Popsicle Stick Width

geodehunter · Jun 2, 2019

I'm building a Wildman Jr 2.1 rocket kit and was wondering what width of popsicle sticks would work best for the fin fillets? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

rharshberger · Jun 2, 2019

Standard popsicle sticks are pretty small radius, I prefer either tongue depressors or the sticks that are used on Magnum ice cream bars.

tim cubbedge · Jun 2, 2019

Plastic spoons are a good option too.

David Schwantz · Jun 2, 2019

Finger, many sizes on one hand.

Steve Shannon · Jun 2, 2019

geodehunter said:
I'm building a Wildman Jr 2.1 rocket kit and was wondering what width of popsicle sticks would work best for the fin fillets? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

It’s really your choice. As you acquire experience you’ll develop your own favorite. I like the ones that are a little wider but that requires more epoxy.

Andy Greene · Jun 2, 2019

David Schwantz said:
Finger, many sizes on one hand.

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Steve Shannon · Jun 2, 2019

Andy Greene said:
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But if you use your fingers, wear nytrile gloves. You definitely don’t want to develop an epoxy sensitivity.

thequick · Jun 2, 2019

Sockets also offer a variety of different radii

Banzai88 · Jun 3, 2019

4-8% of root chord

smugglervt · Jun 3, 2019

Short piece of 1/2" PVC pipe. Cleans up easy with alcohol for use over and over.

dr wogz · Jun 3, 2019

hotel room keys.. and cut the radius to suit your needs..

heada · Jun 3, 2019

slop it on there and don't worry about makin' it purdy or nuffin'

boy, you sure do got a purdy fillet!

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