Forum: SparTalk
09-11-2013, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
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Galling
Hi Brion.
Thanks for the answer. I live in Germany and am having problems locating 3M 4000 UV but shall persevere. I have assembled 8 terminals @ 8 mm dry (first assembly?) with no difficulties, but...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-10-2013, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 3
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Sealing StaLok terminals
Hi.
I have seen various recommendations for the sealing gunk used in the final assembly of a StaLok terminal, ranging from silicone to 3M. StaLok mention neither thread locking compound nor sealing...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-11-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,392
Chainplates
Hi,
If you havenīt already solved your problem this may help. I also changed my chainplates from stainless, but to nickel aluminium bronze. Supplier is a UK company whose main customers are the...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-19-2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Titanium costs
Hi.
I was about ready to post my reply when I hit a wrong key on my very small laptop and the reply disappeared. However, if this appears as double reply, please forgive! I have been working all week...
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Forum: SparTalk
01-12-2013, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Titanium chainplates
I have a quote from my supplier for chainplates in Grade 5 titanium alloy, about 5 times as expensive as NiAlBr. Not a fair comparison, as the quote is based on the same chainplate dimensions as for...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-20-2012, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
NiAlBr
Hi Douglas.
My source for forged NiAlBr in 3/8" bar is:
Chrome Nickel Alloys Limited
The Barn, Manor Farm Barns
Baines Lane
Seaton, Rutland
LE15 9HP
www.cnalloys.co.uk
Andrew Clark is the MD and is...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-20-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Titanium vs NiAlBr
I am delighted that this thread has generated some interest, and thanks for the replies. I havenīt looked at Titanium because of the difficulty I had trying to source Nitronic 50. I feel that in the...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-19-2012, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Elegant test ;-)
Hi Brion,
Thanks for the speedy reply, and of course the thumbs up! I intend to use the existing shafted bolts (A4) to fix the chainplates. Although I could obtain the appropriate rod and thread it,...
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Forum: SparTalk
12-18-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Chainplate materials
I am replacing the chainplates (6 in number for capshrouds, forward and aft lowers) on my Rustler 36. Dimensions:10" x 1 9/16" x 3/8", material 316L. These yachts are still being built and still...
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