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by tmacklin
Sun, 25 Jul 21, 23:25 pm
Forum: The Second Amendment
Topic: Confirmation Hearings
Replies: 1
Views: 1813

Confirmation Hearings

Biden's Pick for ATF Director

by tmacklin
Sat, 06 Mar 21, 17:49 pm
Forum: Construction Tools
Topic: Tools from Uncle Ted
Replies: 25
Views: 24753

Re: Tools from Uncle Ted

I like to think that I can still annoy ladies of any age. I do not discriminate!
by tmacklin
Sun, 28 Feb 21, 22:42 pm
Forum: Construction Tools
Topic: Tools from Uncle Ted
Replies: 25
Views: 24753

Re: Tools from Uncle Ted

Well, if you weren't such a cheapskate, you'd have sprung the bucks for the original sized Guillotine which will accommodate all Estes standard sizes from BT-5 to 3 inch OD (thinwall) tubing.

Get back with me when you get your next stimulus check from Sleepy Joe!
by tmacklin
Wed, 24 Apr 19, 22:27 pm
Forum: High Power Rocketry
Topic: The REAL History Of HPR & LDRS . . .
Replies: 9
Views: 25329

Re: The REAL History Of HPR & LDRS . . .

Where does Jerry Irvine fit into the history of high power rocketry?
by tmacklin
Tue, 25 Sep 18, 16:22 pm
Forum: Commander's Log
Topic: Heading to the daughter's wedding, but before I go
Replies: 11
Views: 11850

Re: Heading to the daughter's wedding, but before I go

Your daughter is a very lovely bride and you are very blessed.
by tmacklin
Sat, 22 Sep 18, 20:53 pm
Forum: Commander's Log
Topic: Heading to the daughter's wedding, but before I go
Replies: 11
Views: 11850

Re: Heading to the daughter's wedding, but before I go

Rocket Babe wrote: Fri, 21 Sep 18, 12:42 pm Be safe and post some photos from the wedding.
Ditto that and avoid any discussions about fiberglass vs. paper tubing until after they're on their honeymoon! :~salud:
by tmacklin
Tue, 18 Sep 18, 18:45 pm
Forum: Building Hints and Tips
Topic: Wood Conditioning
Replies: 2
Views: 4674

Re: Wood Conditioning

I have not used boiled linseed oil on balsa, but have used it on other woods such as found on gun stocks, tools and cabinetry. As it is highly viscous it tends to form a gummy surface and is often best "cut" with turpentine or mineral spirits. If you use it, ALWAYS wipe off the excess soon...
by tmacklin
Sun, 16 Sep 18, 16:04 pm
Forum: Model Rocketry
Topic: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 18175

Re: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?

So I stand corrected on the materials of the fatal rocket. And upon further reflection, lightening mass at some point will have a less forceful effect on impact. Once optimal mass is achieved, lowering the weight will give the effect (safer?) most people think of. Of course getting a rocket down to...
by tmacklin
Sun, 16 Sep 18, 14:06 pm
Forum: Model Rocketry
Topic: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 18175

Re: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?

link to old Cantina topicabout fatality link to TRF topic I read both of the links that you posted and, ironically, the TRF link was a thread I originated. I read all 110 posts in that thread and direct your attention to post number 94 by "stealth6" which contains a letter from the NAR by...
by tmacklin
Sun, 16 Sep 18, 01:21 am
Forum: Model Rocketry
Topic: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?
Replies: 12
Views: 18175

Re: Indestructible Rocketry parts, Good or bad?

I recall an incident where a boy scout was impaled by an Estes X15 model rocket that was launched on a windy day, weather cocked and went "cruise missile mode", striking the child in the armpit and stopping just short of his heart. I believe this was a troop from north Texas and happened i...