How To Make "Screw-Lock" Sugar Rockets

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  • Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:
    Screw lock sugar rockets
    [✓] 12” x 3/4” PVC sprinkler riser: amzn.to/2cH4URc
    [✓] Spectricide stump remover: amzn.to/2bXudia
    [✓] Powdered sugar: amzn.to/2bXsTfe
    [✓] Uncented kitty litter: amzn.to/2cG52NZ
    [✓] Magic bullet: amzn.to/2cG5Gen
    Promo Code: THEKINGOFRANDOM for $50 off a premium mattress: bit.ly/CasperHybridMattress
    How To Make "Screw-Lock" Sugar Rockets that lock and load within seconds, and have a built in parachute ejection charge, so you can get your rockets back safely.
    Special thanks to Casper.com for sponsoring another one of my videos!
    Endcard Links:
    Randomizer Rocket: goo.gl/wH55Kx
    Simple Chutes: goo.gl/vWeCxn
    N64 Rocket Controller: goo.gl/AnNBG2
    Rocket Igniters: bit.ly/RocketIgniters
    Next Video: How To Make Fire-Resistant Rocket Wadding (For Pennies) : goo.gl/oFwoCu
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    FTC Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Casper. (#ad)
    WARNING:
    This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Although sugar rockets are the slowest burning of all rocket fuels, this project should not be attempted without adult supervision, proper permits, adequate training, and at a location far away from people, property, and anything flammable. Misuse, or careless use, of rocket propellants may result in serious injury, wildfire, and in extreme cases, death. Ignition of an incendiary or explosive material may not be legal in your area. Check local laws and inquire with local rocketry clubs on how to safely make and launch sugar rockets. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
    Music By:
    Scott & Brendo “Kitten Air” Instrumental
    iTunes: bit.ly/ScottBrendoiTunes
    TH-cam: / scottandbrendo
    Project Inspired By:
    A previous project on making Sugar Rockets (bit.ly/RedneckRocketry). I wanted a way to lock and load them into a homemade rocket, so they'd eject a parachute in a way that was light weight for the rocket, but still safe.
    Project History & More Info:
    I'm really excited to share my passion for building and launching rockets with completely home-made equipment. In my opinion, it's the best way to learn about how rocketry really works.
    In a previous project (bit.ly/SugarRocket) I made rocket motors using PVC, sugar, kitty litter, and stump remover.
    They worked so well they made me want to design a rocket they could be used with, and my friend Ritchie Kinmont with www.sonicdad.com was instrumental in making that project actually happen.
    I made this tutorial to be a more comprehensive sugar motor tutorial, going over all the things you'd need to do to make a successful motor that will work with the "Randomizer" rocket, and addressing some of the issues and challenges I've faced in the past with failed attempts.
    The 'Screw-Lock" version features threaded PVC risers, that allow the motors to quickly be changed, for faster turn-around times, and they have built in ejection charges for popping out the parachute at apogee.
    I played around with ejection charges in the "Redneck Rocketry" video (bit.ly/RedneckRocketry)
    I realize most people aren't very excited by building rockets, but for those who are, I hope you feel the same sense of wonder and awe as I did in building this series.
    Most rocket clubs won't let you fly sugar motors, except on special experimental launch days. However, the “Randomizer” rocket can also be used with commercial “Estes” D12-3 and E9-6 black power motors. So if you go with those, there's a good chance they'll let you fly your rocket at any club launch.
    The rocket can fly over 1,000 feet high, and depending on the winds, can stay in the air for around 5 minutes while it floats back to the ground, so it's important to be super cautious where, and when, you launch to avoid doing any damage.
    Rockets are not toys, and this video is mainly for educational and demonstrational purposes. If you’re going to attempt making a rocket yourself, I highly suggest you check local laws and inquire with local rocketry clubs on how to safely make and launch them.
    #tkor #thekingofrandom

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  • @wacka.
    @wacka. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1973

    for the rest of the world:-
    35mm Clay
    45mm Delay
    108mm White mix
    127mm Clay
    254mm

    • @RIJOhc
      @RIJOhc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +325

      not all heros wear capes

    • @simonburgers2403
      @simonburgers2403 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +wacka thank you!!!!

    • @YourMJK
      @YourMJK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      I don't understand why the country with the largest space program still not uses SI-units…

    • @LittleLionRawr
      @LittleLionRawr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +wacka Also, 300 degrees Fahrenheit isn't 165 degrees Celsius - it's (almost) 150 degrees Celsius xD

    • @jarmo7689
      @jarmo7689 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +wacka whaahaaahaaa I fucked up the 69 likes

  • @ciax9544
    @ciax9544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Rip a legend that will live on forever

  • @CastilloDelDiablo
    @CastilloDelDiablo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I used to fly Estes rockets, I bought one that was about 4 feet high and was said to reach 350ft, I thought I could do better. I designed a 1st stage that would hold 5 "D" Estes motors, two firing first, then two firing when the 1st ones burned out and finally igniting the last single rocket when the 2nd rockets burned out. While designing how I would get the rockets to chain ignite my friend calculated the dynamics of the flight. He came back the next week suggesting I should read his calculations before going any further.
    His calculations came to a max speed of Mach 1.2 and 10,000 feet high!
    I decided that needing CAA approval to fly a balsa wood and cardboard rocket probably wasn't a great idea and scrapped the project.

  • @brandonhill8937
    @brandonhill8937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of the only projects I tried from him and it worked perfectly, miss you man. RIP

    • @aki2405
      @aki2405 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo dude, can you please tell me from where you got the FFFG Equivalent Muzzle Loading Propellant?

  • @TheTman9898
    @TheTman9898 8 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Your kids are gonna end up being awesome engineers! :D

    • @IN10SEGAMING
      @IN10SEGAMING 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +TheTman9898 *(TH-camRed Exclusive comment)*

    • @simbast9726
      @simbast9726 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Peter Newport true

    • @theoroosevelt4849
      @theoroosevelt4849 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +TheTman9898 or terrorists :)

    • @shark2199
      @shark2199 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @madjidelafani789
      @madjidelafani789 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or terrorists

  • @madlarkin8
    @madlarkin8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    How is there 1000 dislikes? This is so professionally made and easy to understand!

    • @wolfundfuchsmusik1514
      @wolfundfuchsmusik1514 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ah, I remember a time when you could see how many dislikes a video got, though it is true that this was very professional and easy to understand.

    • @turitow1653
      @turitow1653 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's just a bunch of karens who think this is too dangerous to do at home and he shouldn't be teaching this kind of stuff

    • @StudyingIsFun
      @StudyingIsFun ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wolfundfuchsmusik1514 this video currently has 1,644 Dislikes

    • @Skywalker8510Too
      @Skywalker8510Too 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StudyingIsFun now 1.7k

    • @WildernessMedic
      @WildernessMedic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idk I think he screwed some things up. With the nozzle size he says to do they barely get off the ground. I went down a few sizes and it works fine.

  • @Kevinegan1
    @Kevinegan1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are doing what we did as 14 & 15 year olds 35 years ago. We discovered the benefits of incorporating black powder into the chute discharge as well as the stage separations. We made a 15 foot rocket with over 30 motors in various stages. We didn't know if it was successful because it went so high we could no longer see it. After a few minutes we spotted the three big chutes indicating that everything went as planned. I miss those days. After incorporating some black powder into launch, stage separation and chute deployment we went to a 0% failure rate. Before that the success rate for 100% everything, was at about 85%.

  • @PressTube
    @PressTube 7 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    Hello Grant, maybe I little tip : Is it possible to mention the metric dimensions also? Centimeters, millimeters for the drills and layers of stuff inside the rocket? ;) People in Europe will be thankful for that ;))

    • @vercingetorix6950
      @vercingetorix6950 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      PressTube We only use the measurments that put a flag on the moon sir...

    • @McBrodo
      @McBrodo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      lol, catch up with the rest of the planet.

    • @RD19902010
      @RD19902010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I prefer the measurements of the people that reached space first

    • @McBrodo
      @McBrodo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      RD19902010 the Russians used the metric system. (And yes, they did put a person in space before the USA.)

    • @travisb1691
      @travisb1691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      +Press Tube and people in Australia!! :)

  • @jacksonlefteye
    @jacksonlefteye 8 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    why isn't everything on TH-cam made this well?

    • @porkycorker7674
      @porkycorker7674 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Seriously! I thought the content was pretty cool, but what really impressed me is how fast the information is conveyed and how clear it is.

