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LDRS 31 was great fun, but not as busy as I'd hoped. Therefore, we're having a "post LDRS" sale! I still have 5 pads that were set up for sale at the tent, and I need to sell them! Because they were...

Thanks Randy!

Hey, just a thought, have you tried Pyrodex instead of BP? The original Tether and the AARD both used the Pyrodex because it doesn't make the big BANG that BP does, so it's a lot less violent when it...

SOLD. Thanks Tim!

I have a new Concept X-Treme launch pad to sell at a clearance price. The pad was recently fabricated, but I had some issues with the paint and can't sell it at full price. Rather than strip it and...

I've got a Perfectflite MAWD that has a bad drogue side (won't fire the drogue charge) that I could let go cheap. Shoot me an e-mail at
turbopig@buckeye-express.com

Used HT 835cc motor system. Stainless steel bell, all orifices and two fuel grains.

Asking $175 plus shipping.

Contact Fred at turbopig@buckeye-express.com

Check out my site. I manufacture and sell pads for modrock to Level 3. My standard Concept pad might be just what you're looking for.

http://members.buckeye-express.com/turbopig/ult4.jpg

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Unfortunately, tower launchers by their very nature tend to be complex. I actually kicked around the idea of making them to sell, but I'd have to charge so much for them to be cost effective that I...

Nice job! I had a whole stable of Goblins, from micro-max to 5.5", love that rocket! I'm rebuilding my 5.5" one for the third time, I've broken fins twice on it. This time, it's getting 'glassed!

That's Chris Pearson on the right. Great guy, he flies out of the Cleveland area, he's part of the GLRMR launch coming up May 1'st.

Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fade-to-Black-Rocket-Works/260883538212 and become a fan!

April is the month to get 10% off any high power pad from Fade to Black Rocket Works. Get your coupon off the Rockets of High Power calender from Nadine Kinney. Visit http://www.ftbrocketworks.com to...

April is the month to get 10% off any high power pad from Fade to Black Rocket Works. Get your coupon off the Rockets of High Power calender from Nadine Kinney. Visit http://www.ftbrocketworks.com to...

They were my inspiration as well. Their Porthos rocket was the first BIG rocket I found in my search of the web shortly after getting back into rocketry. Their website ultimately led me to high power...

The biggest issue I see is the if you remove some of the BP, you'll have freespace under the cap that under negative G's *may* cause the BP to lose contact with the delay element. While I find that...

You're welcome Joe. Thanks for the props, glad you like it! :)

Look for a local fluid power shop. Many of those carry the 80-20 stuff. I get mine at a local shop in 12 foot lengths.

I'm not really sure what the difference is between the two, they look about the same. The only thing I can think of is that the cheaper stuff is the "light" rail, which isn't quite as rigid as the...

Ditto on the Duplicolor. It's all I use. I tried KILZ once and it wrinkled up BAD when I sprayed Krylon on it. Ruined all the prep work on a really nice rocket. I had to strip it all off and start...

Hi Shade, joined the ShopFloorTalk forum today. Thanks for the link!

For your tower, in the past we've use TV antennae tower to attach the rail to, then build a pivot system to stand it up. I'll...

If it works like the original does, it'll be a nice piece, I have one of the earlier models from Black Sky (made of stainless I believe) and I love the thing. The price is right too.

Check for fluid power services nearby. I get 8020 extrusions at Midwest Fluid Power in Toledo, Ohio for about half what McMaster charges.

Ditto that. I was wondering how long it would be before someone started cloning the FTB stuff. How much did you pay for it?

Oh, they get LOTS bigger....:D

Mark, thanks for posting my link.

Here's just edited pics of the Fade to Black high power pads. The red pad is the Concept Ultimate, and will easily handle a 100 pound rocket.

Price for the...

Thanks Chuck! The site should be back up this weekend, hopefully with pics of the new Concept Ultra.

If you're looking to purchase a PVC pad, I have them available with the keyless chuck for $50 + S&H. They're a tripod design, based on the old NCR pads from back in the day. They have an all steel...

Lexan may be a good option. Mine are a polycarbonate material used to make orthodontic retainers (I work in a dental lab, so they're free). Let us know how the lexan holds up, I like the look of a...