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- Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: merry xmas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1593
Re: merry xmas
Have a great Christmas and a fantastic New year all
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello! Not much activity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2451
Re: Hello! Not much activity
Never Kenneth. People are just so demoralised at the moment.
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hello! Not much activity
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2451
Re: Hello! Not much activity
Never Kenneth
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: simulating a shorting electrical cable
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3846
Re: simulating a shorting electrical cable
It could be IF he gave the formula
Maybe we should ask nicely.
Maybe we should ask nicely.
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: I must be doing something right.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8314
Re: I must be doing something right.
Great newsKen
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy New Year 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4787
Re: Happy New Year 2020
Happy New Year all. Nice rocket!! Not jealous much because my plans to restart are on hold due to injury and pending knee repairs.
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:06 pm
- Forum: Painting The Sky
- Topic: PG MILL
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6824
Re: PG MILL
I've already been using the smaller mill from PG and that is a dream to use.
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:24 pm
- Forum: Painting The Sky
- Topic: PG MILL
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6824
PG MILL
Well,I have just received the 6lb mill from Ken and I must say it is a beautiful beast. I can't wait to get using this bit of kit.
Just got to redo my shed roof and then I will get going and post some results.
Just got to redo my shed roof and then I will get going and post some results.
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: newcastle upon tyne
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1597
Re: newcastle upon tyne
Don't know if there is anyone from there. However, questions will be answered with pleasure where we all can.
Welcome
Welcome
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:06 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: Spoollette tool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7236
Re: Spoollette tool
Looks good Ken
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: London 2025 ban?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5177
Re: London 2025 ban?
It always is one sided. My dogs watch the fireworks. I am always amazed that people forget about thunder. I was doing a private display one year to celebrate a house sale. I did all the right things by informing the authorities and close neighbours. One stupid bitch phoned the police and came hersel...
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tom DeWille of Luna-Tech fireworks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1994
Re: Tom DeWille of Luna-Tech fireworks
Sad news Lloyd.
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New 6 pound Mill.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 28499
Re: New 6 pound Mill.
Could be that the smps is delivering rapid pulses of full power to the motor. This was an issue with model railways. The locomotive motors ran hot with pulse width modulation supplies and cooler with full-wave rectified supplies where the only control for speed was a potentiometer.
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: Media Room
- Topic: Nar tal-ajru ta' lejliet il-festa tas-Salvatur Hal Lija 2019
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3168
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:34 pm
- Forum: Chemistry
- Topic: Crackle research
- Replies: 108
- Views: 37681
Re: Crackle research
So sorry to hear the bad news.
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:50 pm
- Forum: Chemistry
- Topic: Pot dichromate
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5307
Re: Pot dichromate
If there is a chance of skin contact,apply a barrier cream to any exposed skin first. I used this stuff in fifteen kilo lots in the bad old days with acetic acid. No matter how careful we were,there was always a small chance of exposure. We used it to oxidize sulphur black and navy dyes. If the dyes...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's been a while......
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3057
Re: It's been a while......
Welcome back. I know all about the black dog myself.
Hang on in there and if you need a chat,pm me
Hang on in there and if you need a chat,pm me
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:02 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 1 lb rocket nozzleless....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7673
Re: 1 lb rocket nozzleless....
Your first increment seems too much. I make 1lb rockets with 4.5gram increments and a tube support for pressing. I use mineral oil as a phlegmatizer at 3% of black powder.
- Thu Jan 24, 2019 12:29 am
- Forum: Chemistry
- Topic: Crackle research
- Replies: 108
- Views: 37681
Re: Crackle research
Congratulations.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: Star Formulas
- Topic: Red strobe.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5857
Re: Red strobe.
Shimizu red?
Ammonium Perchlorate 50%
Magnesium 100mesh 30%
Strontium Sulfate 20%
Dichromate +5%
Ammonium Perchlorate 50%
Magnesium 100mesh 30%
Strontium Sulfate 20%
Dichromate +5%
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Ken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2875
Re: Happy Birthday, Ken
Have a good day Ken.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2131
Merry Christmas
I hope you all have a great Christmas and wonderful new year
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:08 am
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: New hydraulic press 6 tons with manometer
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19376
Re: New hydraulic press 6 tons with manometer
Damn Lloyd,you beat me to it man.
Fredo,take what Lloyd says as accurate. He is the man to listen to. Learn the math it is simple.
Fredo,take what Lloyd says as accurate. He is the man to listen to. Learn the math it is simple.
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:19 am
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: New hydraulic press 6 tons with manometer
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19376
Re: New hydraulic press 6 tons with manometer
Well you won't be able to apply too much pressure to cause an issue the way you are using the press. The tubes themselves will burst or buckle before too much force is applied. You MUST SUPPORT THE TUBES with,for example,a clamshell tube support. The tubes need to be held by a strong support to with...
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: HOORAH, and Welcome Back!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2132
Re: HOORAH, and Welcome Back!
I heartedly agree Lloyd. Well done to Ken.
I hope the barsteward who did the hack is found.
I hope the barsteward who did the hack is found.
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:44 am
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: Crossette star help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6298
Re: Crossette star help
As PG said a few taps with a wooden mallet will do. No need for the bottle jack. Too much force will distort the shaft of the crossette pump. Keep the tool clean as well. Previous composition can cause issues. Treat the crossette gently while removing It and do not apply anny rotational force ( don'...