  • @TheKingofRandom
    @TheKingofRandom  8 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    *Hey guys, hope you enjoy the upgrades! The rocket building, and recovery wadding, tutorials are coming next, then I'm on to something completely different. Have a great weekend ... and Happy Halloween!*

    • @monsterdroid2921
      @monsterdroid2921 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      first

    • @jacobbaldridge4451
      @jacobbaldridge4451 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love your videos they really inspired me I am thinking about doing the exact same thing as my channel but keep up the good work
      -Jacob

    • @kylebenner6931
      @kylebenner6931 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey grant, if you reply i will cry with joy

    • @Paulakise
      @Paulakise 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" Grant - your videos are consistently awesome have a great weekend m8

    • @cjrohan4820
      @cjrohan4820 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      happy halloween

  • @dinofrancis5039
    @dinofrancis5039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Idk bout all the comments but the rockets are dope as he'll thx so much

    • @Nick21012
      @Nick21012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't get my hands on the black powder. Is there any other subsitute that you are aware of, which has similar properties/effects?

    • @freedomfighters1236
      @freedomfighters1236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nick21012 you can make your own

  • @navywolves4316
    @navywolves4316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I could do experiments and builds like this all day, sucks to go to school and not even come close doing awesome stuff like this. Great channel you inspired me to follow in your footsteps.

  • @VarietyCentralClips
    @VarietyCentralClips 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    LOL this powder is flammable and should be treated VERY carefully
    *beats the daylights out of it with a mallet *

  • @kaxis26
    @kaxis26 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is amazing! In Australia we had model rockets but were slowly taken away with the permits that were required...

  • @mediaguardian
    @mediaguardian 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    As I have been ramming my own engines for some time, I have a couple of tips on this.
    1. Add a pinch (about 1/16 of a tsp for your quantity) of red iron oxide. It acts as a
    catalyst to enhance the burn rate and increase thrust.
    2. Place a piece of masking tape over the bottom of the engine. It helps to contain the
    clay. Pull it off just before drilling the hole.
    3. Use rubber o-rings on the wooden dowel to help control the fluff of the composition when ramming.

  • @j4ff4c3ks1
    @j4ff4c3ks1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    If you're making successive markings over a distance, you should always measure from the same point and not from the previous marking: the latter will cause mistakes to add up

    • @MmeHyraelle
      @MmeHyraelle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is something i did not tough and is totally logical!

    • @Nick21012
      @Nick21012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't get my hands on the black powder. Is there any other subsitute that you are aware of, which has similar properties/effects?

  • @fornello123
    @fornello123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    Rub it with sandpaper if it doesn't fit. Ram it down. Start drilling and pull out when there white stuff on the tip

  • @RealBadWolf
    @RealBadWolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    POV: you’re here to watch the OG videos from the legend. RIP

  • @bjl1000
    @bjl1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    If you drill a lengthwise hole in the ramming dowel, then put a small dowel in the center of the motor housing you can ram the fuel in and remove the small dowel to make a core burner engine, fill the core left by the small dowel with black powder. That way the whole core surface area burns at the same time. Much more power. Also water putty makes great rocket nozzles, and you can mold a power enhancing nozzle into it also.

    • @HighFidelityFox
      @HighFidelityFox 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for commenting this. The original instructions have me disappointing results. After adding your modifications it's almost exactly like the video if not better

    • @purrpyl8865
      @purrpyl8865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi i made this progect but it just ended up with just smoke blasting out and some weird acid

    • @HighFidelityFox
      @HighFidelityFox 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +revoltech danboard did you put it both of the caps(kitty litter)?

  • @rknhrse
    @rknhrse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificent instructional video on the sugar rocket motor. I have built rockets many years and just got interested in building my own motors, since it is getting more difficult and expensive to purchase commercial engines.

  • @RimstarOrg
    @RimstarOrg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Better and better all the time, Grant. Soon you'll have it landing with rockets instead of a parachute!

    • @weaponnation3126
      @weaponnation3126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has been 6 years and yet he did not do it. I am actually sad!

  • @TheKingofRandom
    @TheKingofRandom  7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:
    Screw lock sugar rockets
    [✓] 12” x 3/4” PVC sprinkler riser: amzn.to/2cH4URc
    [✓] Spectricide stump remover: amzn.to/2bXudia
    [✓] Powdered sugar: amzn.to/2bXsTfe
    [✓] Uncented kitty litter: amzn.to/2cG52NZ
    [✓] Magic bullet: amzn.to/2cG5Gen

    • @Dinkleberg96
      @Dinkleberg96 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please how do you put the wire that ignites the rocket? I don't understand what I should do to keep it in the place. Thanks.

