WonderBoy Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Those look really nice! I was actually planning to do the same thing myself tomorrow(turn my spindle collar so that it will fit in my Firesmith base). The unmounted universal spindle in that picture does not appear to have a flat spot for the set screw. Have you found the set screw method to work fine without this flat spot?
dagabu Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 The second to the last thing I do is make the flat, I like to keep the spindle base round in case I need to chuck it up. I will place the spindle in the base, make sure everything is perfect, put the flat on the spindle, drill and tap the set screw, assemble, check it all for true, drill and tap the cap screw in the spindle base and base bottom.
dagabu Posted April 30, 2011 Author Posted April 30, 2011 Well, I did it, I made a three in one tooling system using a universal base, ejection rings (no need to twist motors off the spindle). You can now build the Standard Whistle, Pusher Whistle and Strobe Whistle rockets with just three rammers! http://www.pyrobin.com/files/100_2176.jpg
Algenco Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Well, I did it, I made a three in one tooling system using a universal base, ejection rings (no need to twist motors off the spindle). You can now build the Standard Whistle, Pusher Whistle and Strobe Whistle rockets with just three rammers! http://www.pyrobin.com/files/100_2176.jpg Wow!! Truly a work of Art!http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr47/Algenco/cartoons/bowdown.gifThey are beautiful and very functional, all that with only 3 rammers
oldguy Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) Wow!! Truly a work of Art!http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr47/Algenco/cartoons/bowdown.gifThey are beautiful and very functional, all that with only 3 rammers Those are utter masterpieces.dag, I envy your metal working skills. Edited April 30, 2011 by oldguy
Bilbobaker Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Well, I did it, I made a three in one tooling system using a universal base, ejection rings (no need to twist motors off the spindle). You can now build the Standard Whistle, Pusher Whistle and Strobe Whistle rockets with just three rammers! http://www.pyrobin.com/files/100_2176.jpg Sweet set of tooling.Who is the lucky customer?
dagabu Posted April 30, 2011 Author Posted April 30, 2011 Sorry, I dont give that information away but if they wish speak up, they are free to do so. -dag
dagabu Posted April 30, 2011 Author Posted April 30, 2011 Those are utter masterpieces.dag, I envy your metal working skills. Thanks OG! You have lots more skill then do I, mine is just on a lathe, yours seems to be much wider. -dag
Algenco Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Sweet set of tooling.Who is the lucky customer? MINE, might have to put them on the Mantle to be admired, too purdy to use
superscifi12 Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 hey dagabu what kind of lathe and mill are you using? if you don't mind me asking..
NightHawkInLight Posted April 30, 2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Can you explain how the ejection spacers work Dag? I'm trying to picture it and it's not quite clicking...
dagabu Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 Can you explain how the ejection spacers work Dag? I'm trying to picture it and it's not quite clicking... Sure! Press the rocket as normal then remove the support sleeve. Back off the set screw coming out of the side of the base and remove the cap screw threaded into the bottom of the base in the the base of the spindle. Pull the motor still attached to the spindle out of the base, place the ring under the end of the motor, insert the long cap screw into the base and screw the spindle down into the base. The ring will hold the rocket tube of 1/4" and the cap screw will pull the spindle out of the motor. No twisting needed Im my work area last year at PGI, a friend was twisting a whistle rocket off the spindle when the friction of twisting set it off. Luckily, he was only slightly hurt and everyone did what they were supposed to do but I learned to never twist a whistle motor off of a spindle. -dag
oldguy Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks OG! You have lots more skill then do I, mine is just on a lathe, yours seems to be much wider. -dag dag, you are FAR to MODEST. My skills in pyro don't hold a candle to yours.I'm just tinkering around like a child, while you have great expertice.
Bilbobaker Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 MINE, might have to put them on the Mantle to be admired, too purdy to use No kidding, just the polishing alone would take me hours and hours.I'd have a tough time pounding on them.
dagabu Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 Oh, there will be no pounding on whistle unless you are determined to see your maker that same day -dag
Bilbobaker Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Oh, there will be no pounding on whistle unless you are determined to see your maker that same day -dag Thanks for that... I only follow instructions from time tested sources... I'm a newbie and just learning and I so want to continue. Still you do have a way with making things like rocket tooling look way to pretty to actually use.I envy that.
dagabu Posted May 1, 2011 Author Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks Bill! The shine is actually part of the function, the cleaner and shinier the metal is, the easier it is to compact the fuel and remove the spindle. A little Mothers Mag polish will keep them looking good. -dag
NightHawkInLight Posted May 1, 2011 Posted May 1, 2011 Sure! Press the rocket as normal then remove the support sleeve. Back off the set screw coming out of the side of the base and remove the cap screw threaded into the bottom of the base in the the base of the spindle. Pull the motor still attached to the spindle out of the base, place the ring under the end of the motor, insert the long cap screw into the base and screw the spindle down into the base. The ring will hold the rocket tube of 1/4" and the cap screw will pull the spindle out of the motor. No twisting needed Im my work area last year at PGI, a friend was twisting a whistle rocket off the spindle when the friction of twisting set it off. Luckily, he was only slightly hurt and everyone did what they were supposed to do but I learned to never twist a whistle motor off of a spindle. -dagGotcha, very nice. I like the simplicity.
dagabu Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 A couple more sets, these are combo sets, they make both end burners and gerbs. http://www.pyrobin.com/files/100_2333.jpg -dag
oldguy Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Your tooling is in the class of TIFFANY works of functional ART. Edited June 11, 2011 by oldguy
fredhappy Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 A couple more sets, these are combo sets, they make both end burners and gerbs. -dag Looks cool! I really like the dual purpose idea. I love gerbs, but am bound to my endburner tooling for making them . They work fine for gerbs ( see my chromatrope wheel) , but give a bit of a overkill in terms of thrust.
guntoteninfadel Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Really got to get me a lathe.......... LOL even more money!
dagabu Posted June 16, 2011 Author Posted June 16, 2011 Your tooling is in the class of TIFFANY works of functional ART. Awwww! I'm blushing! Seriously, thank you for the compliment, I do work hard on the tooling and am showing my youngest how to use the lathe and make tooling too. He tried four spindles and I have to make the ones shown since he was .001" off and the spindles wobbled in the base. A time to learn. He is getting better and will be making his own birthday present this fall. Looks cool! I really like the dual purpose idea. I love gerbs, but am bound to my endburner tooling for making them . They work fine for gerbs ( see my chromatrope wheel) , but give a bit of a overkill in terms of thrust. Good for you Fred, its a good thing to see people make tooling but keep me in mind if you are in need. Very nice work Rocketman!!!!!! Thanks Cookie, your story is a reminder to us all and I for one truly appreciate your good works. Really got to get me a lathe.......... LOL even more money! Yes, you do need a lathe!! -dag
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