PokerJones
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I endorse this plan, which probably means it is a terrible idea.
I agree that you're definitely a bad influence :dark:
I endorse this plan, which probably means it is a terrible idea.
I agree that you're definitely a bad influence :dark:
Jeff, where did you get that nose cone? AMW has aluminum-tipped ones, but they are natural colored. EDIT: Looks like Mac Performance Rocketry?Started to assemble components for next years Airfest project. I was so impressed with Kyle C's flight I decided to build my own carbon fiber 54mm MD to accommodate the Loki M1378 rocket killer...
You should definitely build the Ox Metal first. Think of the cool custom tile work you could do for your bathroom!Probably take me the rest of the year given I have some bathroom remodeling and a couple races to time in there too.
You should definitely build the Ox Metal first. Think of the cool custom tile work you could do for your bathroom!
...think of the cool custom linoleum work you could do!
Perfect. DO IT!I'm going to name the CNC unit "Shark". That way I can have a "Shark with a frickin' laser beam attached to its head."
Perfect. DO IT!
What's the overall cost looking like for your Ox Metal? I found one Ox kit for about $1100, but I didn't look very hard. I'd love to have something to cut rocket parts with.
Cool, thanks. Lead screws are definitely better than belts.The CNC will cost about $1200-1300...I decided on the Ox Metal versus the Ox kit because the Ox Metal uses lead screws instead of belts.
Looks good. Pricey though.I strongly recommend the Shapeoko XXL.
Man, I wish the Vegas maker space would get one. They have a 40W laser, but that's not going to work for carbon fins.Well, crap. Now I have to build a CNC router. That looks awesome. I was planning to join the local makerspace and use their tools, but I think this would solve 95% of my problems and it would live in my garage.
I strongly recommend the Shapeoko XXL.
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Well, crap. Now I have to build a CNC router. That looks awesome. I was planning to join the local makerspace and use their tools, but I think this would solve 95% of my problems and it would live in my garage.
Rob702Martinez has a C-Beam and it looks nice too. It's quite a bit smaller, but cheaper too. I guess I need to figure out how big my rocket parts will ever be, then size for that. Hmmm.
Almost no lasers will work on most carbon post-cure, sadly.Cool, thanks. Lead screws are definitely better than belts.
Looks good. Pricey though.
Man, I wish the Vegas maker space would get one. They have a 40W laser, but that's not going to work for carbon fins.
Rob702Martinez has a C-Beam and it looks nice too. It's quite a bit smaller, but cheaper too. I guess I need to figure out how big my rocket parts will ever be, then size for that. Hmmm.
I strongly recommend the Shapeoko XXL.
This time, the fresh build snagged the launch rod on its way up and took a 45° slant shortly after launch - it disappeared onto the roof of the local school on its way down. The Estes mini rail we have had a slight mislignment in it that no amount of sanding can fix and his happens sometimes - I need to find a cheap source of smooth straight launch rod - any suggestions welcome.
Instead, I ordered a Maslow full sheet CNC.
TIG welding rods, range of sizes and usually in 2, 3 and 4mm diameters by 600-900mm long. To save buying a whole pack I'd suggest take a few beers to your nearest boiler maker/custom exhaust shop/engineering shop.
How does [the Maslow] work? That thing looks awesome in its simplicity.
I'm home sick today blowing giant globs of snot out of my noggin...so I laid in bed and designed a quick hack at a nosecone sled for my Madcow 38mm thin-walled fiberglass Von Karman noseconed rockets (Formula 38 and maybe others). For now, this just holds a nano-tech 2S 300mAh 35C battery, Eggfinder Mini and a Featherweight magnetic switch. There should also be room for a small altimeter/flight computer if I decide to go that route.
It's definitely not final, but it'll work as a start for test fits.
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Received my custom order from MAC Performance today for my next project, which will be my first HPR scratch build.
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