Launch lug question

[SPONGE]

What would be a good launch lug size for a rocket that will weigh around 60oz loaded?

 

[KermieD]

Rail buttons.

My guess would be 1/2" for something that size if you don't want to go buttons.

 

[SPONGE]

Thanks for the quick answer. I've never used rails before. How are they sized and where are good places to get buttons?

 

[Austin]

What Kerm said...small rail buttons will work great, are cheap and look good.

If you go for a launch lug...1/4" for 2" dia models, 3/8" for 3" dia models and 1/2" lugs for 4" models...kind of a rule of thumb for me.

Carl

 

[SPONGE]

OK OK, you talked me into it. I just ordered some from railbuttons.com

 

[flying_silverad]

Who is good vendor for launch lugs in bulk. I'm thinkin 1/4" and lower. I need a few feet. (Like 50')!!!!

 

[powderburner]

did you see the post I put in 'scratch built' about 1/4 inch lugs?
fwiw, you can probably get good quality aluminum tubes near that size for free