Given the opportunity, I'd also be in for one.

Any word on when these might be available?

The OP disappeared. The website/domain name he had reserved awhile back is gone as well.

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Scott D. Hansen
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WOOSH NAR Section #558

I almost hate to mention it, but a friend and I will be introducing two tools aimed at the model rocketry community some time later this year. A lot of product testing will be done prior to official announcement. This thread just sparked my desire to "leak" a little information.

1. Fin Sanding Table, using a Dremel Moto-Tool
2. Fin Attachment Jig (entirely different in concept from the Fin-Kwik)

I've used an early prototype of the first for some time, but it will not go into production as-is. It was made of aluminum, and cost prohibitive for mass appeal. The replacement will be a machined polymer. Designed using SolidWorks, it will offer greater accuracy and easier adjustment than its predecessor.
2. On the Fin Attachment Tool, I cannot give out too much information yet, other than to say the device will be simple, and simple to use, and quite reasonable. This is not going to be a $100 tool, as I imagine Fin-Kwiks are fetching.

Bottom Line: Good value, high quality

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Lee Reep
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Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

I'll be more than happy to do some product testing for you.....

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Don
NAR 53455
"Carpe Diem"

I build 5-7 rockets a week. I am willing to do any testing needed and will even pay for a prototype.

Thanks, and I will let everyone know how testing goes, and certainly offer up a few prototypes. Just not ready to do so yet!

With the disappearance of Mr. Fin-Kwik (or was it Son of Mr. Fin-Kwik?), I wanted to mention I've got something in the works. But I've got to thoroughly test it myself and then offer it up for opinions, and some independent testing.

Here is a picture of the older, aluminum fin sander. It is pretty crude compared with the latest incarnation developed using today's 3D design capabilities, but it still works really well. The new model should be dramatically better. This project is further along than the fin alignment jig, but stay tuned.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

You can put me down for one! I'm always on the lookout for ways to do it better/faster.

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I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"

She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"

That's great news, Lee. I'm looking forward to seeing your new products.

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WOOSH NAR Section #558

I'll echo LTVscout, and say that a fin jig will definitely be on my list as a must have.

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