    • @Flyhigh19xx
      @Flyhigh19xx 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      T

    • @aidanf7023
      @aidanf7023 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grant Thompson - "The King of Random" I love u

    • @a-lphaofzeldaformegaming7907
      @a-lphaofzeldaformegaming7907 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      *****
      Be renamed/change name. Your entire channel name is scorchplated and will harm a 301 player

    • @DaWompWomp
      @DaWompWomp 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are you not making sense?

  • @joeemenaker
    @joeemenaker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I want you on my team when the zombie apocalypse comes.

    • @MChrisGM
      @MChrisGM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      can i be too? :-P

    • @astaa4474
      @astaa4474 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +MChris GM no! no ones like you!!!

    • @astaa4474
      @astaa4474 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +MChris GM no! no ones like you!!!

    • @xuNsh1ne
      @xuNsh1ne 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Then we can launch zombies into the air! :D

    • @deeraredear
      @deeraredear 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I be in yer team too?

  • @KarasCyborg
    @KarasCyborg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Brings back the 80's. But with Quad Copters ... and HD Video, these things can no longer compete.

  • @applesapple6675
    @applesapple6675 8 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    OMFG 2 minute Grammarly ad with no skip, why youtube, why?

    • @TheKingofRandom
      @TheKingofRandom  8 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      +apples apple Every ad on my channel is skippable. Unlike most TH-camrs, I never enabled forced ads on my videos. If that's happening, get a screenshot and send it over, and I'll contact TH-cam about it. Thx.

    • @PK-qo1ww
      @PK-qo1ww 8 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Good guy Grant.
      Let's you skip adds

    • @DanielsGameVault
      @DanielsGameVault 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Adblock...never suffer from ads on vids again :)

    • @MrChicken420
      @MrChicken420 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah but youtubers wont get money so rip

    • @CallumAi
      @CallumAi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +apples apple I didn't get an ad at all (and I don't use ad blocking). Weird.

  • @minecraftkid309
    @minecraftkid309 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Grant, another amazing video! Would you still happen to have another MOT laying around, that you could make into another melter? I have recently been working on we-winding a MOT to melt metal, just like yours, and can't seem to get enough of the videos on them. It would be great if you could make another video on it, because I am sure people would love that. Thanks!

  • @map3dsp
    @map3dsp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, the part where you did a quick roll move over the mattress was classic!

  • @TinyBallisticsLab
    @TinyBallisticsLab 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was so cool! I didn't know making rockets was possible! The editing is superb as well.

  • @VIKING33NY
    @VIKING33NY 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your presentation and explanation is outstanding!!! Your calling is Explaining interesting videos!! Nice work!

  • @KirkMcLoren
    @KirkMcLoren 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    we used to melt the mix and cast motors. The fuel was pored over a tapered piece of wood which when removed left you with a burn chamber. You would lose sight of them. Fast too

    • @-danR
      @-danR 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bertram Brinely. I had that book. They're worth $200 these days.

  • @atsstockburn
    @atsstockburn ปีที่แล้ว

    07:28 Wow. Those must be the best placed fins I've ever seen. Way to go man! Perfect Precision.

  • @Rickshaw881
    @Rickshaw881 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very cool to watch. REally appreciated the transparent tube demonstration.

  • @Cerru5426
    @Cerru5426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    when you say "with little added force", I think "oh, it's easy then".
    Then, I look at your biceps.

  • @pleabargain
    @pleabargain 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Inspiring! Thank you! And, the pitch at the end wasn't annoying either. Keep up the good work!

  • @ZombieGrandpa
    @ZombieGrandpa ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you are a genius. I had no tools and no internet in my day. I bought my engines from the hobby store.

  • @laurenceperkins7468
    @laurenceperkins7468 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing you might consider doing would be using a piece of PVC with threads on both ends, and then you could make a proper nozzle that would use the fuel more efficiently and still be able to refuel quickly. Just be sure to use something highly temperature resistant on the lower set of threads so nothing fuses together when it gets hot. (I'd have to give some thought as to what to try, but teflon might be a good start.)

  • @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248
    @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    After watching this video I've decided to do something a lot less complicated... I'm going to build my own personal hadron collider instead.

