Legacy canopy alignment pin, D01
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:39 pm
I built my canopy details to the plans. Page WIX-D01 (probably SNX-D01 too) view L-L shows the square aluminum tube tapped 10-32 on the bottom only. My pin was loose and I discovered the threads in the thin tube were blown out. I updrilled, tapped for 1/4-28, and made a new pin. I tapped a few more threads so the pin could thread in top and bottom, plus I epoxied it in. No loctite as that is bad for lexan or plexiglass.
I trimmed too many threads off the first 1/4" pin in the picture and had to make another. It's in the picture for comparison to the original.
For those who have not completed your canopy yet, consider the extra threads. I think 3/16" is fine but that one set of threads was not up to the task. You always have the option to go to 1/4" later if needed.
I trimmed too many threads off the first 1/4" pin in the picture and had to make another. It's in the picture for comparison to the original.
For those who have not completed your canopy yet, consider the extra threads. I think 3/16" is fine but that one set of threads was not up to the task. You always have the option to go to 1/4" later if needed.