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I’ve switched over completely to the gum rubber hose method for charges. I have been using wire ties, but I like Doug Gerard’s idea of hose clamps even better. I haven’t flow anything else in 3 years now.Warren

I prefer the thicker walled surgical tubing. My way of thinking, the higher the bursting pressure, the longer is had (and higher pressure) to completely burn the powder. I get mine from McMaster and I typically use 3/8″ ID 1/8″…   Read more»

About a year ago I got some thick-walled tubing from McMaster and the ID was too small to get enough powder in there. Then a few days ago I bought some tubingg that Home Depot sells, thinner-walled stuff that has…   Read more»

Yes, there are. I generally use 1/2″ with 1/16 walls, and have gone up to 5/8 with 1/16″ walls.Edward

Are there different types (diameters/wall thicknesses)?Thanks!

Since I’ve discovered the surgical tubing I’ve been using it exclusively. So easy to make the charges and they are in nice neat containers. For my 2 L3 attempts I’ve used them – worked great at 20k and 25k to…   Read more»

RRC2 Mini is a 40k if I recall.Most people will say 20k-30k is were you start to see real problems with BP and you need to start taking extra care in making your charges. Really as you go up it…   Read more»

Great number David.

That is a GREAT number. I’m always proud of how low mine is (#6983) and then I remind myself that if I divided my number by ten, it’d still be higher than Doug G’s….

Who makes a good accelerometer based altimeter/charge capable unit?I like the G-Wiz HCX or the LCX. The LCX is less expensive and only records the max altitude, velocity, etc. The HCX is a complete recorder including a user input. You…   Read more»

This unit is an altimeter only. No ability to set off anything.Who makes a good accelerometer based altimeter/charge capable unit?

(Raises hand) 😀

This unit is an altimeter only. No ability to set off anything.Who makes a good accelerometer based altimeter/charge capable unit?

I’ve heard numerous comments about the “error” of barometric altimeters. Any helpful hints or suggestions?Go to an accelerometer based unit 🙂 Kidding aside, “error” is misleading. They are likely more accurate than acceleration based units but they must actually be…   Read more»

My pleasure,Was great to meet everyone, looking forward to Octoberfest!!!!!!!!!Ed, was a great host. Thanks to Kelsey, for the yummy hotdog.David

…..Hey, don’t forget to thank Ed Dawson — he was there, too and special thanks to Ed for hosting the shindig in the first place.Absolutely! Plus, Kelsey makes GREAT hot dogs! Ken (Sherman), thanks for the onion… it’s going into…   Read more»

Thanks to every one who helped at the cleanup day this weekend. We had a great turnout and were able to get everything in pristine shape for Oktoberfest.Thanks to;Bruce Schaefer, David Bishop, Dennis & Deb Billings, Joe Cowan, Joe Hinton,…   Read more»

How about how many motors you’re buying vs. how many you’re burning. Darn you BATFE, for losing the case and letting me take motors home!

1) What your wife thinks you are spending2) What you are actually spending;-)

Yep, Homer will there. Nice man.

This is great – a trip to Coalwood. Can I assume Homer will be there?W