Looking for a feathering shaft!

visuvius · 05-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Help me fellas! I can't find a feathering shaft ANYWHERE. No LHS has them and apparently Horizon is out of stock until JUNE 8th at the earliest! That is pretty ridiculous. I found someone who had them on ebay but then the guy emailed me back and said he only THOUGHT he had them.

Does anyone have a spare feathering shaft they'd be willing to send me? I will gladly pay you through PayPal. I'm at a really crucial stage with learning and if I stop now for 5 weeks I will totally regress.

I'm in Southern California. Thanks.

darkhawk22 · 05-02-2008, 02:15 PM

Try the one from Align for the T-Rex 450. Per recommendation of the guy at one of my LHS's, I installed one the other week and it works fine, but is a bit longer. You need to add some washers or another o-ring to fill the gaps and make the blade grips even on each side. It's also made of Stainless Steel I believe. Good luck!

HeliMix · 05-02-2008, 02:34 PM

Wow, just looked at a few online stores and sure enough, most seem to be sold out. If I go by my LHS any time soon I will see if they have any. I can always use the spares if I pick them up and you have found a solution. But, I am not sure how soon I will be going to the LHS. There is a very slight chance I will go this weekend, but I really need to wait a couple of weeks if I can at all help it. If they were more convenient for me, I would go for you for sure, but it is a good 35 - 40 minutes trip for me.

Fendbass22 · 05-02-2008, 04:42 PM

Bend it straight again. My LHS has been out of them for over a month. I have 4 of them and each one I took my time and flattened them out over a flat bar. I have been flying with a repaired one for over 20 packs. My LHS is also out of tail rotor blades... those are getting a little shabby.

I use needle nose pliers with electrical tape on the plier teeth so I do not damage the surface of the shaft. Good luck.

Animal · 05-02-2008, 05:44 PM

The Hidden Hangar has them in stock

give Luke a call 717-565-1188

James Kovach · 05-02-2008, 06:21 PM

http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...roducts_id=132

Those will work. There are two spacers included in that pack, you will need to use them.

Blade Grip(with bearings) --- Step washer ---- Align Spacers ------ Shims (as needed for stiffness) ---- O-ring ----- Block

That is the order to install parts

SPaRX

alyeemd · 05-02-2008, 06:55 PM

I have a spare but I am in virgina. It will take a few days to get there. If you want it, let me know.

HeliMix · 05-02-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyeemd

I have a spare but I am in virgina. It will take a few days to get there. If you want it, let me know.

Makes me happy to be a freak.

LockMD · 05-02-2008, 07:39 PM

Can't ya just feel the love

anthony7656 · 05-03-2008, 12:44 AM

yeap feel the love.

I got 8 of them. I been stocking pretty good from LHS. I should be on their VIP list for 400.

Since 400 is for demo with my suckers ( buddy, friends, and family ) did I say suckers I meant such a good friends

whos been crashing, light crash but feather is the one always needs to replace.
If you couple give me a pm and we'll see what I can do for ya.

But I need to keep at 6 since my LHS are out of shaft as well. and I got 4 of my buddies hooked on it.

share the love guys

I did some guys strating is out but it didn't work for me too well so I just buy them.

neilg. · 05-03-2008, 08:15 AM

i got plenty of bent ones

northertunder · 05-03-2008, 08:49 AM

I use the t-rex 450 feathering spindle i just short'n them to the same as the 400 either with a lathe. Or you can use a drill press as long as the ends are straight. they do not bend as easy as the eflght version. I am hoping that they are back ordered do to eflight changing the metal they are building them out of .

notreallyme · 05-03-2008, 12:53 PM

hey vis you still need em? i have a spare package.

rotarydoc · 05-04-2008, 10:37 AM

Hey Animal,

Thanks for the tip !! I called Hidden Hanger, and he does have them in stock! He told me he had 4 sets, I snagged 2 sets, so he may still have two left, if you guys need them...

Real nice guy, easy, quick ordering over the phone, great service, said he would ship them out tomorrow!

I don't need them desperately, but at this point in my learning curve, down time is a very bad thing! I always keep in mind, "it's not IF I crash, it's WHEN" !! LOL

Take care, and THANKS, I can sleep better now!

Glenn

Animal · 05-04-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotarydoc

Hey Animal,

Thanks for the tip !! I called Hidden Hanger, and he does have them in stock! He told me he had 4 sets, I snagged 2 sets, so he may still have two left, if you guys need them...

Real nice guy, easy, quick ordering over the phone, great service, said he would ship them out tomorrow!

I don't need them desperately, but at this point in my learning curve, down time is a very bad thing! I always keep in mind, "it's not IF I crash, it's WHEN" !! LOL

Take care, and THANKS, I can sleep better now!

Glenn

Glad i could help...

just talked to Luke, and i believe you got the last he had, believe the rest went to repair customers crashes. His customers love to crash

visuvius · 05-06-2008, 03:05 PM

I just wanted to thank everyone who replied and offered to send one. notreallyme just hooked me up with 2 new shafts from nearby AZ.

