novacat14

i keep gloves, and masks on my bench, i find it much better if i am always wearing at least some form of protection while working, also some anti static spray maybe, but i would say keep it empty and clear.

many many thanks, i really liked the page and am glad it is still going

my favs are:

KNO3, it was one of the first chemicals i used, love the stuff and wish i could get my hands on a better source.

Sulfer, ok so im a little wierd but after a bunch of BP goes off u can smell that sulfer, reminds me of being young and building model rockets, long ago

anyway

my dislikes

Charcoal, dont get me wrong it is dead useful and produces great effects, but holy crap does this stuff make a mess, especially when using fine powder for BP.

fine aluminums, especially the german dark stuff. I dont like flash powder, and try to stay away from it, mainly cause i like all my limbs intact, and its too sensitive and those fine aluminums make a mess too!

Add a little glycerine, it gives you more working time.

Would the glycerine have any adverse effects on the comp?

wow, thanks for all the great replies, i am thinking of trying a small amount of flash and if i dont like the effect i will switch to whistle granuals. it is my thoery that flash will be too strong for my liking. Thanks again all ur great!