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I tried your method real quick and then shared it on a couple of other forums Great idea! It would work in a pinch for sure.

Thanks for posting the video.

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I was skeptical at first but when you started stretching the roll it suddenly clicked. I freaking love it! Thank you so much for sharing. Im going to give it a go.
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Does the burning plastic smell bad? Obviously smell is a relative thing, but most of us here like the smell of burning BP, does this offset it?

 

Since I already have plastic wrap in my build kit, this is a great backup if I ever run out of fuse on site (10+ hours away from home).

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Does the burning plastic smell bad? Obviously smell is a relative thing, but most of us here like the smell of burning BP, does this offset it?

 

Since I already have plastic wrap in my build kit, this is a great backup if I ever run out of fuse on site (10+ hours away from home).

It does but not that bad in my opinion.

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Wow, that technique is very cool. When stretched, the stuff tightens down on the powder?

 

Btw, whats the best brand of plastic wrap for this?

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Wow, that technique is very cool. When stretched, the stuff tightens down on the powder?

 

Btw, whats the best brand of plastic wrap for this?

Im pretty sure any food plastic wrap would work the same.

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After doing some research, anyone that tries this should go with Stretch-Tite cling wrap. Saran kinda works, but ST is most likely the best.

 

Now, yall probably think its hilarious Im so interested in this when I have tons of good Visco and my fuse blackmatch. Its the first solid alternative to Visco yet to be discovered!

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After doing some research, anyone that tries this should go with Stretch-Tite cling wrap. Saran kinda works, but ST is most likely the best.

 

Now, yall probably think its hilarious Im so interested in this when I have tons of good Visco and my fuse blackmatch. Its the first solid alternative to Visco yet to be discovered!

Yeah its very similar to visco. And the easiest way to make a quality fuse. Without ordering any expensive machines.

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I dunno, black match works just fine as an ignition fuse, is more versatile, and is just as easy. That being said I think this is a cool process!
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I dunno, black match works just fine as an ignition fuse, is more versatile, and is just as easy. That being said I think this is a cool process!

Black match works but not as great as this fuse in my opinion. It is waterproof and black match is not.

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Im not building waterproof shells or rockets ;)

Lol yeah but for other stuff. ofc black match is more then good enough for shells etc

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I'm building torpedoes and this is just the ticket! Now if I can figure out how to sink my Styrofoam submarine I'll be golden!
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C'mon guys, it is more than just waterproof. It is wind proof and allows for colors or other effects to be used. Black match is great but I shy away from using it if I expect wind or even a heavy dew. Not everyone lives in a dry climate. This is a good easy method for the increasingly self sufficient pyro to make fuse.

 

I still buy visco.

 

Jason

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Honestly... I was looking around the hardware store looking for something to put a clear coating on it with.

 

Do you all know how much it rains sideways constantly here in the northwest? Three months, LoL

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I still want Twignberry's kit visco machine.
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+1 OM. That thing was sweet! Hopefully whatever gears are turning on that deal work out, and they become available.
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I'm building torpedoes and this is just the ticket! Now if I can figure out how to sink my Styrofoam submarine I'll be golden!

 

It takes some testing, but if you build the styrofoam enclosure with some metal inside, iron or lead work well, then seal up the enclosure, it will sink. Figure out the right amount for the size of submarine and you can accurately sink it to a specific depth without hitting the bottom.

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I tried that but they needed the pool back for swimming lessons.

Science is hard.

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