User communities are awesome. Thanks again guys.

sniper_iron_man · 05-06-2008, 03:16 PM

i know its real late but i just orderd my self some k planes

HeliMix · 05-06-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visuvius

I just wanted to thank everyone who replied and offered to send one. notreallyme just hooked me up with 2 new shafts from nearby AZ.

User communities are awesome. Thanks again guys.

AWESOME!

05-02-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
visuvius Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	Looking for a feathering shaft! Help me fellas! I can't find a feathering shaft ANYWHERE. No LHS has them and apparently Horizon is out of stock until JUNE 8th at the earliest! That is pretty ridiculous. I found someone who had them on ebay but then the guy emailed me back and said he only THOUGHT he had them. Does anyone have a spare feathering shaft they'd be willing to send me? I will gladly pay you through PayPal. I'm at a really crucial stage with learning and if I stop now for 5 weeks I will totally regress. I'm in Southern California. Thanks.

05-02-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
HeliMix Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC - USA	Wow, just looked at a few online stores and sure enough, most seem to be sold out. If I go by my LHS any time soon I will see if they have any. I can always use the spares if I pick them up and you have found a solution. But, I am not sure how soon I will be going to the LHS. There is a very slight chance I will go this weekend, but I really need to wait a couple of weeks if I can at all help it. If they were more convenient for me, I would go for you for sure, but it is a good 35 - 40 minutes trip for me. __________________ CX2 \| Blade 400 \| Trex 500 \| RC10 GT2 \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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anthony7656 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle	yeap feel the love. I got 8 of them. I been stocking pretty good from LHS. I should be on their VIP list for 400. Since 400 is for demo with my suckers ( buddy, friends, and family ) did I say suckers I meant such a good friends whos been crashing, light crash but feather is the one always needs to replace. If you couple give me a pm and we'll see what I can do for ya. But I need to keep at 6 since my LHS are out of shaft as well. and I got 4 of my buddies hooked on it. share the love guys I did some guys strating is out but it didn't work for me too well so I just buy them. __________________ X9303 2.4, CX2, Blade 400 w/ 65MG 401/9257, Trex 450SEV2 65MG,401/9560 FS ONE, G4 SIMS (2)Trex 600 CF 9451, 611, Neu 1515/H with CC 85-HV. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Love this Baby Working on Green Earth Field Charger. Solar Panel with Battery Back up.

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05-02-2008, 02:15 PM	#2
darkhawk22 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Acworth, GA	Try the one from Align for the T-Rex 450. Per recommendation of the guy at one of my LHS's, I installed one the other week and it works fine, but is a bit longer. You need to add some washers or another o-ring to fill the gaps and make the blade grips even on each side. It's also made of Stainless Steel I believe. Good luck!

05-02-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Fendbass22 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	Bend it straight again. My LHS has been out of them for over a month. I have 4 of them and each one I took my time and flattened them out over a flat bar. I have been flying with a repaired one for over 20 packs. My LHS is also out of tail rotor blades... those are getting a little shabby. I use needle nose pliers with electrical tape on the plier teeth so I do not damage the surface of the shaft. Good luck.

05-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#5
Animal Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bowmansdale	The Hidden Hangar has them in stock give Luke a call 717-565-1188

05-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
James Kovach Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: us	http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...roducts_id=132 Those will work. There are two spacers included in that pack, you will need to use them. Blade Grip(with bearings) --- Step washer ---- Align Spacers ------ Shims (as needed for stiffness) ---- O-ring ----- Block That is the order to install parts SPaRX

05-02-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
alyeemd Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	I have a spare but I am in virgina. It will take a few days to get there. If you want it, let me know.

05-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
LockMD Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, CA	Can't ya just feel the love

05-03-2008, 08:15 AM	#11
neilg. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MASSACHUSETTS	i got plenty of bent ones

05-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#12
northertunder Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	I use the t-rex 450 feathering spindle i just short'n them to the same as the 400 either with a lathe. Or you can use a drill press as long as the ends are straight. they do not bend as easy as the eflght version. I am hoping that they are back ordered do to eflight changing the metal they are building them out of .

05-03-2008, 12:53 PM	#13
notreallyme Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ	hey vis you still need em? i have a spare package.

05-04-2008, 10:37 AM	#14
rotarydoc Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	Hey Animal, Thanks for the tip !! I called Hidden Hanger, and he does have them in stock! He told me he had 4 sets, I snagged 2 sets, so he may still have two left, if you guys need them... Real nice guy, easy, quick ordering over the phone, great service, said he would ship them out tomorrow! I don't need them desperately, but at this point in my learning curve, down time is a very bad thing! I always keep in mind, "it's not IF I crash, it's WHEN" !! LOL Take care, and THANKS, I can sleep better now! Glenn

05-06-2008, 03:05 PM	#16
visuvius Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2008	I just wanted to thank everyone who replied and offered to send one. notreallyme just hooked me up with 2 new shafts from nearby AZ. User communities are awesome. Thanks again guys.

05-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#17
sniper_iron_man Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: king city CA	i know its real late but i just orderd my self some k planes