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Forum: Tech Log

19th Dec 2017, 03:17

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Depleted Uranium used as ballast in 747

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Posted By westhawk

I find the stories of how some of the NASCAR team...

I find the stories of how some of the NASCAR team owners rose to prominence rather inspiring. Hendrick has been through allot, both good and bad.

I wouln't mind seeing the 'vettes myself.

Forum: Tech Log

18th Dec 2017, 02:38

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Depleted Uranium used as ballast in 747

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Posted By westhawk

Yeah, machining custom parts on a small scale is...

Yeah, machining custom parts on a small scale is gonna get expensive. The NASCAR ballast weights could be cut from standard bar stock, then milled to the final dimensions and tapped for attachment to...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Dec 2017, 23:22

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Depleted Uranium used as ballast in 747

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Posted By westhawk

No, tungsten is not quite that expensive!...

No, tungsten is not quite that expensive! Machining it might be if you don't already have the necessary tools and equipment. Maybe you're thinking of that notoriously difficult to procure metal known...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Dec 2017, 21:57

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Depleted Uranium used as ballast in 747

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Posted By westhawk

DU cheaper to buy, but maybe not to produce end...

DU cheaper to buy, but maybe not to produce end user products like counterweights. I suppose the cost analysis could possibly be skewed by how much government contractors like Boeing and Lockheed...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Dec 2017, 14:35

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Depleted Uranium used as ballast in 747

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Posted By westhawk

The warning notice provided in the maintenance...

The warning notice provided in the maintenance manual for the Lockheed Jetstar with respect to the DU mass balance weights warns against cutting, grinding, drilling or otherwise disturbing the...

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