Jsefcik4958 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hey guys need some help, im looking for a way/idea on how to fill tubes with black powder for our cannon we use on the forth... cannon goes off tube comes out and black powder makes a good pop... but i need to fill alot of tubes.... any tools or ideas how to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaMonkey Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Is the "tube" loaded with the Black Powder charge for the cannon,or,is the cannon loaded with Black Powder then the tube is insertedand fired like a projectile salute that then explodes some distanceaway? I'm not getting the gist of your question. If the tube contains the Black Powder charge for the cannon, isthe tube a hard tube or a soft tube? Is the tube consumed inthe process or does it survive the shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsefcik4958 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 It explodes in the air. A little bp is put in the cannon before hand ... when let the tube is shot into the sky... but i wanna fill this cardboard tubes with black powder is a quick way... i shoot it alot so i want someway to just fill a ton of them at once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrokid Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Have you designed a timing mechanism? How will the tube survive being shot from the cannon without leaking fire to the payload? I think some prototyping is in order before scale up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetICouldMake1 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 What this sounds like to me: hi, I want to know how I can make a bunch of salutes real fast. But don't worry, I'm making them with BP. You're basically looking to make small insert shells. A gang press and shift plate for filling are what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 The usual way of measuring powder is with a small scoop, Try a homewares shop for a set of measuring spoons of 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon. Guide the measured powder with a small funnel. If you need more then use a bigger scoop. Getting the design inc the fusing sorted and finding the right tubes and plugs may be limiting with the short time you have allowed yourself. Most times items want to be in a finished box for a week to let all the gums and glues fully harden. All my failures have been through rushed glue joints not reaching full strength before firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsefcik4958 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 My goal is to fill the tubes with black powder but at like 50 at once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 The amount and quality of woodwork needed would be a waste of the few days before the 4th. With aspoon and funnel you should get a tube loaded in under two seconds. Then the glue should have time to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 try a funnel and a measuring scoop. the other option is a jig to hold the tubes and a slide dispenser you fill and it sets on top of the jigged tubes like what you see the manufacturers use to load cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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