Connecting manual points

[bobg]

Quite a good device for joining rods end to end is an electrical 'block' connector (with the plastic removed if you wish).

 

[Cyclone]

Yes, thats been mentioned before, good idea. Plan is to slide the ends of wire into a thin tube (probably brass) and melt solder into it. However might just crimp on (with some solder) bullet connectors. (again more than I could ever possible use in my workshop)

 

[Cyclone]

The floppy disc spring is a freakin excellent idea, just installed one at back end of run-around.

Still gonna make the first point (is there a name?) manual off a lever.
Just noticed that (Bob) you have the bell crank directly attached to the point "slider" Ive attached mine with a short piece of rod. That might work better as the rod keeps jumping off the slider and needs a c-clip. However it does give some flexibility.

Joined the coat hangers together with an automotive electrical connector.

 

[bobg]

The floppy disc spring is a freakin excellent idea, just installed one at back end of run-around.

Still gonna make the first point (is there a name?) manual off a lever.
Just noticed that (Bob) you have the bell crank directly attached to the point "slider" Ive attached mine with a short piece of rod. That might work better as the rod keeps jumping off the slider and needs a c-clip. However it does give some flexibility.

Joined the coat hangers together with an automotive electrical connector.

I have, and it slides there as well (if you follow the pix).

 

[Cyclone]

I see, didnt notice the extra bit.
Like the brass washers and screws/bolts. Need to find some.
Also need to find some small c-clips.