On Apr 21, 8:16=A0am, Auriga <brada...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> With no catalyst it is a rather slow burning mix. =A0In a 3/8 di. tube
> you get about a 3 sec. whistle, which is used for inserts.
> I certainly don't advocate doing this, especially with rockets or when
> using catalysts. =A0But when you are making a bunch of inserts with a
> relatively safe comp it is a much faster alternative.
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> On Apr 21, 5:07=A0am, Bonedaddio <l...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > On Apr 21, 12:49=A0am, Auriga <brada...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> > > Although most say you should always press whistles as opposed to
> > > ramming them there are instances where a rod and mallett are better
> > > suited. =A0I was usind a 70/30 perc salicylate mix in 3/8 tubes.
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> > > little more than a tsp. of comp and proper safety gear I felt that
> > > pressing would be too time consuming. =A0With some friction and
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> > > tests ramming was commenced. =A0No problems.
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> > Seems to me that's a mighty brief whistle?? I'm =A0curious about the
> > geometry: length of the tube, length of open tube to comp, etc.
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> > Perhaps I'm just being paranoid, but I strongly doubt I'll be ramming
> > whistle mix, unless there is a consensus of the people on this
> > newsgroup that I respect saying it's OK. I've had no accidents in two
> > years of this hobby, and all my fingers, eyes, skin, etc. I vote for
> > keeping it that way!
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As for me... I will stick to the advice of my friend and two time PGI
Grand Master who still has all his fingers.
I DON'T HIT ANYTHING!!!!!
regards,
tes
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