Another I.D. Needed

[bluelake]

Originally Posted by clockwork

hey Bluelake they used a pinkinsh in color nitrate that they bought in the local store (way back in the mountians) LOL. They also use picked up the Sulfer at the store. he used the charcol from are fire then threw all of it in a Mortar & Pestle and ground to a fine powder then he would test his mixture by taking a small amount and light it and wound add more nitrate intell it burned to his satisfaction. his lead for the shot gun was also primitive they used the water drop system were they pour the lead into water to form the pellets.

Very interesting. It kind of sounds like how I make coffee--I keep testing until I get it the way I like it. Hey, if it works, why not?

[kahnjar1]

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

[bluelake]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

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

To keep on topic, I'll just send you a PM.

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

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

[celtan]

Add to that static. Avoid packing the powder in Glad-type bags and storing them together. Avoid loose grains lying around, and specially any electronic equipment nearby, such as cellphones and lamps.

Remember The Maine!

M

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I should have actually said "FRICTION" rather than percussion but either CAN cause black powder to ignite.
Stu