Robert Wall Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I realize they don't cost that much...but maybe somebody has an extra as less than retail. What I'd really like is to make several of different lengths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Wall Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Nevermind! Made one that seems to work well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Carl Wiedemann Posted March 12, 2011 Premium Members Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Robert, Wow! That was fast. Please share your solution. Did it involve an adapter on the standard post or did you remove the short post and install something longer? Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Wall Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Robert, Wow! That was fast. Please share your solution. Did it involve an adapter on the standard post or did you remove the short post and install something longer? Carl I bought a zinc coated 1/2 inch dia steel shaft (3 feet, cut it) ($4)- it fits perfectly into the nylon flange bearings in the arm. I got a 1/2 inch shaft collar ($3) and put it inbetween the arm mounts. My gimbal handle is non-standard (larger), a buddy milled a little shaft adapter for it, the regular pilot handle would probably work exactly without, as the 1/2 shaft is the same). Now I can make any post length I want, I plan to get a dog-bone and make a J post next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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