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:58 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: Crossette star help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6298
Re: Crossette star help
I use a mould release spray on the crossette tip and that seems to help
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:47 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 10mm tool rocket tool.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4119
Re: 10mm tool rocket tool.
Hi PG.
Is this the same as the old OB 10mm?
Is this the same as the old OB 10mm?
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Further potential ban on Precursors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5264
Re: Further potential ban on Precursors
Do I ever.
I'm glad Mother Nature didn't listen!
I'm glad Mother Nature didn't listen!
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Further potential ban on Precursors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5264
Re: Further potential ban on Precursors
Pyro-Gear wrote:Lloyd regardless of what the reports say there fairly old now anyway, and am I worried not really the EU make it up as they go along and what better way to get it across (terrorism) to other member states, I will be glad to see the back of these assholes come May!
PS just saying.
SECONDED
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Further potential ban on Precursors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5264
Re: Further potential ban on Precursors
Sorry Ken,I beg to differ. Having read the documents,I see severely mentions of terrorist/criminal but nothing about environmental issues.
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Further potential ban on Precursors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5264
Re: Further potential ban on Precursors
No doubt we will still "need" to implement this stupidity though.
Why do the authorities believe that criminals and terrorists obtain
weapons and chemicals legally? Common sense has left the building.
Why do the authorities believe that criminals and terrorists obtain
weapons and chemicals legally? Common sense has left the building.
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Further potential ban on Precursors
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5264
Further potential ban on Precursors
Spotted this over on the expensive (but dead) seats
Worth a look
http://www.pyrosociety.org.uk/forum/top ... he-public/
Worth a look
http://www.pyrosociety.org.uk/forum/top ... he-public/
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 11:46 pm
- Forum: Star Formulas
- Topic: Steve Cardwell blue star.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4789
Re: Steve Cardwell blue star.
Sorry,not tried that formula.
- Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:42 pm
- Forum: Star Formulas
- Topic: Steve Cardwell blue star.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4789
Re: Steve Cardwell blue star.
What's the formula?
- Tue May 29, 2018 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sad news
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3171
Re: Sad news
Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers for all.
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seasonal greetings
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4627
Seasonal greetings
Seasons greetings to all.
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Have a great Christmas and New Year.
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UKPS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4189
Re: UKPS
Back on topic: I offered to volunteer for them and suprise,surprise,no response. Well,that is them gone from my mind. A waste of time and space. So much for the urgency stated by the "chair" it seems to still be an old boys network.
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 1:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UKPS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4189
Re: UKPS
Got to admit they talk a lot about legal shit, from talking to a few other people they seem worried about posting on the site, mind you you can post on here for free, I was thinking about a venue for a shoot all legal an above board ……..phew that’s Wayne sorted! How about £5 parking and set up on t...
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: UKPS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4189
UKPS
Over at the UKPS they are asking for volunteers. Seems like they need a lot of help or they will shut down.
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 46 years, today.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1513
Re: 46 years, today.
Congratulations.
- Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:10 pm
- Forum: Donations.
- Topic: Donation
- Replies: 35
- Views: 17944
Re: Donation
Sent a small donation. Keep up all the good work.
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:46 am
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 1" Black powder
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6980
Re: 1" Black powder
Brad, that's an interesting point you make, it's so useful to hear of other experiences. I've never been successful at making anything with much power using spiral wound tubes. Dave, can we see your tube roller ! ? ! I had some pretty good results with the 3/4" OB spiral tubes and an aluminium...
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:56 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 1" Black powder
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6980
Re: 1" Black powder
Well one dam good post by Brad well done I can’t fault it well done Brad. Dave when we run OB we never supplied 1/inch tubes AFAIK, but I think I know where you got them from the only thing they are good for is shot tubes (in a word crap) not good for rockets if you are pressing them, however I cou...
- Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:32 am
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 1" Black powder
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6980
Re: 1" Black powder
Hi Ken,thanks for the good wishes. I am struggling to find shim stock of the right size. I have found one supplier and am waiting for a reply. Sambo,that would be great if you have one. Boo,the tubes are spiral wound. I think they came from OB here. I will be rolling some myself when I can so that w...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:14 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 1" Black powder
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6980
1" Black powder
I wa gifted a 1" BP tool set from Woody's. It looks great. Only tried to make a couple using 60:30:10 and they CATO'ed. Still fun though. Trouble is supporting the tubes and achieving 4,500psi is not that easy with plastic tubing. The tubes buckle too easily. I will have to get a metal support ...
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:48 am
- Forum: Media Room
- Topic: An assortment from last weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4480
Re: An assortment from last weekend
Looking nice. The whistle is a great tool to use,love them.
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:47 am
- Forum: Media Room
- Topic: 15mm core burner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6855
Re: 15mm core burner
Nice work Ken.
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:33 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 3/4 inch whistle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3683
Re: 3/4 inch whistle
If I had the room that press would be great.
As it is I will have to stick with the twelve ton hydraulic press. It works great.
As it is I will have to stick with the twelve ton hydraulic press. It works great.
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: Rockets and Tooling
- Topic: 3/4 inch whistle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3683
Re: 3/4 inch whistle
Hi Ken,the 15mm was the conversion for the OB that you supplied. Absolutely flawless performance with it.