Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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DIY Paper Straw for Model Rocket Wiring: Run Wires Like a Pro!
Imagine you're deep into building an upper-stage model rocket, and you need a perfectly straight tube to snake those critical wires from the electronics bay down to the motor igniter. No store-bought straws long enough? No problem! In this hands-on episode of the Apogee Rocketry Workshop, Tim Van Milligan shares his genius hack: crafting your own custom paper straw using just a 3/16" or 1/4" launch rod, paper strips, tape, and wood glue.
Watch as Tim takes you step-by-step—from cutting half-inch paper strips and wrapping the first layer with tape, to spreading glue for a rock-solid bond, drying it to perfection, and trimming it razor-sharp. He covers all the pitfalls too: avoiding overlaps, smoothing out crinkles, and getting it off the rod without a hitch. The result? A lightweight, wire-friendly tube ideal for staging electronics in your rockets!
This simple technique came from a real customer request—now it's yours to use on your next build. Whether you're a beginner tackling your first electronics bay or a pro optimizing multi-stage flights, this video will save you time and frustration.
Ready to build and fly? Head to ApogeeRockets.com for kits, motors, electronics, and supplies.
#ModelRockets #RocketryDIY #ElectronicsBay #RocketWiring #ApogeeRockets #ModelRocketBuild #HobbyRocketry
May the winds be light, may the skies be blue, and may all your rockets fly straight and true! – Tim Van Milligan
ApogeeRockets.com -
DIY Paper Straw for Model Rocket Wiring: Run Wires Like a Pro!
Imagine you're deep into building an upper-stage model rocket, and you need a perfectly straight tube to snake those critical wires from the electronics bay down to the motor igniter. No store-bought straws long enough? No problem! In this hands-on episode of the Apogee Rocketry Workshop, Tim Van Milligan shares his genius hack: crafting your own custom paper straw using just a 3/16" or 1/4" launch rod, paper strips, tape, and wood glue.
Watch as Tim takes you step-by-step—from cutting half-inch paper strips and wrapping the first layer with tape, to spreading glue for a rock-solid bond, drying it to perfection, and trimming it razor-sharp. He covers all the pitfalls too: avoiding overlaps, smoothing out crinkles, and getting it off the rod without a hitch. The result? A lightweight, wire-friendly tube ideal for staging electronics in your rockets!
This simple technique came from a real customer request—now it's yours to use on your next build. Whether you're a beginner tackling your first electronics bay or a pro optimizing multi-stage flights, this video will save you time and frustration.
Ready to build and fly? Head to ApogeeRockets.com for kits, motors, electronics, and supplies.
#ModelRockets #RocketryDIY #ElectronicsBay #RocketWiring #ApogeeRockets #ModelRocketBuild #HobbyRocketry
May the winds be light, may the skies be blue, and may all your rockets fly straight and true! – Tim Van Milligan
