I don’t remember. He was planning to sell it on eBay. The box it came in was
cabinetry grade.
Anthony J. Cesaroni
President/CEO
Cesaroni Technology/Cesaroni Aerospace
<http://www.cesaronitech.com/> http://www.cesaronitech.com/
(941) 360-3100 x101 Sarasota
(905) 887-2370 x222 Toronto
From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of
roxanna Mason
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 1:53 PM
To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AR] Re: Swagelok and LOX
Scott or Dean Truax? Dean was Bob's last born around the time I moved to San
Jose late 70's to work full time with Bob.
On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 1:57 PM Anthony Cesaroni <anthony@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:anthony@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Given it’s historical significance, I decided to rescue it before it ended up
on the street via Truax junior.
Anthony J. Cesaroni
President/CEO
Cesaroni Technology/Cesaroni Aerospace
<http://www.cesaronitech.com/> http://www.cesaronitech.com/
(941) 360-3100 x101 Sarasota
(905) 887-2370 x222 Toronto
From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > On Behalf
Of roxanna Mason
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2020 3:20 AM
To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AR] Re: Swagelok and LOX
Interesting, how did it end up there?
I built that as a personal project to fly a bi-prop late/early 70's/80's, using
SS 7UP beverage containers but before fruition I got immersed in Bob's
project(s) in which he needed a test article that the 7UP rocket was ideally
suited for,i.e. underwater ignition of a LOx/RP rocket engine. I may have
mentioned the web site: <neverworld.net <http://neverworld.net> > which has
videos of these and many other videos and info about Bob's projects including
SEALAR,Sea Dragon,etc.
FYI, I bought the 7UP containers for $5 each and hydro'd to 900 psi before
finally giving up due to fatigue as I was using a surplus hand hydraulic pump.
The walls started to yield at 600 psi and gradually work hardened when I ceased
pumping at said pressure. Probably would of failed ~1KSI. Amazing little
vessels,still use a few for Jet-A storage.
LOx of fun. Good night my friend,
K
On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 7:46 PM Anthony Cesaroni <anthony@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:anthony@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Ken,
The 7 Up, LR-101 that you and Bob fired is on display in my front lobby. 😉
Anthony J. Cesaroni
President/CEO
Cesaroni Technology/Cesaroni Aerospace
<http://www.cesaronitech.com/> http://www.cesaronitech.com/
(941) 360-3100 x101 Sarasota
(905) 887-2370 x222 Toronto
From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
<arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > On Behalf
Of roxanna Mason
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 10:41 PM
To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AR] Re: Swagelok and LOX
Yeah Rick, I can help you being as comfortable working with LOx as am with
kerosene or water, well over 50 years of experience
including the LR-101 Vernier rocket engine in which there are some YouTube
videos of a few of my firings from the 70's.
Much to discuss so probably best to talk of list.
Ken
On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 5:05 PM Rick Wills <willsrw@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:willsrw@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Hi
Has anyone on the list used Swagelok compression fittings in service with LOX
(3/4 or 1 in)? I’ve used AN (37 deg flare) and NPT fittings successfully for
LOX. NPT fittings are wrapped with PTFE tape. My entire LOX side on my test
stand is all AN expect for the NPT adapters used on the main LOX valve and LOX
load valve. Any LOX experience with any other brand of compression fittings
(Parker, etc). I’m looking at changing the stand plumbing and am considering
Swagelok. Check out our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/midwestpropulsiongroup to see the stand in action. ;
The Army missile spec forbids NPT fittings. Most likely reason is they could
vibrate loose. I’ve seem amateur liquid systems using NPT fittings
successfully. Any advice would be appreciated. On my first test stand, I
welded the NPT fittings together. It worked but looked pretty bad. An A&P I
know suggested safety wiring the NPTs so they would come loose. That is a lot
of work.
I’m lucky. My outbuilding is also my rocket workshop. When I want to escape I
run out back for a few hours. Thanks and everyone take care.
Be Safe,
Rick Wills
Huber Heights, Ohio