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Elevator control tube connection...

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:18 pm
by beechdrvr
Curious what others have done. The plans call for a piece of 3/4" sq tubing to be affixed to the end of a piece of 3/4" round tube. That presents a sort of round peg, square hole scenerio.
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My question is, why can't it be something along the lines of what the plans for the Acrosport show. I really so no apparent reason it couldn't be. Am I missing something?
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Re: Elevator control tube connection...

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:15 pm
by Bitshifter
I thought the same until I made the part. When you cut the V into the square tube it gives a perfect line to weld on. I think it's an easier weld than the drawing you referenced.

Re: Elevator control tube connection...

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:40 pm
by beechdrvr
I saw your pictures. I think I may just construct it like the control yokes. Mill a radius in the end, bend a u-Channel then straps welded along side. I just can’t see any engineering benefit/difference from either of the drawings. Guess just different ways of skinning the same cat.