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I believe you use the AMW hardware and CTI made the propellant for it.That is correct. We use our propellants that are cast in AMW sized liners. You will also get a disposable nozzle, igniter pellet and igniter. It is…   Read more»

I believe you use the AMW hardware and CTI made the propellant for it.Edward

I think I have Done Everything Wrong At Least One Time.I have had charges left in a rocket but not connected to theelectronics and forgot to double check the connection.My Thor-x was on the pad ready to go when the…   Read more»

I used charges at MHM last year that had been built inside surgical tubing over 2 years before – no problem. Thanks to low Colorado humidity I’m sure.Warren

I agree. I’m certain my charges are sealed better than the tin can my bulk BP is in.

You store you BP in a can and keep it dry. You store your e-matches the same. So, if you store your pre-made charge in a dry environment then I don’t see the difference between storing them separately. I’ve used…   Read more»

The old saying goes something like keep your powder dry, check your primer (in this case ematch) and let ’em fly – Fire at Will! Unlucky soul – everyone always shooting at him. If the charge was sealed tight, they…   Read more»

I was thinking of doing that just to have peace of mind. I’m prepping some birds tonight and tomorrow night, so I might as well do it. Plus, it will be entertaining to get rid of the old BP in…   Read more»

If we lived in an area with appreciable humidity, I’d be concerned. Water is about the only thing that will mess with BP. It should be fine. Then again, if you’ve got plenty, it’d be cheap insurance to make up…   Read more»

Good catch Bruce! JW has at least three tools but small ones – a phillips head screw driver, a flathead screw driver and a hammer. And now maybe he’s got a chopsaw.

bought a blade recently. IIRC it was 12″ diameter and it was something like $8. This is what the manufacturer uses to cut the stuff, and they get about 1,000 cuts per blade. It works quite well.Hey, JW, you said…   Read more»

I use a masonry cut-off wheel in my chop saw to cut tubing to length or I swap the cut-off wheel into my table saw to cut slots for fins. Wear a respirator and gloves or you’ll regret it.Warren

I can vouch for a tile saw. The diamond blade works wet or dry on FG, CF, circuit boards, even plywood in a pinch. Mine is a cheap 4″ or 5″ tile saw I got for cutting tiles (of all…   Read more»

A masonry blade is best. They basically look like a giant Dremel disk – they are reddish-brown in color. Wear a mask, you don’t need to be sucking that glass dust 8OI bought a blade recently. IIRC it was 12″…   Read more»

I asked some of the gurus here the same question a bit back.I can’t pull up the emails right now, I’m on the wrong side of Bootcamp…. But, I remember these.Band saw – I use a metal cutting blade and…   Read more»

Yes I Do. I will be at the launch in a 1970 Dodge PU.A turquoise one. hard to miss.

thanks for the suggestion, I’ll put a nice note on it and frosty cold beverages are always appreciated! Yes I plan on bringing it to BALLS. Depending on how tall our project ends up I may modify the tower extensions…   Read more»

Sean, I would sure suggest you hang a note on the tower asking / suggesting / requiring folks to come see you before they tweak away. I had a tower a few years ago that was pretty well ravaged by…   Read more»

FYI, I plan on setting my tower up on Fri afternoon, if anyone wants an intro into how to adjust, etc with my tower Id be happy to show you on Fri. Not too complicated but I would just ask…   Read more»

We can leave my tower set up for 38mm shots and Sean’s tower for the 54mm birds.