Static Port, stainless

MachineMan · Post by **MachineMan** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:43 pm

Not trying to steer business away from Possum works... but Just thought I'd pass on a static port option that I did.

"vented" stainless cap screws are available from mcmaster carr, p/n 93235A245 having a .046 hole drilled thru,
all you need to do is to turn/grind the head to the preferred shape.

The 10-32 thread fits snug into SAE J844 Type A tubing (air brake tubing)
Just add some proseal or equiv.

tmbg · Post by **tmbg** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:15 pm

very nice idea!~

I have a lathe now, so I think I might do it that way, if for nothing but the DIY spirit

Post by **Spike** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:11 pm

Now that is beautiful!

Spike

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:51 pm

Nice work Rich!

I think Possumworks doesn't want to sell many units, as they really don't advertise.

CJ

smithhb · Post by **smithhb** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:11 pm

I talk to Mark (PossumWorks) about once a week... He is a great guy, and has just finished building an RV-7. I know he has been as busy as a one-armed paper hanger lately but is about to announce a really cool item for side-by-side RV's.

I bought my static ports from him for $25 (including postage). If your time is worth less than that then go for it.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:50 pm

That does look nice. I didn't realize vented screws were available.

weezbad · Post by **weezbad** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:58 pm

very nice...

too bad mine are already in.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:36 pm

smithhb wrote:I talk to Mark (PossumWorks) about once a week... He is a great guy, and has just finished building an RV-7. I know he has been as busy as a one-armed paper hanger lately but is about to announce a really cool item for side-by-side RV's.

I bought my static ports from him for $25 (including postage). If your time is worth less than that then go for it.

Well then, tell him he has a fine product!

I have them and really like them!

CJ

briand · Post by **briand** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:16 am

JohnR wrote:That does look nice. I didn't realize vented screws were available.

I doubt they are, I think MachineMan drilled his.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:37 am

Actually they are. If you go to http://www.mcmaster.com/ and enter 93235A245 in the search you will get the page with info. Looks like $7.62 for a 5 pack.

JOHN TIPTON · Post by **JOHN TIPTON** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:00 am

'Aircraft Spruce' do a selection of Static ports, which should be suitable for most builders requirements

John

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:26 pm

briand wrote:
JohnR wrote:That does look nice. I didn't realize vented screws were available.
I doubt they are, I think MachineMan drilled his.

Nope Brian, JohnR is right. They come that way.

CJ