somewhere but cant find it,

What servo wheels are used for the cyclics?
Im using BLS253's but dont have the futaba servo wheels, only a set of align ones from my 600Pro.

Will these be the correct size for the CF servo arms that come with the kit?

For Futaba: FUTM2020 Futaba Servo Horn (wheel) S28/S48   
Link: www.readyheli.com/FUTM2020-Futaba-Servo-Horn-S28S48-D-Wheel_p_32814.html

For JR: JRPA217 JR HD Small Servo Wheels w/Screws
Link: http://www.readyheli.com/JRPA217-JR-HD-Small-Servo-Wheels-wScrews_p_34578.html

Rich

[Greg Jackson]

Spit didn't work, had to use windex. Also had to use it to get the tail guides on. That was almost the most difficult part of the build.  They were so tight I may not do CA.  But probably will after everything is dialed in.

[wbefield]

JB Weld- any Walmart or auto parts store. My favorite when attaching carbon to aluminum.
Inserting TT bearing assemblies- never use lubricant that would/could allow o-rings to spin. I have always used Window cleaner, as it evaporates. I have witnessed a tail boom shear off due to lubricant used on the o-rings and they started spinning after time and literally cut the tail boom off!

Doh.. I used triflow red grease on my o rings.

[RyanW]

You know, I noticed a different manufacturer recommend greasing the o-rings before installing in the torque tube. I personally would not do this. I guess if you knew for certain the grease would not break down the o-rings, then that would be okay. I do not know what oil or grease was used in the incident I witnessed (I assume it was oil). I also do not know what material the o-rings were, which is probably the largest variable in all of this. For years they said do not use any lubricant with petroleum in it on the head dampers. I don't notice this announcement in manuals these days, so I don't know if it is assumed you will use a petroleum free grease or if the o-ring material has changed to be impervious to it.

I guess the opposite could happen with grease and o-rings, which would be the o-rings swell and it only hold them in the tail boom tighter!

I don't know that I would go to the trouble of pulling them out and cleaning them off. I am probably making more of a thing out of it than it really is!!!