    • @mudkip9531
      @mudkip9531 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      AH, yes. The perfect weekend project.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What I like about this project is that it is not only very affordable, but easily scalable: You can use longer and/or wider PVC tubing with more propellent in it and/or add multiple tubes to your rocket to get even higher altitudes! I wonder how big of a tube you can use before the laws of physics make it impractical? (i.e. Can an 8 inch diameter PVC pipe contain the resulting internal pressure and would its added weight not be worth the effort?)
    Very nice!
    JW3HH

  • @gunfuego
    @gunfuego 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This brings me back. 15 years ago when I was 11 model rocketry was my thing. I had tons of estes rockets a-d size, but that was when walmart used to carry them in stock. My fave was the two stage d rocket kits. Ahh those were the days......

  • @RatsG123
    @RatsG123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grant is the coolest guy in history.

  • @rasput1n6
    @rasput1n6 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude, make *A BIG* rocket, an overpowered version, instead of a small rod, make a rod like 2 cola cans tall and diameter
    If you do such a majesty, it will be very fun to watch it loosing itself in the sky.
    It wouldn't be thaaat expensive, but you're the enginer here to know if and how :)

  • @TheMatthewDMerrill
    @TheMatthewDMerrill 8 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    "needs to be protected and treated with respect"
    *rams it down"

    • @CelmorSmith
      @CelmorSmith 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Panagio Tsaou
      Well, Diesel for example explodes by just compressing it, they don't need sparks in a motor. I bet that mix would also explode if you compress it enough.

    • @ToastyMozart
      @ToastyMozart 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Matt Merrill The stuff's specifically sold for muzzleloading rifles, if all it took was a little ramming a lot of civil war era soldiers would have lost their hands.

    • @Jarfiller
      @Jarfiller 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      How else would we compact it?

    • @Jarfiller
      @Jarfiller 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +CelmorSmith this mixed ignites at about 600 and something degrees so i dont think pressure will set it off.

    • @lukefinlayson4307
      @lukefinlayson4307 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ootie extreme there is no other way

  • @TrafficsKindaBad
    @TrafficsKindaBad 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't launched a model rocket since I was a kid and now I want to do it again and make some motors. Cool video.

  • @trashaccountdotjpg3127
    @trashaccountdotjpg3127 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mainly got from this: I want that ad-placement matress. Looks comfy af

  • @misterbulger
    @misterbulger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    If police found this stuff in my apartment I'd probably be accused of being a terrorist lol

    • @SteveEh
      @SteveEh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      they will...its not that fun

    • @daniellbondad6670
      @daniellbondad6670 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +tubeyourself On second thought,they will.Don't ask me why.

    • @wyattrossow7411
      @wyattrossow7411 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I wouldn't use these for fun, I'd use them to burn my enemies face.

    • @minigunMini
      @minigunMini 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      i would make a RPG from it :D

    • @majorxmelee
      @majorxmelee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BSM Patty Hearst? Dang that's gotta make you, what like 300 years old? lol

  • @CheekyPeach
    @CheekyPeach 7 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    1:40 this is why everyone else in the world uses the metric system.

    • @Honkler270
      @Honkler270 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ikr

    • @jchasko
      @jchasko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      If you can't convert units you shouldn't be building rockets. :)

    • @CheekyPeach
      @CheekyPeach 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      There is a reason SI units were invented

    • @justincunningham7091
      @justincunningham7091 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheeky Peach

    • @daniellbondad6670
      @daniellbondad6670 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Cheeky Peach The pipes were in inches.If the pipes were in centimeters,then he'd use centimeters.

  • @amaranth7596
    @amaranth7596 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:27 that was smooth AF mate

  • @TheTechAdmin
    @TheTechAdmin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey, when I was in my late teens, I was trying to get my niece into science with rockets. But even though the "rocket starter switch" cord provided was long, and we launched it INSIDE my car, with the door open, I gust if wind blew it over just as it was launched and it came right at us!!!
    So I then learned how to make wireless firing systems to get more distance when launching.
    I've been able to make:
    -infrared firing system ( about 50ft )
    -radio wave ( about 300ft )
    -cell phone ( limitless, I guess... )
    If you ever want to make a video on how to make wireless firing systems. I made 3 schematics, 1 for each type, and provided them to my local hobbyshop. And will gladly provide them to you.
    Ironically, the cheapest to make is the cellphone version...

  • @Capt_Kraboo
    @Capt_Kraboo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fun tip. Don't dry the powder in an oven that has open flames.

