MikeS

I have a router, table and a cumpas set up. Have not used it forcentering rings. I still just cut them out with my Dremel Jig Sawand sand to fit.My Dad gave Me the Router and attachments So I would…   Read more»

Yes. And the picture I use in the forum is the 4″ on a J500MGlast year.

I was there also. Very strange. At 3.5 grams of powder there shouldhave been a pretty good boom. Any more, I think would cause otherproblems.I have never used shear pins. What He showed Me was pretty welldone. Had copper or…   Read more»

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»

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

I have seen many rockets launched on what isthe Lionburger pad. it is a red one. there is also a gray one.I launched an 8″X14′ rocket off the Lionburger Pad. and haveseen many about the same go. I’m sure it…   Read more»

Go Ron Go !!

One could only say ‘WOW’ and bow.

Why not a ‘Rocketeer’ rocket pack w/two ‘N’ somethingsand a chute.I would voluneer Mr. BSchaefer for that too All jokes aside. It sure is giving Me upscale feaver. BOMARCfeaverHere are more upscales.http://www.galaxyphoto.com/rockets/viper8.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-ZK7GeXts

Just a note. My ‘Mad Dog’ fell from about 6000′. Seven feet of itwas in the ground, had to be dug out.What was left….And what was held togeather, was heldwith PL Premium.Most all points of glue were broke. EB portions…   Read more»

Here is the MSDS on PL Premium.http://www.stickwithpl.com/pdf/PL%20Premium%20msds.pdfAll the temperature ratings seem to be before curing..??They are pretty low. Flash point is 250 Deg.I have two tubes that are going to be used on my next8″ rocket.I used it on a…   Read more»

I sure would have liked to see Joe’s face on the way home. Fun..Fun..Exciting..

latest tests. Went perfect. Everything works right. They are readyto put in a rocket someday.Thank You Carl for the countdown and commentary.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

Tried a new forward closure today. Took less work and was a littleless involved in construction.NNOOOTTTT With the help of My friend Carl with a countdown, It faildalmost immediately.Glad it was in a test stand and not in a vise…   Read more»

Mine is pretty much the same.I use an arrow for the core.You can get wind chime parts at ‘Hobby Lobby’ in many differantsizes that work well also.Mine is 1- 8″ to 9″ grain. poured into the PVC. if I was…   Read more»

Probably My ‘pinch’ of Iron Oxide’…When I started making sugarmotors, the web site I used suggested a pinch of iron oxide toa 65/35 mix.How much is a pinch?I have since read a couple places suggested putting about 1% iron oxide….   Read more»

Yes. 65/35.Some very good prices. If they are still around, let Me know.

Potassium NitrateSorbitolIron OxideI mix small batches by gram weight.http://www.skylighter.com/Could never find any of this stuff in the Cheyenne area.May be available in Colorado.Skylighter has been very prompt with shipping andquality seems great.This compaired to other tests was a little lazy.

Life is full of ‘The Best Of Times’ / ‘The Worst Of Times’What a Sadly Wonderful Time.Wish Both The Best.WOW.

I use rattle can spray paint to paint most of myrockets. I have found (after having some overspray)inside the tube) that after drying and a little sandingit makes for a nice firm fit.I also bevel the coupler slightly