My pack has always soaked new rubber bands in that soap mix. We wind to 100 turns. Never tried dry.
How many wind ups are you doing?
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- Sat Jan 09, 2010 2:52 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Glycerin/soap Soaked Rubber Bands? Not so sure.
- Replies: 2
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- Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:17 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Rocket winders
- Replies: 4
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Re: Rocket winders
I think I will make another winder and sell this one. I have an idea for a 4 rocket version. 1 belt. :D Next year the track will be all electronically timed. Here is the finish line box. similar to the car box I made. Just need to order another kit. http://nissannut.com/space_derby/finish_line.JPG I...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:46 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Rocket winders
- Replies: 4
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Re: Rocket winders
Well the winder worked awesome. Cut race day down to 4.5 hours. Other den leaders state that is a new record. Normally that battery winder or hand drill winder was used. Now I just need to add the grand prix timing system to it. manual entry created to many issues in GP race manger. Too many ties. I...
- Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:06 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Rocket winders
- Replies: 4
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Re: Rocket winders
Well the one I made ended up working perfect after some late night tweaking!!!!!!!!
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:12 pm
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Timing ideas
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Timing ideas
How do you use the timing system at the finish line?
I guess I need to mount the Transistors horizontally instead of vertical.
Anyone have pix of there setup?
We have the Fasttrack 4 lane system.
Thanks,
I guess I need to mount the Transistors horizontally instead of vertical.
Anyone have pix of there setup?
We have the Fasttrack 4 lane system.
Thanks,
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:17 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Can someone PLEASE send me the plans to the Binder Winder
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Re: Can someone PLEASE send me the plans to the Binder Winde
I have plans for a 2-up winder similar to the binder winder and easy to build. We built 2 of these and they work great. Counters are resettable. 2 rockets wind in about 7-10 seconds depending on drill speed and number of turns. Cost to build each unit was about $80. You will need a drill press but ...
- Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:15 am
- Forum: Space Derby
- Topic: Rocket winders
- Replies: 4
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Rocket winders
Is there any off the shelf winders besides the $5 battery powered single unit?
I am looking 3 at a time winder.
Thanks.
I am looking 3 at a time winder.
Thanks.