Green_as_my_powder

[quote name='starseeker' date='06 July 2009 - 02:25 PM' timestamp='1246908355' post='57566']
Has anyone been able to make their own "blades" to go on the tube? I've been using plastic mail order ones and I've almost run out.

Thanks for any tips!
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I use the large lolipop sticks,steam them on the kettle then twist them into shape,(I find that the sticks from the soleros are best)
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I'm new to pyrotechnics. I guess "buzz bombs" isn't really a standard term. I've been following the instructions found on the www.cannonfuse.com site. This is where I got the blades as well. Sorry I wasn't more clear from the start.

I am more ignorant than most, but I try to make up for my ignorance (gradually, of course) by doing tests. I too was concerned about the sensitivitiy of flash since I have almost no experience. From reading, it seemed that whistle mix was the most sensitive of the flash powders I use (more sensitive than general purpose H3 or other aluminum based) so I did a series of tests trying to get it to ignite. I posted the details of these tests awhile back. The final test was hitting a small paper canister full of whistle mix with a high speed bullet (several times). The bullet was copper jacketed, and the canister was mounted on wook--no spark. None of the tests resulted in ignition. For my own sake, I think the danger is mostly from spark and less so from mechanical impact. Certainly not conclusive, but I'm more comfortable working with flash after doing these tests.

Sorry...dumb fingers. The canister was mounted on wood.

I am more ignorant than most, but I try to make up for my ignorance (gradually, of course) by doing tests. I too was concerned about the sensitivitiy of flash since I have almost no experience. From reading, it seemed that whistle mix was the most sensitive of the flash powders I use (more sensitive than general purpose H3 or other aluminum based) so I did a series of tests trying to get it to ignite. I posted the details of these tests awhile back. The final test was hitting a small paper canister full of whistle mix with a high speed bullet (several times). The bullet was copper jacketed, and the canister was mounted on wook--no spark. None of the tests resulted in ignition. For my own sake, I think the danger is mostly from spark and less so from mechanical impact. Certainly not conclusive, but I'm more comfortable working with flash after doing these tests.

Thanks for the info. I'll "aim lower" and save the stars for when I can make bigger shells!

Thanks for the link, but I didn't see any paris green listed. Perhaps they have stopped selling it as well...