Does anyone know if Jack will be on the lake bed tomorrow?
On Dec 9, 2016, at 2:21 PM, R Dierking <applerocketry@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you Rich.
Madcow Rocketry sells this kind of swivel as well.
I probably have what I need. Maybe one more 1000 lb, and I can just add to
the order with the tube I’ll be ordering.
I tell you what I miss; having the opportunity of shopping in Jack’s trailer
on Friday night and chatting around the campfire about rockets. I learned a
lot about building and flying rockets from Jack.
Yeah, I know, those were the days…
From: richsilv@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 10:54 AM
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Swivels from LOC Precision
Better yet, if these are the type of Swivel you want, send me (directly) your
snail mail address…
And the capacity you want (Actually, that probably by Dimension, these are
probably now in a plastic divided box… Not sure how I labeled it… and how
many (within reason)… If I have them, they will be really cheap… I wont have
the Ginormous sizes… But 1000# or 1500# capacity, maybe… Havent looked in
that specific tackle box for years…
Rich
From: roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On ;
Behalf Of Gene Engelgau
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:20 AM
To: ROC Chat
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Swivels from LOC Precision
We carry these as well as some larger sizes, see our launch and recovery
hardware here:
http://fruitychutes.com/buyachute/recovery-and-launch-hardware-c-12/
-Gene
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Gene Engelgau
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On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 9:53 AM, R Dierking <applerocketry@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yeah, probably doesn’t need a lubricant. I took one, attached a line from
the swivel to a drill and spun it a bit under a little tension. Didn’t seem
to heat much. I would say, it’s probably more important to keep them clean.
Richard
From: Kenneth Brown
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 9:35 AM
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Swivels from LOC Precision
Given the environment (dirty) that you'll be using the swivel, I'd suggest
not using a fluid or semi-fluid lubricant. The swivels should work fine
without any lube, but you can use a dry lubricant such as graphite.
Ken
On Dec 9, 2016, at 8:23 AM, R Dierking wrote:
Swivels can be very important for recovery equipment. Spinning during
descent can cause all sorts of problems from tangling to actual causing the
attachment points or shock cord to fail. BTW: I’ve noticed that 3 fin
rockets tend to spin more and always wondered about that.
So, I’ve been doing a little research on swivels for my L3 project and
Jason at LOC Precision was kind enough to send me a photo of the 4
different sizes they carry. I added the ratings and also had a couple that
I had previously purchased from Jack for my retake of the photo. (For
sizes, please look at the swivels above the parts bags directly below the
tape measure.)
These swivels are very durable. I was wondering if I should use a
lubricant on them?
I’ll be placing a small order with LOC Precision this afternoon. Also, a
great place to get tube of course.
http://shop.locprecision.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=Swivel
Richard Dierking
TRA L2 #11366
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