BT-80 Size Ebay Kit

Do you want to test out dual-deployment in a BT-80 sized mid-power rocket prior to going to high power rocketry? That makes a lot of sense, because to be honest, dual deployment can be a more daunting of a challenge. This ebay kit comes with the ebay sled, the coupler tube, bulkhead disks, on/off push swtich with wires, the laser-cut parachute tube, reusable plastic rivets and a kevlar shock cord. You only need to supply the BT-80 size rocket kit, altimeter, battery, and e-matches.

Pin Vise

This double-sided collet pin vise is excellent for holding small parts and tools. The serrated-grip handle makes holding your bits for precision shaping really easy. With the hex head ends, a wrench can be used to really cinch down on the shaft so the tools won't rotate while you're using them.

There are two removable collets. They allow you to hold parts from a tiny size-80 drill bit up to a 1/8-inch (3.2mm).

Use it for holding:

Estes Super Orbital Transport

The original Orbital Transport was an Estes classic, flown and treasured by rocketeers since the late 1960's. This NEW version, called the SUPER Orbital Transport, is even bigger, so it makes a huge impression on the rocket range.

It was originally designed by Wayne Kellner and introduced to the nation in the late 1960's, proving to be one of Estes' most popular models. After it was taken out of production, rocketeers have been begging for its return ever since. Scaled up from the original, it's bigger and better than ever; this is the SUPER Orbital Transport!

Parachute Protectors

Reusable Fire-resistant Chute Protectors are used in place of paper recovery wadding to protect the parachute from being melted or scorched by the heat of the ejection charge.

Unlike wadding, a cloth parachute protector (which can also be called a "blast protector" or "heat shield") can be reused. Most people find that they are a permanent replacement for wadding!

We now have sizes in stock that we were previously out of, and these are made exclusively for Apogee!

Tip Sanding Burrs

Ever tried to sand into a tight corner and found the sandpaper won't conform? That's where these special metal files, technically called "Sanding Burrs" come in. We commissioned a special set of five diamond coated files that allow you to sand with the tip of the tool, so you can get into hard-to-reach areas. They can be used by hand, or with a rotary tool like a Dremel. The fine grit of the tools allow you to get that smooth surface even in the tightest corners of your rocket. Perfect finishes are now more easily achieved than ever before.

T2 Tether and Release Device

From Tinder Rocketry, the T2 is a tether-release mechanism for high-power rockets. It allows dual-deployment to occur out of a single parachute bay by preventing the main parachute from deploying out of a deployment bag until a preset altitude. It replaces the old Tender Descender.

Make Carbon Fiber Tubes

Here is an extensive and detailed video course on how to make Ultra-Lightweight Carbon-Fiber Rocket Tubes. They're so light, they give you an unfair advantage in competition. These are the ones that my daughters, Allison and Ashley used in Romania last September at the 2021 World SpaceModeling Championships. Allison was part of the senior Silver Medal winning USA team, and Ashley took home the Bronze Medal in the Jr. Division. The girls were taught how to make their own tubes, so if they can do it, so can you.

The training course consists of 5 hours and 42 minutes of video instruction, covering everything I know about how to make a successful tube with a glass-finish using a 2-piece mold. It even includes all the secret techniques and materials, and where to buy them, including where to get the 2-part mold.

This course is on the Udemy website, not at Apogee Components.