01-13-2007, 11:42 PM
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Junior ??? Rocketeer
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Knightdale, NC
Posts: 1,470
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Originally Posted by CenturiGuy
I was thinking just today that I need to go down to the tool store and pick up some Dial Calipers to determine what the tolerance should be, since the prototype guides below fit *real* (i.e., "too") snugly.  |
The tolerance for 3/32" balsa is +/- .010". If the guide is cut for the .103" "thick" balsa, the slots are too wide for the .083" balsa.
OR select a tighter range just for this kit.
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We need to cut some "triangles" to allow room for the fillets,  so the fin guide doesn't get glued to the rocket. 
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Thought about that after I shipped them!
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Carl McLawhorn
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semroc.com
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