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Low Profile Wheel Chocks
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Infidel
Well Known Member
Why not grind them down?
Grinding them down is good, however grind them such that one side of the angle is 1" and the other is 1.5", that way when you put them under the tires the right way, rolling pressure from the tires should eliminate the tendency for the chocks to slide away from the tire regardless of the surface. Or... you can purchase 2 feet of 1" X 1.5" X 1/8" 2024T3 aluminum angle from Spruce @ $7.65 per foot (part number 03-47400) and make your own set of 6" chocks that will work great... You can drill a small hole near one end of each chock and slip through brightly colored water resistant (thin) rope and you've got your two sets of chocks. I've been using my home-make chocks like this for 10 years and they work perfectly on the small RV tires. Inexpensive, small, and light (total weight = 0.7lbs)... and the plane doesn't move!
Good luck.
Mike S
Senior Curmudgeon
No need for aircraft grade alum angle, stuff from the local hardware store is fine------------and much cheaper.
Chocks
1/16 x 1 1/2 angle from Lowes or Home Depot. Very small bungee cords from same source to hold them together. The small bungee cords can easily be shortened. Crimp the metal ends of the bungees in three places, leave one open to install and remove the chocks. Paint them yellow or orange. heavy duty zip lock plastic bag to carry them in.
1/16 x 1 1/2 angle from Lowes or Home Depot. Very small bungee cords from same source to hold them together. The small bungee cords can easily be shortened. Crimp the metal ends of the bungees in three places, leave one open to install and remove the chocks. Paint them yellow or orange. heavy duty zip lock plastic bag to carry them in.
humptybump
Well Known Member
I have the PVC type which work well. That said, I want to try the rope idea.
Johnnybgoode
Well Known Member
Marshalling wand
I bought one of the bright orange triangular marshalling wands, cut it in half and have a lightweight pair with no denting corners.
Think the idea came from here...
I bought one of the bright orange triangular marshalling wands, cut it in half and have a lightweight pair with no denting corners.
Think the idea came from here...
Mel,
This is off topic but have followed your posts for a while and would like details on your 0-320 rebuild. Know you're at OSH, when you get an opportunity. I have a couple of mechanics who are very willing to oversee my work. Looking for info on which cylinders, pistons (9-1), connecting rod prep. Currently the engine has dual Lightspeed ignition, no vacumn system, lightweight starter, and rebuilt carb. Thanks for your consideration.
Mark Weber
This is off topic but have followed your posts for a while and would like details on your 0-320 rebuild. Know you're at OSH, when you get an opportunity. I have a couple of mechanics who are very willing to oversee my work. Looking for info on which cylinders, pistons (9-1), connecting rod prep. Currently the engine has dual Lightspeed ignition, no vacumn system, lightweight starter, and rebuilt carb. Thanks for your consideration.
Mark Weber
Email sent.
Aircraft Specialty
Well Known Member
These have proven to be a really popular product line for us. They are a bit more expensive than some of the other suggestions, but they look really neat. And, no one is going to steal them, because they are custom engraved for your aircraft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wXBoA-IA8ic
Thanks for your continued support and business,
Steve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wXBoA-IA8ic
Thanks for your continued support and business,
Steve
