qquake2k
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Good looking stands. What did you use for the padding?
These are the ones I made a month or so ago. Mine are separated so I can adjust based on the size of rocket. Helps when installing fins and fillets too! Very handy. I like the use of rubber on the feet, will keep that in mind to add to mine if the need arises.
I used foam pipe insulation for the uprights, and rubber insulation for the bases. The rubber keeps them from sliding around so much on the plastic table.
These are the ones I made a month or so ago. Mine are separated so I can adjust based on the size of rocket. Helps when installing fins and fillets too! Very handy. I like the use of rubber on the feet, will keep that in mind to add to mine if the need arises.
Do you glue the foam insulation to the uprights?
If you cut it right, you shouldn't. I have a couple I think I cut a tad long, and it wants to push the cap off the end. I may go back and add a little tape to the ends to make it a bit more snug.Do you glue the foam insulation to the uprights?
If you cut it right, you shouldn't. I have a couple I think I cut a tad long, and it wants to push the cap off the end. I may go back and add a little tape to the ends to make it a bit more snug.
it's possible. I kind of just eyed the length. But some of the caps are a little loose. I don't really want to go the glue route, so a little tape should make it snug. I wanted to be sure I didn't have any gaps between the cross and the cap on the end......I know, a little OCD.Can't you just trim the insulation shorter?
These are the ones I made a month or so ago. Mine are separated so I can adjust based on the size of rocket. Helps when installing fins and fillets too! Very handy. I like the use of rubber on the feet, will keep that in mind to add to mine if the need arises.
Going to Lowe's tomorrow and get the parts to build a pair of this design, thanks for sharing this with us.These are the ones I made a month or so ago. Mine are separated so I can adjust based on the size of rocket. Helps when installing fins and fillets too! Very handy. I like the use of rubber on the feet, will keep that in mind to add to mine if the need arises.
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Any Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware store should carry them.
I have used the “x” fittings for my irrigation system. Pretty common use.
I used the furniture grade PVR pipe.
Beyond the superior finish, it is considerably stronger if comparing diameter to diameter, which is why I purchased it. I wanted a cradle that would easily handle heavy rockets and stand the time, without being a behemoth to lug around to launches.
Mine breaks down into a bag that I had made for it. These options have made it a really convenient thing to pack.
That is if I remember to pack it!
Try a local electrical contractor or supplier. They use/sell PVC conduit and fittings.Can someone point to where I can PVC pipes to make a stand like those pictured in this thread. My local hardware stores don't carry this kind, and in particular, they don't carry the "X" cross-piece, because an "X" doesn't make sense in "plumbing logic".
Yes. Personally, I prefer to use the plumbing PVC pipe because it is stronger and the available couplings and fittings are more useful.Note that the electrical conduit is a different size to the plumbing stuff, so the fittings are not interchangeable. Plumbing is normally measured by inside diameter, electrical by OD.
Can someone point to where I can PVC pipes to make a stand like those pictured in this thread. My local hardware stores don't carry this kind, and in particular, they don't carry the "X" cross-piece
Well apparently, that last salesman I spoke to isn't into irrigation. I'm actually going to have to order these online, since I've been to all the regular hardware stores in my area, including Home Depot.
I might go with PVR depending on cost and availability, but the main goal here is simply to build a first HPR, so quality is just a bonus.
I purchased mine from here https://formufit.com/
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