    • @jonavanderpal
      @jonavanderpal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Potassium nitrate is not flammable, nothing will happen.

    • @MmeHyraelle
      @MmeHyraelle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know about self ignition, but it's the carburant of the rocket, and black powder get enhance greatly by this coumpound. the sugar is the oxydizer and slow the burning process. a 50/50 mix would be a slower combustion than 65% saltpeter 35% sugar.

  • @danman132x
    @danman132x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you increase the "white mix" propellant section for a higher flight? Maybe make the delay section longer to compensate? Or are these specs calculated out specifically.

  • @dott.juliushide3572
    @dott.juliushide3572 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful as tips to speed combustion addition of cold acetone...very strong

  • @PaulPavlinovich
    @PaulPavlinovich 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that he "safely" handles these nice explosive mixes in plastic... yay static. One day he'll be in orbit.

  • @antonhelsgaun
    @antonhelsgaun 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "and when you get close, slowly drill the rest of the hole by hand, The instant you see a little bit of white powder at the tip, you know you have arrived, so dont go any further!"

  • @reesercliff
    @reesercliff 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    It is 3 AM why am I watching videos on how to make your own rocket fuel?

    • @doubledarefan
      @doubledarefan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So when you do get to sleep, you can rocket off to Dreamland!

    • @MrYoungangler
      @MrYoungangler 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's literally 3:01 for me

    • @rayanrahmani9838
      @rayanrahmani9838 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol a year after this comment I'm watching this at 2 AM

    • @gametrue2229
      @gametrue2229 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cliff Reeser to start our own nuclear missile program duh

    • @SBamm
      @SBamm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yaaaa?!

  • @marcs3982
    @marcs3982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are too cool!
    what an excellent video!
    i wish there was something like this when i was a kid back in the 70s! lol
    i loved model rocketry!

  • @waynecure32
    @waynecure32 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks you helped me towards making vertical lift of for my rc plane 😄

  • @Techischannel
    @Techischannel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you make one with multiple Stages? (I am Not a Rocket Scientist and this is definetly a Solid Fuel Booster XD)

  • @kryptonian69
    @kryptonian69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    REST IN PEACE BROTHER 💙

  • @wardp.9832
    @wardp.9832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter was devastated as was I ....you have PASSED ?? so Sorry - such an amazing man

  • @aomedina3844
    @aomedina3844 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, I'm getting a casper mattress when I move soon! Nice tip!

  • @yingxiawei821
    @yingxiawei821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Rocket fuel: **Highly flammable**
    TKOR: I’m gonna throw it in an oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit
    Rocket fuel: Am I a joke to you?

    • @uversusog4495
      @uversusog4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yingxia wei HAHAHAHAHAHA FINALLY A JOKE AND A COMMENT NOT ABOUT HIS DEATH

    • @flyingjeep911
      @flyingjeep911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It’s not combustible until it’s mixed with the sugar.

    • @ductoannguyen7595
      @ductoannguyen7595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He bake the KNO3 only

    • @Nick21012
      @Nick21012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't get my hands on the black powder. Is there any other subsitute that you are aware of, which has similar properties/effects?

    • @Conofive
      @Conofive 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nick21012 I mean... Gunpowder or any other explosive.

  • @miss_bec
    @miss_bec 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you know if there is a way to get a slower, more efficient burn? I wanna make sure my rockets go as high as possible for as long as possible, and a burn of about 3 seconds doesn't sound good enough for maximum efficiency. Even if it's just a second or 2 longer, it'll probably make a major difference. I'd make the engine longer and increase the quantities for the white poder, but unfortunately I don't exactly know much about pyrotechnics and how it'll react.

    • @falconparty817
      @falconparty817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just use the delay mix for the whole rocket with only one gram of baking soda instead of three grams,it seems the baking soda slows down the burn rate 👍

  • @joetylerdale
    @joetylerdale 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was great, and I never launched anything (well, maybe my mom when I colored my brother with permanent markers). 6:59 was brilliant, it brought it altogether for me!

  • @frankcamden1833
    @frankcamden1833 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone tried using this recipe in a used estes rocket motor casing? im thinking about it right now i have rockets already and have been saving casings.i saw this and another of his sugar rocket videos. great guy wish my kid had teachers like this

  • @Angel-nh4sw
    @Angel-nh4sw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    are u sure that source of potasium nitrate is ok? I was stumped on which one to use. lol

  • @marcusdudley7235
    @marcusdudley7235 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Or you can just make your own foam mattress for a tenth of the price.

