[Rvjimd]

Fin,

Thanks for the idea, I was actually thinking the same way! The leverage and torque is real good with the 10-24 thread and I was able to move the actuator closer to the pivot so that shortens the throw requirement and reduses the required overall length. I'm going to refine the prototype and see how I like it, then decide how to proceed. I think the delrin is going to work and I like the look, but brass tube would probably look nice also.

Thanks again for the idea! Do you have any thought on how to make it "freewheel" at each end of the travel, and then re engage to go the other way? If I could figure that out I could eliminate the need for limit switches.

The reason I am thinking about this is because I have an actuator on the flaps of my airplane that does it that way. The motor can continue to run at each end without causing problems.

Jim