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Old 04-20-2020, 12:50 PM
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Default E launcher rod size

The Estes E launcher comes with a 1/4" rod. The kit I'm looking at uses a 3 /16th lug. Can I just use a 1/4" lug on the rocket instead of buying a 3 /16th rod?
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Old 04-20-2020, 01:20 PM
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The 1/4" lug will work fine, it will just be a bit more draggy and 'noticeable' on the rocket than the 3/16" lug, which may or may not matter to you.

But, 3/16" rods or rod stock can be bought fairly easily at Lowe's or some other similar supply store, if you are interested.

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Old 04-20-2020, 01:25 PM
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The “E” pad with the 3 legs and huge blast plate has holes for both 3/16” and 1/4” rods. If you had a pad that only accepted s 1/4” rod, just wrap the end of the 3/16” rod with tape to make it fit, then clamp it as usual.
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Old 04-20-2020, 01:35 PM
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I'll look for rods at the hardware store. And I'll check the fit of the 3/16 lug on the 1/4 rod when it comes.
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Old 04-20-2020, 10:49 PM
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A 3/16" lug will not fit onto a 1/4" rod EVER.
1/4" lugs will sloppily fit onto a 3/16" rod.
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Old 04-21-2020, 06:41 PM
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Mild steel rod stock from a hardware or home improvement store will rust quickly if not kept indoors.
Stainless steel rods are available online from Grainger or McMaster-Carr.
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Old 04-24-2020, 12:47 PM
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Launcher an controller came this morning!

Read were you can use a piece of broken arrow for a lug. Looking for one.
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Old 04-24-2020, 02:04 PM
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It's just hollow fiberglass tubing.
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Old 04-24-2020, 11:40 PM
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Cheap aluminum arrow shafts work well on 1/4" rods also.
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