qwezxc12 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Not exactly a tutorial, as there are plenty out there (Passfire's being the best, I think), but I thought this was the best place to host templates for off-center spiking on canister (cylindrical) shells. I drew these up in MS Visio and saved as a pdf. There are three templates, one on each page: 4in - 16 vertical strands5in - 24 vertical strands6in - 32 vertical strands I printed them out on manila card stock and use the templates to mark my cans before spiking, but you could always use ordinary paper, cut them out and afix them directly to the shell end-disks as well. (edited 'cause I can't count)4_5_6_can_spiking.pdf Edited January 5, 2009 by qwezxc12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonny Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Not exactly a tutorial, as there are plenty out there (Passfire's being the best, I think), but I thought this was the best place to host templates for off-center spiking on canister (cylindrical) shells. I drew these up in MS Visio and saved as a pdf. There are three templates, one on each page: 4in - 16 vertical strands5in - 24 vertical strands6in - 32 vertical strands I printed them out on manila card stock and use the templates to mark my cans before spiking, but you could always use ordinary paper, cut them out and afix them directly to the shell end-disks as well. (edited 'cause I can't count) Any chance you can make up a template for 3in - 12 vertical strands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBluePyro Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Any chance you can make up a template for 3in - 12 vertical strands? Yeah 3" would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwezxc12 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ok guys, I added to the template. I do not personally make 3in cans, so I guessed on the OD at 2.5". The pdf now has: 3in - 12 vertical strands4in - 16 vertical strands5in - 24 vertical strands6in - 32 vertical strands Hope it helps you out.3_4_5_6_can_spiking.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks265 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 OK how about an 8" please? I ain't just ain't a kiddin' either! I was going to use the five inch and clock it half way and then extend the lines. 7-1/4" still fits on the paper. The 6" was quite handy so thanks for that! Mark Ok guys, I added to the template. I do not personally make 3in cans, so I guessed on the OD at 2.5". The pdf now has: 3in - 12 vertical strands4in - 16 vertical strands5in - 24 vertical strands6in - 32 vertical strands Hope it helps you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBluePyro Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks mate I downloaded it straight away. Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonny Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Ok guys, I added to the template. I do not personally make 3in cans, so I guessed on the OD at 2.5". The pdf now has: 3in - 12 vertical strands4in - 16 vertical strands5in - 24 vertical strands6in - 32 vertical strands Hope it helps you out. Thanks. 2.5" will be perfect for me as that is the size of former I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwezxc12 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 OK how about an 8" please? I ain't just ain't a kiddin' either! I was going to use the five inch and clock it half way and then extend the lines. 7-1/4" still fits on the paper. The 6" was quite handy so thanks for that! Mark Mark, What's the vertical strand count on an eight? I'll make a template if you promise to make and shoot an eight inch can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks265 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Mark, What's the vertical strand count on an eight? I'll make a template if you promise to make and shoot an eight inch can! Fulcanelli calls out 48 verticals and a 7-1/4" disc is required. I am making this baby from the ground up and after tomorrow I will have lots of time as my job went out west and no job for the near future---just pyro and fishing--- oh darn! I made my own end discs now by laminating .025 chip board with sodium sylicate and held under 20 tons for 2 days. I cleaned out my old pics and stuff to make room for new so I will utilize the gallery for pics. On an up note I was told that I could still come back to the shop and use their equipment for personal use. I am talking milling machine and lathe. I scored some plastic so I may make my own star plate. But first is a former for the 8". As far as shooting it, well lets see now the wife goes into shooters cert. this month where on completion she will be handed the torch and I get the camera back then maybe I can post some fricken video for once! The only thing holding me back from a promise is a piece of gun to check the final fit. I have a habit of building them with not much room to spare! With all that said I promise! You have the easy part, but I have the fun part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwezxc12 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Now 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8in can spiking templates (7.25"OD x 48 verticals) Have fun building!3_4_5_6_8_can_spiking.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2354 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Could you possibly make a one for a 2" shell (1.5") with 10 verticals? I Could never get my multi-breaks laying on top of each other, I think my spiking was to blame. Edited July 13, 2009 by nick2354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Just stuff some newspaper in between the breaks to even them out. Some will say that a good multibreak shouldn't stack flat, mine never do. I also use a non-traditional technique, where I paste each break before assembling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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