Reddit reviews Gardena 39035 5/8-Inch Metal Garden Hose Connector

I used the gardena hose repair kit for the M36 metal nuts, 1" to 3/4" copper reducers, and a section of 1" PVC pipe. This image shows how I put it all together and cut it. (refer to the rest of the album for assembly pictures)

To keep the PVC from rotating on the copper reducers I drilled a hole in the PVC and tapped thread holes in it to make a set screw on the top and the bottom.

The connector on the stick is connected to the connector on the base using a PS/2 extension that I shortened and resoldered. It's not pictured in the photo set, but the instructions are pretty easy to find. It involves using a mechanical pencil to snap off one of the extra pins and some needle nose pliers and a small drill to make room for the plastic tab thing in there.

All in all it was pretty good and stayed put pretty good if I tightened the nuts enough, but it twisted a little if I put enough pressure on it. If I were to redesign it I would try to figure out a way to use tabs or the built-in oval shapey things to mechanically keep it from rotating. Also the set screws didn't work too well because PVC is soft and the screw ate out the threads. It would be better to drill through the copper and tap that I think, or use a bolt. I don't think I'm going to pursue it that much further because I don't think I an improve upon it without making it hard to remove.

Flying with an extension is pretty awesome though, the stick is so light and controllable. I think this is a good cheap way to try it out and see what you like.

I've seen some being sold for exorbitant amounts, but making your own is quite easy really. You just need some 3/4" copper pipe sections, some pipe cement (unless you really want to solder), and a cable (which is just a PS/2 cable that's had a pin and the plastic center tab removed from the male end, and then cutting shortening the wire to fit in your pipe structure), and some way to attach it all to the stick and the base. I've never actually noted the thread size, but it just so happens that this hose connector has the correct threads on the metal ends to connect to a Warthog and make good parts for an extension. Here's mine.

M36x2.0

Typically people have used Gardena hose fittings as the ends of custom extensions

http://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400613035&sr=8-1&keywords=39035


Also Virpil sells extensions that fit the Cougar/Warthog (their bases use the same connector).

Here is the VIRPIL adapter kit I was looking at.

Here is the MFG option.

Here is the DIY option I found using the Gardena hose adapter and PS2 extension cable.

The most common thing I've seen done is to use this Gardena hose repairer for the M36x2 thread: http://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW

Then work with PVC, pipe reducers, etc from your local hardware store.

I know you said no Internet ordering, but there it is.

A Gardena hose connector to use their M36 nut:

https://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW

A suitable diameter PVC or aluminum tube.

PS2 extension cable - can bough the connectors and assemble one in desired extension, depends on your DIY skill.

Basic there: https://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/225157-thrustmaster-warthog-extension-and-absolute-aim/

Other examples in DCS forum, SimHQ.

But VirPil, Baur, MFG extensions is affordable.

Adapter

Cord

Looks like they're often ordered together

I believe it's M36x2.0. I made an extension out of some copper pipe and a hose connector. The hose connector felt a little bit loose, but ultimately worked.

Album here.

That's nice! I wish those Gardena hose attachments were easier to find.

Gardena 39035 5/8-Inch Metal Garden Hose Connector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VED3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w06jDb5MB58RQ

https://www.amazon.com/Gardena-39035-8-Inch-Garden-Connector/dp/B002VED3KW