  • @elmohaikio2687
    @elmohaikio2687 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly these old style videos were so much better than the new ones

  • @edgardoargueta1926
    @edgardoargueta1926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Grant Thompson, my kids and I are building everything you have done with the screw lock sugar rockets. We live in Arkansas. Now the neighborhood kids are all into science and making all sort of science experiments. I have a couple of issues with my sugar rocket not going too far. Only the top and the parachute get launched and the rocket stays put on the launch pad. Any pointers?
    By the way, please keep them coming!!

  • @bobbyb1233
    @bobbyb1233 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That screen shot looks like a bunch of chillums with weed stuffed in them

    • @areezkhan8278
      @areezkhan8278 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really ...
      but yeah

    • @ezwezgezwez8141
      @ezwezgezwez8141 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thought that too

    • @yoMXTT
      @yoMXTT 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet you could still get sky high with those rockets 😁

  • @riverhaynes1302
    @riverhaynes1302 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thats really cool, an you possibly do DIY laser tag???? DIY laser tag

  • @heyguysjohnfarder
    @heyguysjohnfarder 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Gently swirl it around"
    *SHAKES IT WILDLY*

  • @budapestprojectytc6002
    @budapestprojectytc6002 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man knows how to make a harmonious design

  • @xINVISIGOTHx
    @xINVISIGOTHx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I clicked on this because I had no idea what screw lock sugar rockets were

  • @royaamuzumaki3891
    @royaamuzumaki3891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:27 Grant, what if i use the "candy" fuel, the one with the cooked sugar and potassium nitrate? Will that work instead of the white mix?

    • @rogerwhitley6107
      @rogerwhitley6107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No difference.. only differnce is the way the fuel is prepped and loaded

  • @BTC_DNA
    @BTC_DNA 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the coolest vids I have ever seen

  • @LBDRP
    @LBDRP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your work. please, please make more videos on rockets

  • @mykidseatbricks5739
    @mykidseatbricks5739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What are the measurements to make a smaller motor, say a "C" or a "B", something that would only go roughly 500 feet? I don't have to drive as far for a smaller motor.

  • @JaehyunLim1
    @JaehyunLim1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I wonder who actually makes all of these stuff.

    • @leandrosilna
      @leandrosilna 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @Origamiace135
      @Origamiace135 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do

    • @JaehyunLim1
      @JaehyunLim1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sasha Samarin Really?

    • @Origamiace135
      @Origamiace135 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I made loads of his stuff, including this.

    • @JaehyunLim1
      @JaehyunLim1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sasha Samarin Interesting.

  • @BillyCLeWorth
    @BillyCLeWorth 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is my new favorite channel

  • @no0ne000
    @no0ne000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any chance we could see how well this design can be scaled and/or modified for multiple stages?

  • @carsonfischer2116
    @carsonfischer2116 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "I'm shaking this up by hand to avoid any extra friction" *proceeds to smash it with a wood pole*

  • @user-gy3wz1pg8t
    @user-gy3wz1pg8t 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love watching this but would never make any of it

    • @ryanjorgensen3297
      @ryanjorgensen3297 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yesssss same

    • @elainemaxfield2978
      @elainemaxfield2978 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      me too

    • @SpookyJackie
      @SpookyJackie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, all his videos are fun to watch but I wouldn't do any of it.

    • @YourMJK
      @YourMJK 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would totally do it but getting potassium nitrate in Germany isn't as easy as it is in the US.
      And importing "stump remover" from the UK or the US from Amazon isn't really cheap and would certainly cause problems at shipping

    • @bramf4172
      @bramf4172 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES YOU CAN! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! DON'T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS! JUST DO IT!

  • @rogerwhitley6107
    @rogerwhitley6107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you do to keep the pvc from lighting and or melting? In my experience a heat shield casing of cement or plaster is the only way to keep the fuel from lighting the pvc; ie why the world uses wax coated craft paper, fire retardant pressed cardboard or aluminium tubing.

  • @grahamkingston1679
    @grahamkingston1679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    even though he’s dead his videos are awesome

  • @asapnickybars4693
    @asapnickybars4693 7 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    This is the only section of youtube with intelligent people lol

    • @AriCircuit
      @AriCircuit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      it used to be until you commented (jk)

    • @strength5149
      @strength5149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Official Leo1331 OHHHHH BURNNNNN 😁

    • @AriCircuit
      @AriCircuit 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      :)

    • @backfire357
      @backfire357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      until you find yourself explaining why you need a ton of potassium nitrate.

