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Dykstraflex Restoration Continues

June 6, 2019 / Restoration / Dykstraflex, Restoration, Star Wars
Measuring the Dykstra-Flex Trojan head for a new front bushing
Measuring the Dykstra-Flex Trojan head for a new front bushing
Machining the front roll bushing for the Dykstra-Flex Trojan head
Installing the new rear bearing on the Dystra-Flex Trojan head

Restoration work continues on the Dykstraflex. Drive components for the pan and tilt axes on the Trojan helmet pan tilt head have been restored and we are currently recreating the missing parts for the roll axis. Getting close to bringing all of the pieces of this project back together!

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