Here's the deal

[ICYRDS27]

Ive been building racks for the last past few weeks with hdpe.So i wanted to try the fiberglass tubes. Well that just arived today and i was kinda shocked espicaly to find out that some of my reloadables fit tight and some fit loosly im just concerned that this my cause some safty problems.Also i noticed that some of the fuses were to short the fiberlass tubes were just to long.Is their any other option i can use besides cut the tubes or just add extra fuse? what do yall think???

[pyrochris]

Ive been building racks for the last past few weeks with hdpe.So i wanted to try the fiberglass tubes. Well that just arived today and i was kinda shocked espicaly to find out that some of my reloadables fit tight and some fit loosly im just concerned that this my cause some safty problems.Also i noticed that some of the fuses were to short the fiberlass tubes were just to long.Is their any other option i can use besides cut the tubes or just add extra fuse? what do yall think???
At the 10"-12" mark on the tubes drill a hole in the side so the fuse can stick out. That is your best bet. Also some shells fit perfectly and some do not, if the shells arent that loose there should be no problem with it. But if they are VERY loose i would add some tape around the shell to beef it up.

[harddrive8]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but would adding tape around the shell to "beef it up" not alter the safety of the shell itself? Most shells are designed for their casing, and taping would cause reinforcement to the side walls of the shell. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong... I'd just hate to see someone get hurt over something that starts out innocent.:confused:

[pyrochris]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but would adding tape around the shell to "beef it up" not alter the safety of the shell itself? Most shells are designed for their casing, and taping would cause reinforcement to the side walls of the shell. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong... I'd just hate to see someone get hurt over something that starts out innocent.:confused:
This has been widely discussed, if the shell is too loose for the tube, you are allowed to put tape around the shell to increase the diameter. ;)

[ICYRDS27]

Ive been building racks for the last past few weeks with hdpe.So i wanted to try the fiberglass tubes. Well that just arived today and i was kinda shocked espicaly to find out that some of my reloadables fit tight and some fit loosly im just concerned that this my cause some safty problems.Also i noticed that some of the fuses were to short the fiberlass tubes were just to long.Is their any other option i can use besides cut the tubes or just add extra fuse? what do yall think???


Thanks everyone! :)

[jeff wilson]

a few rounds of cheap masking tape will not harm anything.
I have done it lots of times.

[D1swfl]

a few rounds of cheap masking tape will not harm anything.
I have done it lots of times.

In the event that a cylinder shell needs to be taped is it better to tape it near the top, bottom or middle of the shell? Thanks.

[pyrochris]

In the event that a cylinder shell needs to be taped is it better to tape it near the top, bottom or middle of the shell? Thanks.
I would evenly distribute it around the whole shell, stay about a half an inch from the bottom so you dont interfere with the lift charge.

[Mike]

Ive been building racks for the last past few weeks with hdpe.So i wanted to try the fiberglass tubes. Well that just arived today and i was kinda shocked espicaly to find out that some of my reloadables fit tight and some fit loosly im just concerned that this my cause some safty problems.Also i noticed that some of the fuses were to short the fiberlass tubes were just to long.Is their any other option i can use besides cut the tubes or just add extra fuse? what do yall think???

Don't cut your mortars! I will not even drill holes in mine, but that's just my opinion. Just add a short length of fuse to make the shell leaders as long as you want then you will have more fusing options once they are long enough to reach out the top of the mortars.

[pyrochris]

Don't cut your mortars! I will not even drill holes in mine, but that's just my opinion. Just add a short length of fuse to make the shell leaders as long as you want then you will have more fusing options once they are long enough to reach out the top of the mortars.
Why create more work for yourself? And possible add to the costs for fusing, when you can simply take a couple of minutes to drill a 1cm hole in a tube? Not bashing you but this seems like a lot more work IMO.

[Mike]

Why create more work for yourself? And possible add to the costs for fusing, when you can simply take a couple of minutes to drill a 1cm hole in a tube? Not bashing you but this seems like a lot more work IMO.

Like I said, more fusing options and I don't want holes in my mortars. Less work doesn't always generate the best results. One big hole at the top is enough for me. ;)

[Deweycoon]

This post may help you:
http://www.pyrouniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=907

[pyrochris]

Like I said, more fusing options and I don't want holes in my mortars. Less work doesn't always generate the best results. One big hole at the top is enough for me. ;)
How does a 1cm hole translate to a big whole? Im :confused:

[Deweycoon]

How does a 1cm hole translate to a big whole? Im :confused:

Chris if Mike doesn't like to put holes in his mortars that's fine.... everyone does things different.

I found another post that may help:
http://www.pyrouniverse.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3583&highlight=hole+mortar

[Mike]

How does a 1cm hole translate to a big whole? Im :confused:

I am trying to be nice to you so bear with me. If you would actually take the time to read and understand what a person has posted, maybe you would not be so :confused:

The answers to both of your questions to me were right before your eyes yet you asked them anyway.

1. I said I don't like drilling holes and I also said it was just my opinion and that's that. I am well aware that drilling holes is one way to do it.

2. The "big hole" I was referring to was the open end of the mortar where the shell is inserted ;) hence the "I only like one big hole in my mortars" statement.

You have the right to your opinion and to do things how you like just like we all do here. What you DO NOT have is the right to EVER question anything I do unless you see it as a safety hazard.

Now with that said, I hope there's no hard feelings. You do it how you like and I'll do it how I like. My opinion may change at some point but for now it is what it is. I am done with this conversation and I am also done being nice so please take my advice above.

I'll end this with a favorite quote of mine. "This is just my opinion. Yours may differ. Ain't America great?! :D