RE: My first ARSG, or a Dangerous Design?

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Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>


 >>>>>Actually, supporting this flying electrode really serves no purpose.
The electrode is press-fit into the polyethylene so tightly, that only a
hammer
would be able to move it.  Even with some loosening, you would clearly see
and hear the motor
getting unbalanced if this rod should move a little.

More concern would be with the rotor's attachment to the shaft.  G10
material is similar is a possibilty
along with the prospect of some sort adhesive or even set-screws and a flat
on the motor shaft.



Dan






Another idea would be to use some locking collars on each side of the
flying electrode, butted up against the poly block that it is pressed
into.  I noticed I have some of these in my model airplane hardware
box.  They have set screws in them for locking and I am sure they are
available with different size holes in the center (to fit different
diameter rods).

Ed Sonderman