Newbie Questions

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1. Chlorine itself as donor?

   By pycharm, March 9, 2021
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   • itwasntme
   • March 11, 2021

2. What exactly is in "pyrogen" mix?

   By pycharm, February 26, 2021
   • 10 replies
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   • pycharm
   • March 9, 2021

3. Is the CIA method still viable? 1 2

   By Paramax55, March 8, 2021
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   • Bourbon
   • March 9, 2021

4. How does KNO3 behave on drying and heating?

   By ChrisPer, March 9, 2021
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   • ronmoper76
   • March 9, 2021

5. Legalities of Manufacturing Fireworks

   By yardarmwheeze, February 25, 2021   

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   • laws
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     • manufacturing laws
     • newbie question
   • 4 replies
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   • yardarmwheeze
   • March 2, 2021

6. Where to find magnesium for making magnalium 1 2

   By Mitchell, September 4, 2020
   • 47 replies
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   • yardarmwheeze
   • March 1, 2021

7. Hot Igniter alternative without perchlorate

   By oldfella, January 21, 2021
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   • justvisiting
   • February 28, 2021

8. Why are my cut stars a disaster

   By royster, January 9, 2021
   • 11 replies
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   • SharkWhisperer
   • February 6, 2021

9. Exploding targets 1 2

   By Tim1877, September 2, 2019
   • 29 replies
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   • Carbon796
   • January 26, 2021

10. Proper insert size for each raw in canister shells

    By oldfella, January 20, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • Carbon796
    • January 21, 2021

11. Core diameter + Throat diameter question

    By jamesj01, January 11, 2021   

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    • motor
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    • 3 replies
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    • Arthur
    • January 15, 2021

12. Nitrocellulose lacquer 1 2 3

    By db5086, July 30, 2014
    • 68 replies
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    • nordicwolf
    • January 9, 2021

13. Need tips for flash powder ground salute (bomb?)

    By DoodieSmoothie, January 3, 2021   

    • flash powder
    • salute
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      • salute
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    • DoodieSmoothie
    • January 3, 2021

14. Ping pong balls dissolved in acetone 1 2

    By Bigfatorange, October 8, 2020
    • 27 replies
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    • deepakpyro
    • January 2, 2021

15. Flying fish fuse - going whoosh instead of flying

    By Smokelvr, December 24, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • Smokelvr
    • December 27, 2020

16. Flash Powder Safety Questions 1 2

    By Hext, August 27, 2020
    • 29 replies
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    • SharkWhisperer
    • December 26, 2020

17. Is it possible to use one continuous fuse for lift charge and timing in small shells?

    By JoeyMac, June 21, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • SharkWhisperer
    • December 22, 2020

18. Water amount in stars and other compositons

    By xer, December 22, 2020   

    • cutting
    • stars
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      • stars
      • binding
      • dextrin
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    • Arthur
    • December 22, 2020

19. My Story

    By AndyPyroNoob, December 13, 2020   

    • Newbie
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    • Richtee
    • December 20, 2020

20. Good source for basics on formula explanations.

    By walran, September 26, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • Smokelvr
    • December 16, 2020

21. Getting licensed

    By Mitchell, June 17, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • Smokelvr
    • December 16, 2020

22. Pyrobin

    By Blackmach, September 11, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • SharkWhisperer
    • December 4, 2020

23. Slow BP Methods

    By LiamPyro, July 28, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • shockie
    • November 28, 2020

24. Moisture before ramming.

    By Bourbon, June 13, 2020   

    • black powderBP
    • moisture
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      • Clay nozzle
    • 4 replies
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    • Bourbon
    • November 23, 2020

25. Old keyboards instead ping-pong balls

    By nils, November 11, 2020
    • 18 replies
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    • kingkama
    • November 23, 2020