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Old 21st January 2010, 03:37 AM   #22
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An interesting aside from the original post! IF anyone is going to try this recipe be well aware that black powder can explode by PERCUSSION ONLY, and does not necessarily need a spark to ignite it. So be REAL CAREFUL if you are grinding it in any way!
Regards Stuart
I should have actually said "FRICTION" rather than percussion but either CAN cause black powder to ignite.
Stu
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