iflircaircraft

Hi guys:
I heard of using fuel tubing for more than just fuel.
What do you guys use fuel tubing for other than it's primary use?
I've used it for antenna shielding where it exits the fuse or attaches the antenna to the tail of a plane.

Also: Uses for nyrod.
I've used it for screw anchors in balsa at cowls and for wing struts.

Maybe you modelers would share your applications of these products.
Thanks


Tom

im_a_rcav8r

It works great as a "keeper" on your clevis. Cut a line about 1/4 inch long and place it over the push rod then put the clevis on. After you make your connection to the control horn, slide the fuel tubing up to keep the clevis from opening during flight.

iowanspctr

Back under my rock!

h8w8n

I put short pieces of fuel tubing on my dual rate switches so I can easily locate them without looking down

SigFan

Fuel tubing is great for a cap on your CA glue bottles. Cut a length about 1 1/2 inches, plug one end with a small bolt. Works great.

Also use 1/2" length on the end of landing gear axle for safety.

dr_wogz

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A safety line for your glasses / sun specs!!

One 16" (length to suite) long piece, and stick each arm into one end of the tubing. Makes a loop to hang them from your neck, or stop them falling off your face, and into [insert item here..]

Also used as a termprary fix when the screw holding said arm is lost, or the bracket breaks. Use a 1/2" piece, with one end on the glasses, the other on teh arm, to hold it in place. (So you can drive to Lenscrafters and get a new pair!!)

mikefuture

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Use a piece of fuel tubing at the end of a glow plug and use it to reach into those tight spots to start it off. You will also ensure that you have not cross treaded your plug. After the plug is started, use wrench to finish.

Balsa Master

ca cap
clevis lock
never tried it on my glasses but sounds interesting...
and of course the ever lasting gum... you can chew (clean) fule tubing for days its such a stress reliefe...

iflircaircraft

great ideas...keep 'em coming........

using the one for the dul rate switches..and end of glow plug.....THANKS

Tom

Richard L.

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I use a thin slice as a washer between the cowl and the head of the mounting screw. When the cowl vibrates, the fuel tubing doesn't tend to rub off the paint on the cowl.

aeroman

Works great to seal air leaks from needle valves

daveopam

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A 1/4" piece on the end of your axle. This will keep the wheel on if the clevis comes loose. Use it to hold a washer in place your getting ready to solder on your gear. Put it in the hole your RX ANT exits the fuse. Put a 1/4" piece on top of the fuel line going to your tank fittings. The lines wont leak or come loose.
David

rflasch

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i am truly sorry,,,,i couldn't help myself !!!!!

Azcat59

I don't know how many guys paint anymore, but it makes a quick "mask" for threaded pushrods if you have to leave them in the fuselage or wing through the painting stage.

Clair

Kaos Rulz

I have used very thin slices placed over screws to act as a retainer. Works great to keep those screws attached to hatches, cowles, and small wing hold down bolts.

Also used cut lengths of tubeing to guide a slim screwdriver unto an idel mixture screw while the engine is running. This works best on those gas engines that are under a cowle, but will work on others with the same results. Before starting the engine, push a screw driver through a length of tubing, leaving aprox 3/8" excess tubing to slip over the carb adjustment. Now when the engine is running (vibrating) you can easily insert the screwdriver into the adjustment slot and keep it there as you make adjustments.

Use the above procedure to turn a screwdriver into a self-holding screwdriver for small screws. Just slip a small piece of tubing to the end of your screwdriver, leaving enough excess to slip ove the screw.

Hope anyone of these hints helps someone.

Kaos Rulz

I used "spell check" but obviuosly it didn't take. Sorry

michpittsman

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I use it to make an inexpensive airbrush. Just blow into the tubing....I'm sorry...

CafeenMan

Deadeye

LOL. I use it to channel fuel and pressure off the engine.

Tall Paul

For a "shock-absorbing" tail skid on my Fokker Dr-1... a long piece is added to the skid wire inside the fuselage.. it rubs on a bulkhead and gives a small amount of spring to the skid.
1/8" slices on wheels can provide friction for planes which won't sit still when idling.
It replaces the "bent-into-uselessness" plastic pipes that come with gallon insect sprays... add the clunk to the end to keep the end in the glop in the bottle.
It can be used for feed-thrus from inside to outside the fuselage for antennas..
Partially filled with a dark liquid, can be used to find "level" when held in a U-shape.

Jimmbbo

Must have to blow really hard to get the paint to flow thru the handle...

Jim

Ed Z

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I cut a piece about 1/2 inch long and then cut it length wise (only one side)... Then place them around the servo wires and glue (CA) the tube to the inside of the fuse... This makes it possible to remove the servo lead when needed, but keeps them neat and out of harms way while in the plane...
Ed

Flyboy Dave

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Yo, Fellas....

....there's nothing wrong with a bit of light humor....

....but let's remember, this is a Family Show....[8D] (be cool)

Dave.