SKC Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Hello,, I've tried to make quickmatch with some unsuccessfull attempts. I've prepared BP with fine KNO3----------------75parts Sulfur-----------------10parts Airfloat Charcoal---15parts. All were in fine quality & screenmixed. I added some ricestarch to make it a slurry, dipped thin cotton string and rubbed with the slurry so BP reacheS inner layers of the strIng. Dried it under Sun. When ignited it burnt like little slow match. What I want to prepare is it should burn 1-1.5ft/sec. I need to prepare this to light a series of gerb simultaneously or use it for shell construction Please advice........of course Thanks in advance. Edited April 1, 2018 by SKC
Arthur Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 Quick match is only black match with a paper sleeve round it. The flame front passes along inside the paper tube keeping the energy inside and the flame front moving very fast Usually there would be four or five cotton strands, individually or together coated in BP slurry inside a paper sleeve. Sometimes there is also a plastic layer for moisture resistance. IMO the cotton only holds the powder it's the outer layer of powder that fuels the flame. from 3,20
fckiamdead Posted April 1, 2018 Posted April 1, 2018 Hello,, I've tried to make quickmatch with some unsuccessfull attempts. I've prepared BP with fine KNO3----------------75parts Sulfur-----------------10parts Airfloat Charcoal---15parts. All were in fine quality & screenmixed. I added some ricestarch to make it a slurry, dipped thin cotton string and rubbed with the slurry so BP reacheS inner layers of the strIng. Dried it under Sun. When ignited it burnt like little slow match. What I want to prepare is it should burn 1-1.5ft/sec. I need to prepare this to light a series of gerb simultaneously or use it for shell construction Please advice........of course Thanks in advance.Put a sleeve on the match and see the magiq. Regards
Sulphurstan Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Skc,If not done already, you might build a blackmatch machine. It's easy (I made some picture Of how to build one in my gallery, step by step, so easy), and I don't regret because each strand is coated with BP and once the black match is piped, you have the speed you need! Just use 75-15-10 + 3 dext , Willow or hemp, and you're done. Ned's video here is also a must. Edited April 2, 2018 by Sulphurstan
Arthur Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 Find a plastic milk bottle ( https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recyclenow.com%2Fsites%2Ffiles%2Frecyclenow%2Fstyles%2Fcustom_thumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fmedia_wysiwyg%2Fplastic%2520milk%2520bottles%25201.jpg%3Fitok%3D-V19ywMa&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recyclenow.com%2Fwhat-to-do-with%2Fmilk-bottles-0&docid=Xz0BwDAjBN5rAM&tbnid=CN9h7ATPH5BzbM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwj2j5DT_JvaAhVJKMAKHbcVC2MQMwinAigAMAA..i&w=270&h=190&bih=794&biw=1440&q=plastic%20milk%20bottles&ved=0ahUKEwj2j5DT_JvaAhVJKMAKHbcVC2MQMwinAigAMAA&iact=mrc&uact=8 ) Remove the side opposite the handle nail the three sided pot to the floor thread string(s) through the handle then part fill the pot with a slurry of BP milled powder and some binder and some water. Pull string so that it rises up the side near the screw cap. Pull slowly and wind onto a big frame above the pot. Pulling the string will stir the slurry and remove both water and powder. Once the string is dry make into groups of 3 - 5 threads and enclose in a Kraft paper sleeve. Further enclose in brown packing tape if some moisture resistance is needed. Use a small bottle to make a little match or a gallon bottle to make match by the mile.
SKC Posted April 2, 2018 Author Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks To All for replying, Such little things amuses and makes more addicted. Out of home due to job purposes & excited to try soon. Share with all of you in same thread. But can't post a video here & still not created youtube channel. Edited April 2, 2018 by SKC
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