hollow conical cones???? - Northern Colorado Rocketry

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July 16, 2008 at 2:13 pm #48578
mule
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Got the messages from the two of you. Thanks, I appreciate it.

I’m going to try the other places you guys talked about and see what I can do. I wish there was another source for these.

Scott, I have a 16×26 lathe….. I even have an extra one I’m getting ready to sell too. A small 10×12″ AA-109. IE Sears 1964 mfg. Nice unit for hobby – hint hint hint. Even does threading…. No tooling, I never used it.

OK,
Liberty – nothing smaller than 54 & only Ogives.
Performance Hobbies – YES!
July 16, 2008 at 2:38 pm #48579
mule
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I have purchased Performance Rocketry stuff from Ken at Performance Hobbies with pretty good luck (these are two completely separate companies). I have always called first to make sure it’s in stock.

Now, Ken is not carrying much Performance Rocketry stuff as he has had the same problems that many have had with Curtis. He still has some remaining PR material so give him a call, he may be able to help with the 38mm NC.

WELLL, let’s just say I hope he has the stuff….. IF he has everything I just ordered, I’ll be pretty happy…… With the 29 and 38 from D & JW I’ll be set. The only thing I still need to get is some plastic single use 29mm case material from Mr. Skuba….. I PMd John a while back and haven’t heard form him. Anyone know how to get in touch with him?
Thanks
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July 16, 2008 at 6:38 pm #48580
Bruce R. Schaefer
Sorry I’m so late on this… but what Ed and Joe said about good PR sources is true. Before I met Tim Thomas of Giant Leap, I got most of my stuff from Ken of Performance Hobbies, a really great guy with speedy delivery. Liberty Launch Systems is another good source. They will let you know what they have in stock and what they don’t. You’re guaranteed a quick delivery if they do. Links: Liberty Launch Systems https://www.libertylaunchsystems.com/apps/wpisa.dll/LLS/Components/PerformanceRocketry, Performance Hobbies: http://performancehobbies.com/
As far as Curtis, I have never heard anything good about him. If he didn’t make the best and most inexpensive G10, he’d be out of business. One well-known member of this club and a good friend had the worst experiences with him. The fact that Curtis gave him a spiel on business still makes me laugh. Not my place to say anything more on that member’s behalf. I would NEVER deal with him directly, and NEVER deal with anyone who will charge your card BEFORE delivery. Period. That’s what makes vendor club members like Tim Thomas, Jim Amos, and others so valuable to the club and hobby. They’re great people and honest businessmen. Fortunately, Curtis is one of a kind.
July 16, 2008 at 6:48 pm #48581
mule
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I spent some time on the phone with Ken today. Really nice guy. He called me about my order and just to talk about stuff. A+ for Perf H.

If things work out, there may be another source for some cool stuff in the future…… I’m going to be talking to a mfg friend of mine and see if his company can do anything.

Also,
Thanks for the info boss.
July 16, 2008 at 7:12 pm #48582
Bruce R. Schaefer
He called me about my order and just to talk about stuff. A+ for Perf H.

I know, that surprised me, too. A call is relatively expensive, but call he does. Imagine what that does for customer loyalty? THAT’S good business.
July 16, 2008 at 7:29 pm #48583
mule
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He’s actually camped out up in Washington (I think) and doing business from up there. He said it is too dry to launch back home because of the fire danger, so he went up there for the summer. He took his trailer full of stuff with him, the stuff left back is shipped by someone for him.
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