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(ATMoB:Discuss) scope tubes




Hi,

I ran across the following web site for rocketry and/or possible ATM purposes...

www.giantleaprocketry dot com

It seems they have some pretty good 7.5" diameter tubes that would be perfect for my 6" scope project.. Unfortunately they don't have 7" tubes, or anything larger than 7.5".  Ed, returned my e-mail over the weekend, and states that other ATM'ers have contacted him in the past, and suggests that I use his fiberglass sock material to reinforce the tube further.   It seems like this might make a pretty decent tube.

Has anyone at ATMoB ever done business with this company? Any opinions?

Yeah, I know fiberglass can be a stinky and messy business, but  this seems to be a very affordable solution.  Parks pre-fab fiberglass tubing is quite pricy. I'd prefer the Parks 7" tube rather than this 7.5" option, but I can deal with an extra 0.5" if it'll decrease the cost.  It shouldn't affect the size/weight and portability (my goals in this project) much.

Anyone know where one might be able to obtain similar stuff, but 7" in diameter?

Gary