wonwinglo

***Strange request today for one metre length of Meccano chain,apparently this was used in the Luscombe Silvaire elevator trim system ! I do know that this type of chain was used for laboratory test equipment but is no longer manufactured,the search continues to try and assist the owner.
I wonder how Meccano chain was incorporated into an American light aircraft ? it is not even hardened material ? the very same chain was used in the American Erektor sets,a direct copy of the Meccano system.

Barry,We need about 1 meter to be safe but about 2 foot 6 inch would suffice.
Ian, who is the owner of the Luscombe lives at Pentich, Derbyshire, I live in the Arboretum area of Nottingham.
The aircraft is based at Derby (Egginton)
A/C reggie G-BSUD
Stewart Jackson

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wonwinglo

It appears that there have been other uses for Meccano chain,here a Mellotronic organ uses yards of this material for the various drives within the organ mechanism,the company ceased production in 1986 from its London W.1 headquarters,even the Meccano sprockets were utilised with slightly modified rounded teeth.
Another bizarre use is for the Stihl childrens chainsaws ! these little cuties are unable to cut through your best sofa unlike the real thing.

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squiffythewombat

motorbike cam chains??? i know its not the same but they are very similar gauges etc....just a shot in the dark in case it helps?

If you had measurements i could check with the breakers for you!

adzam

ok i know this sounds daft , but i have a hobby's 2005 catalogue in front of me just now, and it shows chain with teh identical profile . unfortunately there is no picture on the website of this.

look here..... http://www.hobby.uk.com/cgi-bin/hobbys-cgi/Catalogue.pl
part no. D2449 , at £6 it may be worth a shot, it`s designed for use with geared pulleys.

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wonwinglo

Thanks Adz,I seem to remember this chain as when we had the shop we were an Hobbys agent,yes I am sure that it is the same product,will pass that info on.

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wonwinglo

*** Thanks also Squiffy,I will pass the useful information on.