metalnwood Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Having my warthog between my legs and seeing some talk about extenders I decided to make one to see if I like it. Right now I have it mounted on my own base between my legs. It doesn't get in the way when seated but makes it a bit harder to get in and out of the pit. It also looks like a good way to rotate the stick that 10/15 degrees without using the software/target option which I don't want to do. Anyway, I thought some might be interested and it's a bit different from my last efforts with the ipad. So far I have done the top connecter using some scrap that wasn't useful for anything else so it looks a bit precarious in the lathe in the pic. It is bored out to accept carbon fibre tube that I have left over from another project. The M36x2 thread is a bot longer than needed for the stick's mount because I will make a lock nut so that I can put it at the 10 degrees and make sure it doesn't move. The total extender will weigh under 5 oz for extending 9". I will have mine shorter though. Here is the top, I will try to do the bottom tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flim Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Very clean! want to make more? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feed Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Let me know if you're willing to produce a pair with set screws so I can use whatever pipe I have laying around! I bet I'm not the only one around who'd be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov13t Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Same, making such kits would be a good little business. ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 51st PVO Regiment | Forum | Statistics DCS: MiG-21Bis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyTheLung Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'd purchase one if made available. I can do wood myself, but the metal lathe is a bit out of my league... System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Put me on the order list as well :) Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticcoho Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Put me on the order list as well :) I'll second that, I am down for one if avail???:joystick: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Celticcoho (OriginFreedom) WIN 7 64 bit, I7975 at 3.6ghz,X58 Classified 3 Mobo, 6gb Corsair 2000 ram, 2 ea ATI 5870 Eyefinity 6 2gb's , 27" Ultra Sharp,(main view), 3 23"touch screens , Tm Warthog, Saitek Combat Pedals Track IR 5,:D JIM.:book: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Guys, I will make a finished one and show, then you can decide of you want one. I don't know how much it will cost as I have to see how long it takes to make them, as it's not software I can't sell my time twice so dont expect it to be $20 or something. I was thinking that it would include the full extension with your choice of length (within reason and shipping issues) and I could probably make up and sell the internal cable for an extra $10. Reply if interested and I will get another pic up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh, and the extension will not be carbon, it will be aluminium.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krebs20 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Very nice work! I should have mine complete tonight. 9 inches it pretty high, I am going with 6 on mine. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Yes, nine is high, it's just what I had on hand to measure with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 So, could you give a rough estimate as to the total cost (excl shipping)(i.e. the bolt-on parts, the extending tube, the wire and the production? Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krebs20 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I don't expect his to be under 75 US. Machine time is valuable. Even owning his own machine, one breakdown will set him back a lot of money. I hope he factors that into his cost. @ metalnwood. Do you have the 5 pin connection cable? Or are you making you own? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Krebs, no, I was going to use a 6 pin mini din and pull out the sixth pin. Also, you would be around the right ballpark price wise. It will not be more than $75 though. I expect it to be at least $60 without the cable. So if you were prepared to spend $65 you would probably get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticcoho Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Guys, I will make a finished one and show, then you can decide of you want one. I don't know how much it will cost as I have to see how long it takes to make them, as it's not software I can't sell my time twice so dont expect it to be $20 or something. I was thinking that it would include the full extension with your choice of length (within reason and shipping issues) and I could probably make up and sell the internal cable for an extra $10. Reply if interested and I will get another pic up. Hello metalwood. Don't sell your self short, If you make the extension in CF and with electicic cable extention too, then you should be paid for it. I think your time is not being judged by the WANT!!If you decide to sell them, The demand will be great.. I want at least Serial #2, lol Cheers, Jim..If I can help, Just holler....LOUD..:megalol: P.S. Just read where you will do it in Aluminum, Is CF still and option??? I would buy that!! and +1 rep for your skills.... Edited January 19, 2011 by celticcoho [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Celticcoho (OriginFreedom) WIN 7 64 bit, I7975 at 3.6ghz,X58 Classified 3 Mobo, 6gb Corsair 2000 ram, 2 ea ATI 5870 Eyefinity 6 2gb's , 27" Ultra Sharp,(main view), 3 23"touch screens , Tm Warthog, Saitek Combat Pedals Track IR 5,:D JIM.:book: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammin Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Agreed. Be a nice guy but still get paid for your time, trouble, work and effort. Also know that you are appreciated for stepping up for us. Salute! Abit IN9 32x MAX- Kentsfield QX6700 @3520 1.5 vcore watercooled D-Tek Fuzion/PA-160/MCR120/2x MCP655 2x2GB G-Skill 1066 5-5-5-15 2T@1.9vdimm 2x EVGA 580GTX 1.5GB SLI 2x 74GB Sata Raptor Raid0 2x 320GB Hitachi Sata II X-FI Elite Pro Dell U3011 Lian Li V2100B Corsair HX1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks guys! Jim, I had a bit of CF from another project but as it's custom stuff and requires a minimum order of $200 to get some more it is not going to be an option as I may never get the money back for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 OK, if I sell them this is what you will get. Two adaptors, some aluminium tube and an allen key (because it's metric). it took a bit longer to make as threading the blind hole took a little bit of time. It is not exactly quick to make them so I think the price will be the $75 plus shipping. No cable included but I could make you up one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krebs20 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Quality work buddy. Mine finished as well. It doesnt look as cool. But it will do the trick. I'll make a new post when I get home. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikepie Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Just to clarify, that's aluminium tube,NOT like the one in the picture? Action After Contemplation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 yep, thats right pie. This one is the CF which is a slightly different size than the aluminium (0.015" smaller) so I couldn't put the aluminium in this particular adaptor for the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krebs20 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 This is what i made up. Not as nice, but it works! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flim Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Very High quality, and very impressed with your machine work! I need some lessons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krebs20 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hey flim, were you able to order the parts? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flim Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 ya, I'm still waiting... Kerbs, how does yours work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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