[ARC5] Brass Tubing

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 26 Aug 2014 at 19:38, Robert  Eleazer wrote:

> Here is an idea that may improve yours, Ken:
> 
> Take a piece of the 1/4 in brass tubing, slot it as you describe, and slide it
> over the ARC-5 spline...

It doesn't "slide", Wayne: you have to drive it on. Doing that actually "forms" 
the brass to fit tightly over the spline. It expands a bit. That's why I said the 
very thin tubing works better here.

> Then take a short piece of the 9/16 tubing and slide it down over the 1/4 inch
> tubing to act as a locking collar as well as a reinforcement.

Now that's a darned good idea!

>  Solder it in
> place on the 1/4 inch tubing if you wish.

Or use glue. Sure. Excellent idea, Wayne. Thanks, :-)

Ken W7EKB