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 Rocketry Product: Odd'l Rockets - Raise {Accessory}

First RAISE Spring? (2019-02-07)

I saw this on Ebay -  From the AMROCS 1970 catalog, a Launch Rod Positioning Spring. I knew that Centuri had sold a positioning spring in the early 1970s but I can't find it in the catalogs ... [Read More]

LAUNCH! Small Stuff - September 20, 2010 (2010-09-20)

I walked to the schoolyard to get a few small launches out of my system. Four were launched, a few parents walking their kids to school got some early morning entertainment. The ... [Read More]

Coming Soon! 3/16" Raise Spring from Odd'l Rockets (2011-10-10)

Here's the latest product test from the Odd'l Rockets accessories: The 3/16" RAISE SPRING! The original 1/8" launch rod Raise Spring is at the top, the new 3/16" Raise Spring is at the bottom. I've ... [Read More]

Cleaning Up Post Launch Part 3 (2011-10-28)

An Email from Andrew Ballard: Another way to keep things looking clean is a can of dry lube. Especially if you start when your parts are new. The idea is similar to using Pam cooking spray on pots ... [Read More]

Tampa TTRA Launch, February 18, 2012 (2012-02-19)

I almost didn't make the drive to the Tampa TTRA launch on Saturday. Back in Orlando there was low cloud cover and a 50% chance of rain predicted for the afternoon. I had visions of my car stuck ... [Read More]

Micro Bullying on TRF (2012-08-14)

This is a copy of a message sent to a "Micro" Rocketry Forum member. I sent this letter after many negative responses to forum posts I've made over the past five years. ... [Read More]

How NOT TO USE a Raise Spring TIP (2015-01-06)

The picture to the left is how not to use a Raise Spring . . .  Odd'l Rockets Raise Springs should go under the model - not up the side of the rocket as shown on the left. DON'T SET THE ... [Read More]