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Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby Sonex1243 » Mon May 20, 2024 9:13 pm

Working on the control column install and wondering where others have sourced their bungee cord from and what brand has been used. Thanks for the help

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Re: Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby peter anson » Mon May 20, 2024 9:59 pm

Yachting suppliers sell bungee cord but maybe that's not such a useful suggestion if you live in Wyoming. I also used a rope cleat intended for a yacht as a way of making the tension easily adjustable.

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Re: Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby BRS » Mon May 20, 2024 10:32 pm

Peter I like your thinking, borrowing from one industry to repurpose for another use.
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Re: Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue May 21, 2024 12:30 am

I bought bungee cord for my sailboats.
https://www.sailrite.com/Shock-Cord-3-16

Many diameters and colors available. They deliver to Wyoming I'm sure.
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Re: Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby builderflyer » Tue May 21, 2024 9:35 am

Ken, I began flying with bungee cord before replacing it with springs which work well for the intended purpose.and seem to require less attention over time.

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Re: Elevator Bungee Cord

Postby Sonex1243 » Tue May 21, 2024 7:24 pm

Great information, thanks for the help everyone!
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