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Roy Bourgeois wrote in message ...
Does anybody know a source for tail dolly latches? Preferably the old Schemp-Hirth screw adjustable ones (that look suspiciously like ski boot latches). TIA Roy Try DESTACO, distributors all over the US. Far better than the latch that comes standard with most dollys. Many models to choose from. |
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Please note that these "toggle clamps" can put several hundred pounds of
closure force on a tail dolly. I think it is possible to damage the tail boom structure if the dolly clamps too tightly. Be careful. Bill Daniels "Ronald Tabery" wrote in message om... Roy Bourgeois wrote in message ... Does anybody know a source for tail dolly latches? Preferably the old Schemp-Hirth screw adjustable ones (that look suspiciously like ski boot latches). TIA Roy Try DESTACO, distributors all over the US. Far better than the latch that comes standard with most dollys. Many models to choose from. |
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www.protex-fasteners.com have a good selection. I've had good results with 36-1163 if you install them with the springs almost compressed when they are done up.
Ronald Tabery wrote: Roy Bourgeois wrote in message ... Does anybody know a source for tail dolly latches? Preferably the old Schemp-Hirth screw adjustable ones (that look suspiciously like ski boot latches). TIA Roy Try DESTACO, distributors all over the US. Far better than the latch that comes standard with most dollys. Many models to choose from. |
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