08-23-2005, 09:34 PM | #1 |
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Im going to be using some 6061 1/4" aluminum rod to make some links. Im going to drill/tap it for 8-32 threads. I assume I need a bottoming thread tap RH. McMaster has too much stuff... Same with the drill bit... (help...) Anyways is there a benefit between a female or male Rod End? And what size rod end fits a 8-32 tap/threaded rod? 8-32? Im trying to find some rod ends in aluminum. Thanks. |
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08-23-2005, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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i dont see why you would need aluminum. a lot of people use traxxas ones http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHGB7&P=ML |
08-23-2005, 11:07 PM | #3 |
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i think rc4wd has them ... but inetrc carries those alu ends too.
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08-23-2005, 11:07 PM | #4 |
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I don't think those traxxas ends can take 8-32. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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08-23-2005, 11:08 PM | #5 |
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Just like the look. And they arent that expensive. Just seems hard to find a 8-32 rod end. Any benefit of using Male or Female rod ends? |
08-23-2005, 11:37 PM | #6 |
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Well in that case should I just drill/tap them to a different spec? 10-32? Whats normal? Also can someone find the right tap/drill bit I need to drill/tap to 8-32 on the McMaster site? thanks |
08-24-2005, 05:48 AM | #7 |
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here for the tap/drill bit sets... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0093p?&C=RAV |
08-24-2005, 11:31 AM | #8 |
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08-24-2005, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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Im wondering if it would just be easier to just use threaded rod sleeved with aluminum. Drilling and tapping sounds like alot of work... I know aluminum rod would be stronger...but is it worth the time/effort? Thanks |
08-24-2005, 12:25 PM | #10 |
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i run 1/4 inch .035 wall tubing over 8-32 all thread with mgt and lst rod ends. it works pretty well and is tough enough. you can bend them but it takes a hell of a crash to do it.
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08-24-2005, 07:43 PM | #11 |
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Go big or go home From LEFT to RIGHT... Tamiya(TLT stuff) Traxxas BFT LST XTM That is 8/32 rod above the ends. There is 3mm rod plugged into the Traxxas end. Look how small that 3mm looks in that Traxxas end! |
08-24-2005, 08:16 PM | #12 |
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yea. I will be getting some ofna rod ends most likely. Unless I can find some 8-32 aluminum ends for cheap. Thanks for all the help guys. |
08-24-2005, 10:34 PM | #13 |
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So what exactly does 8-32 mean? Difference between 10-32, 8-32 and 6-32? What is the diameter of a 8-32 threaded rod? Thanks |
08-24-2005, 10:58 PM | #14 | |
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6/32" vs. 8/32" vs. 10/32" It's the size. 6/32" threaded rod is just a bit bigger than 3mm threaded rod, yet a tad small than 4mm...if that's any help :-P Traxxas ball ends will take 6/32" rod, but run a 6/32 tap into it to make it easier. The 8/32" threaded rod is about as big as you really need to go, IMO. | |
08-24-2005, 11:17 PM | #15 |
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so If I did 6-32 threaded rod what size aluminum tube would I need to sleeve it?
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08-25-2005, 12:27 AM | #16 | |
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The first number is the gauge size of the thread, the second number is the number of threads per inch (the pitch). #6 screw = .138" diameter - about 3.5mm dia #8 screw = .164" dia. - about 4mm dia #10 screw = .190" dia. - about 5mm dia | |
08-25-2005, 12:41 AM | #17 |
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I just bought 144" of 1/4 aluminum rod. 6061 T6 $11 shipped aint bad. How hard will it be to drill/tap to 8-32? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE216&P=7 Is that the correct tap? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXK367&P=7 or is this any better? Thanks |
08-25-2005, 10:43 PM | #18 |
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Either tap/drill set would be fine, it would be easiest to drill the ends in a lathe, then you could tap the holes by hand. Be sure to use some cutting oil such as tap magic when tapping the holes. You may also need to get a tap handle if you don't already have one.
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08-25-2005, 11:07 PM | #19 |
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nope need to get a tap handle too... Where can I get cutting/tapping oil? I dont have a lathe BTW... Wish I did. Its going to be hand drilled... |
08-26-2005, 02:18 AM | #20 |
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You can probably get the tap, drill, tap handle, and cutting oil at a hardware store or Home Depot type store, I use what I need at work. Be careful drilling the end of the rod by hand, maybe you have a vice to hold it in, it would suck to slip and drill your hand.
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