    • @asapnickybars4693
      @asapnickybars4693 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude!^^

  • @ville3609
    @ville3609 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please can you make more rocket videos? I think they are the best videos and I want to see something bigger or just more different when the normal Randomizer rocket! I really hope you read this and maby you can do it....? Keep doing the best videos on TH-cam! Bye

  • @AllanDeGroot
    @AllanDeGroot 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bentonite clay can also be purchased from Homebrew or Winemaking supplies, as it is used as a "fining" (clearing) for wine and some beers.... it is inexpensive, finely powdered and pretty much water free from these sources

  • @kennethwayman2184
    @kennethwayman2184 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, you should try incorporating a black powder firecracker or something (preferably something more powerful) that ejects with the parachute and make a super firework.

  • @jacobusvisser6428
    @jacobusvisser6428 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mr. Thompson. Would you kindly share an estimate on the force outputted by your rocket, in Newtons. Thank-you.

    • @BKKJunE
      @BKKJunE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, everybody knows that... But we don't know the velocity... -.-

  • @B1ackH0od
    @B1ackH0od 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's cool and all but how do I fit it in my cardboard rocket launcher?

    • @sillysaili
      @sillysaili 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU DON'T

    • @lawbyjake
      @lawbyjake 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remove the crap fins. coat inside with plastidip. KY JELLY THE ROCKET. Done

    • @davidpedras8938
      @davidpedras8938 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you can do some sabots

  • @flemhawker9134
    @flemhawker9134 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, loved every second of it, i wish I could get my hands on that stuff, but here in the uk 😎 "black propellent powder!!?😩 oh god, yes please.

  • @kyefogarty9302
    @kyefogarty9302 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you know you have the best ideas

  • @zdrux
    @zdrux 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    1 7/16, 1 12/16, 4 1/4, 3/4, 5/16, 2 1/2, 3/4 .... good God, I don't know how Americans do it :(

    • @hughjass8755
      @hughjass8755 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Our rulers have longer lines to signify half inches and quarter inches from the 16ths of an inch. I hope that answers your question.

    • @EoRdE6
      @EoRdE6 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +Hugh Jass What he is saying is that those decimals are RIDICULOUS. 1/10 or 1/100 like metric is so much easier.

    • @BCElginTex
      @BCElginTex 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +EoRdE6 Fractions. I love them.

    • @TheCamoflougeFilms
      @TheCamoflougeFilms 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +BC ElginTex said no one ever

    • @BCElginTex
      @BCElginTex 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blake Matthews LOL

  • @Arlequin___
    @Arlequin___ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    use the international system plz, with meters

  • @shkuyt986
    @shkuyt986 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like fun. Thanks a lot. I will try this out some day.

  • @Plokman040
    @Plokman040 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grant I just thought of a perfect project for you. How about teaching us how to make "no thrust rocket motors" I know that sounds weird but for anyone making a film with models that need jets it can be a needed thing.
    I mean Gary Anderson had a whole company once for making them for model films like "Thunderbirds"

  • @purrpyl8865
    @purrpyl8865 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i made the rockets but they just end up with smoke flying out of the bottom!

  • @muncherofpizza
    @muncherofpizza 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm gonna make a rocket as soon as you have temhe vid on the randomizer rocket. But:-)I live in NL. NL sucks because there are so many laws. But screw it I'm just doing it:P

    • @robSTI
      @robSTI 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Eppinga :)))

    • @bob-uj4vn
      @bob-uj4vn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Klopt super irritant.

    • @gorden2500
      @gorden2500 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Eppinga haha, heb het al een keer gedaan in de uiterwaarden hier. zolang er niemand om heen is en je bent niet gevaarlijk bezig zie ik geen probleem

    • @TheChipmunk2008
      @TheChipmunk2008 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jonathan Eppinga Good for you. Be careful, but mostly, the police are still intelligent. The politicians who make the laws aren't though :D

  • @danieldare2640
    @danieldare2640 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, excellent, thank you, inspiring.

  • @bilaltellier8771
    @bilaltellier8771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grant, can you please convert inches into the metric system because I am 8 years old and I only now the metric system and I enjoy a lot your videos! Thank you!