Gryphon steps to the podium...

[Derek]

The consequences page is "rough" but I think it is adequate, the only problem would be that lack of an "intermediary" page between traumatizing your public and letting them into the wonderful world of pyro.

I would suggest a page after the consequences page outlining the importance of using actual brains when dealing with pyrotechnics, possibly outlining safety procedures, and suggestion "newbie" recepies, like the KNO3 and sucrose smoke comp.

As far as my personal experience goes, I've played with with the sugar smoke comp for too much, and I want to move on, I've made some decent BP as well, using my ball-mill of course.

I really haven't bothered with pressing the BP into anything that would blow up, but I know it burns nicely with zero slag in a good batch.

Now that thats out of the way, what particular smoke comp would you recommend as the next step?

BTW, I bought a 50 lb bag of KN03 a while back, and I have about 30 lbs left... (Thats the only size I could find)


-Derek

 

[PsychoYoda]

Well... I uh... just checked out that Consequences page about the pyrotechnics...
Excuse my language, but all I have to say about that is... HOLY ****IN SHIT! I'm never touching even a sparkler again!!!!!

 

[Billdog]

Why would their be any reason to tell the weight, it's ball type or military designation of the bullets, won't the right weapon(s) and max containment do? ie M16A2/M4/M249 30-round and M16A2/M4/M249 30-round AP

 

[Guest]

Derek, if you'd like to try a more advanced smoke composition, check out the colored smokes that use potassium chlorate. Because they use such a small amount it's pretty safe to handle, although the dyes are usually toxic and VERY messy. A good starting point would be to order some pre-mixed smoke mix from Skylighter. They have a few different colors, and all you need to do is add the required amount of KClO3, press into a tube, and ignite. No mess and less hassle, the smoke mix is good stuff.

PsychoYoda, there's no need to be scared off because of that page. Read the descriptions below the pictures and realize that all of these injuries were the result of ignorance, stupidity, complacency, or a combination of the three. People putting blasting caps in their mouths, manufacturing pipe bombs and explosive booby traps, etc. Just be careful and use some common sense and you'll be fine. Hell, I've been making fireworks for almost 8 years now and I've never had an accident because I take care to know what I'm doing. And believe me, I've worked with some compositions that even experienced professional manufacturers are afraid to touch.

Billdog, I suppose there isn't any reason to include bullet weights, although I figured if there was room for it why not throw it in. If someone doesn't care, they don't need to read it. Those that do, will enjoy knowing the detail is there. Call me a fanatic, I know I would! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Also, I'm not sure if this is valid but it may aid in distinguishing between ammo types by quickly glancing at the numbers to determine what you've picked up. Granted most players not up to speed on bullet weights wouldn't have the first clue about what is what, but if I'm picking up mags and "55" and "62" flash across my screen, I know I've got differences in there somewhere. Just a thought.

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[Hodag]

Every time I see one of your web pages, I must seek immediate psycho-therapy. I want as much info about my ammunition as I can possibly get--including the Lot number if possible...

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-- Maybe you can suggest something. As a matter of fact, you do suggest something. You suggest a baboon. I'm sorry I said that; it isn't fair to the other baboons.--
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