April 28, 2020
Description
A jig to install an 8x14x4mm bearing straight and centered on an R/C helicopter's torque tube. Most R/C helicopter torque tubes are 20xx aluminum arrow shafts and more like 7.93mm (slightly too small for 8mm bearings but slightly too big for 5/16 bearings). The bearing is installed in the jig which is then slid onto the shaft. CA is applied to the shaft (I use the end of a zip tie as a "brush" for this) and then the jig and bearing is slid forward over the glue and left for a few minutes until it sets, then the jig is removed. I recommend Locktite or Gorilla super glue as these are formulations that have higher shear strength, more impact (and vibration) resistance and they fill gaps better than plain thin brittle CA.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution