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22nd November 2008, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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24th November 2008, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Michael,
Thank you for the information re. tinder. It seems it's the same fungus I use to make tinder for fire-lighting, but treated in a different manner. (When charred, it catches and holds a spark very well.) The soaking in saltpetre would make it much less brittle, ...must try some! The pictures you have posted show the small pieces of tinder very well, as well as the rope - sized matchcord! Thank you for these pictures Michael. Richard. |
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24th November 2008, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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Tinder
Hi, Richard,
I sent you an email containing further information. The German guy who sells tinder would also give you his recipe. If you are interested I would gladly assist you in translation etc. Best, Michael |
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