Cookieman Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Visit My Website Here is a test of an 8 inch strip of my granulated Black Powder. Kn03 75gWillow charcoal 15gSulphur 10gSGRS 5gwater 12g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xetap Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Don't you just HATE it when you light a piece of visco w/a 'Bic' and the spit fries your thumb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieman Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Don't you just HATE it when you light a piece of visco w/a 'Bic' and the spit fries your thumb?I know, didn't happen this time.I usually have one of those long BBQ lighters,but it ran out of fluid when I was doing the vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlos Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 5% of SGRS degrade burning rate. This video show nothing, because only amateur test in the mortar with shell can demonstrate powerfull of BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieman Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 5% of SGRS degrade burning rate. This video show nothing, because only amateur test in the mortar with shell can demonstrate powerfull of BP. Karlos,here is a vid. using the BP for lift in my shells.3" ball shells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco_1322 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Just to let you know, if your shell fires prematurely, with your big ugly mug over the gun, your face will be gone. This thread is worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonny Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 As psyco said that video is terrible. NO part of your body should EVER be over a loaded mortar. Stay safe and stand to the side, and you should have enough fuse sticking out so you can light it without exposing yourself to the top of the gun. That video should be linked in the safety section as an example of how NOT to light off shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Karlos,here is a vid. using the BP for lift in my shells.3" ball shells Cookie, Why did you choose the short mortar and the visco fuse? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieman Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Cookie, Why did you choose the short mortar and the visco fuse? D The mortar was 18 inches long and the fuse I used was chinese visco which, at the time, American Pyrotecknic supply was having a sale,so I bought alot of it. For $2.99 you get a 20 foot pack. It burns at 10 seconds per foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 The mortar was 18 inches long and the fuse I used was chinese visco which, at the time, American Pyrotecknic supply was having a sale,so I bought alot of it. For $2.99 you get a 20 foot pack. It burns at 10 seconds per foot. Price is relative, performance and the application is much more relevant. Visco is not the best choice for a shell leader, quickmatch is a much better option. However, once it is lit it burns instantly. Which means if any part of your body is over the mortar, it will result in injury. Also, matches and bbq lighters should be reserved for cigarettes and pipes. Use a fusee or a propane torch to light fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xetap Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Price is relative...I'll say- the last visco I bought was $2.94/100 ft. Bought >1500', but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts