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Last update: 09 Dec 03
Webmaster: Melissa Mikulec




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERRA Booster/Tank Construction

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST OF BOOSTER CONSTRUCTION!!!!

The pictures shown below is just the first step in booster/dart transition phase. Manny and Melissa had first on experience on just how long it takes to lathe a solid aluminum block! Many hours to trim down a dull piece of aluminum to a bright, shiny, mirror look. We give thanks to Todd and Dave for all their help in the machine shop and look forward to spending many more hours with you!!!! Click on pictures to enlarge.

Greg using his power tools to cutting ASTM-241 tube. The before picture of our solid aluminum block. Todd teaching Melissa how to lathe.
Manny strutting his stuff on the lathe. Manny looking very focused. Check out that hot stuff!!!
 
Only the beginning finish of our solid block. (5 hours later!) Melissa using the calipers to measure the diameter of the soon to be bulkhead.

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