Rocket launcher modification
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Printed Date: 04 Feb 2026 at 11:39am
Topic: Rocket launcher modification
Posted By: harmonist
Subject: Rocket launcher modification
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 2:49pm
Hi all, I've got this fixed light on the top of my rocket launcher that keeps breaking when I put my boat cover on, its also put a hole in the cover. I'm pretty keen to chop the vertical pole in half where the red line is and I'll 3d print a fold down bracket to fold the light down before the cover goes on. My question is can I take to this metal with an angle grinder or will that screw up the chrome coating thats over the top of it? and maybe make it rust too?
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Posted By: yknot
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 3:41pm
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Why not ring cut it with a hack saw or wheel cutters. Grinder sparks will make existing and has potential to leave rust stains ------------- Those that say it can't be done are being overtaken by those doing it. |
Posted By: harmonist
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 3:53pm
| Ok cool good to know, cheers, should I spray the fresh cut with something to prevent rust, like a zinc or chrome spray? |
Posted By: yknot
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 6:08pm
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It wouldn't hurt, especially if the fitting you were going to make covered it. ------------- Those that say it can't be done are being overtaken by those doing it. |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 6:31pm
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Why not mount it on a plastic holder between the 2 rod holders,little less height but shouldnt make to much difference,could feed wire through launcher internally
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2024 at 6:42pm
| You can get folding ones it you cut the pipe down so when you fold it down it should be lower than the rod holders |