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joey · 03-23-2003, 06:56 PM

Hi guys, I have been busy making some of the jigs that were recomended here on R/C Canada, I am almost completed the wing jig, but it calls for two pieces of 1/4 inch hollow aluminum arrow shafts, that are 36 inches long, lightwieght and strong, I have called quite a few places , with no luck at all, does anybody out there have any ideas that could help me locate these items. In the instructions, they mentioned ,that I could use 1/4 inch hardwood dowel, but they warn than it will tend to bow on the bigger spanned wings, so I would like to do it right if I can, hope to hear from you guys, and thank you in advance as allways, I have recieved alot of great information from this site , thanks...... Joey......

Bkind · 03-23-2003, 07:18 PM

Aluminum Arrows can be found at most Sporting Goods Stores specializing in hunting supplies, or a store specializing in Archery supplies. You generally won't find them in CTC or Wallmart type stores, also there is a chain of Metal Supermarket Stores in Ontario that sells specialty metals and regular metals in small quanitys to the general public and machine shops etc. Have fun Brian

AJCoholic · 03-23-2003, 07:21 PM

There are LOTS of "Metals Supermarket" chain stores in Southern Ontario. They will sell solid 1/4" aluminum rod in any length you need.

Two pcs 36" are worth a few bucks at the most.

rcav8tor · 03-24-2003, 07:16 AM

Go with the Archery store..... I have used both the aluminum and also the fiberglass arrow shafts. They are straight and cheap.
They also make good push rods guys...........

Robcrash · 03-24-2003, 08:59 AM

Hey now i know what to use my old arrow for

JimMcIntyre · 03-24-2003, 09:25 AM

I've had some success with those collapsible tent supports. Plenty of these to be had after a weekend bash at a campsite.

I'll be combing the fields after BalsaWoodStock.

Terry Gauvin · 03-24-2003, 03:05 PM

Can always use 1/4" music wire. that is readily available...

Cecil Marshall · 03-24-2003, 05:53 PM

Doesn't everybody

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03-23-2003, 06:56 PM	#1
joey Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 204 Total Props: 0	where can I find 1/4'' aluminum tube ? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hi guys, I have been busy making some of the jigs that were recomended here on R/C Canada, I am almost completed the wing jig, but it calls for two pieces of 1/4 inch hollow aluminum arrow shafts, that are 36 inches long, lightwieght and strong, I have called quite a few places , with no luck at all, does anybody out there have any ideas that could help me locate these items. In the instructions, they mentioned ,that I could use 1/4 inch hardwood dowel, but they warn than it will tend to bow on the bigger spanned wings, so I would like to do it right if I can, hope to hear from you guys, and thank you in advance as allways, I have recieved alot of great information from this site , thanks...... Joey......
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03-23-2003, 07:21 PM	#3
AJCoholic RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew Coholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Timmins, Northern Ontario Radio of choice: JR 12X, 28X Feedback: 47 / 100% Posts: 12,277 Total Props: 61	There are LOTS of "Metals Supermarket" chain stores in Southern Ontario. They will sell solid 1/4" aluminum rod in any length you need. Two pcs 36" are worth a few bucks at the most. __________________ Andrew Coholic -MAAC #26287L 1/2A to giant scale, IMAC, SAM, R/C sport, turbine jets, Heli's... if its got a wing or two and an engine - I like it!
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03-24-2003, 08:59 AM	#5
Robcrash Guest Join Date: Mar 2003 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 124 Total Props: 0	arrows? Hey now i know what to use my old arrow for
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03-24-2003, 09:25 AM	#6
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	I've had some success with those collapsible tent supports. Plenty of these to be had after a weekend bash at a campsite. I'll be combing the fields after BalsaWoodStock. __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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03-24-2003, 03:05 PM	#7
Terry Gauvin RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Terry J Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moncton, NB Radio of choice: DX18Stealth # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 115 / 100% Posts: 3,422 Total Props: 55	Can always use 1/4" music wire. that is readily available... __________________ NX10, NX8, 30cc MXSR
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03-23-2003, 07:18 PM	#2
Bkind RCC Contributor I am: Brian C Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bath,Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 19 / 100% Posts: 326 Total Props: 2	Aluminum Arrows can be found at most Sporting Goods Stores specializing in hunting supplies, or a store specializing in Archery supplies. You generally won't find them in CTC or Wallmart type stores, also there is a chain of Metal Supermarket Stores in Ontario that sells specialty metals and regular metals in small quanitys to the general public and machine shops etc. Have fun Brian
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03-24-2003, 07:16 AM	#4
rcav8tor Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 98 Total Props: 0	Go with the Archery store..... I have used both the aluminum and also the fiberglass arrow shafts. They are straight and cheap. They also make good push rods guys...........
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03-24-2003, 05:53 PM	#8
Cecil Marshall RCC Expert Contributor I am: Cecil M Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sault Ste Marie,Ontario Radio of choice: FUTABA # of RCs: 20+ Feedback: 20 / 100% Posts: 947 Total Props: 1	Doesn't everybody : Cecil
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