On Apr 22, 3:23=A0pm, tes <tsha...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 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]
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> > > On Apr 21, 12:49=A0am, Auriga <brada...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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,
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Tom,
I'm guessing it's Tom R. you're referencing and about the desirability
of not hitting anything, I'd heartily concur. The most dangerous (and
seductive) observation one can offer, in almost any cir***stance,
flows more or less thusly: "I was milling/ramming/improvising this so-
and-so mixture and NOTHING happened!"
Make an art of finesse. Make of caution a brother. Spurn the hammer.
Avoid sudden stops.
The force that maims and kills most reliably is the act of being
comfortable when everywhere the clear-eyed see peril.
Tom C.
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