Appalachiannative
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If only I owned one lol from what I understand they're pretty priceySo many varieties of grapevines that its hard to tell which ones are better. I would use a chronograph to test FPS of different charcoal used.
If only I owned one lol from what I understand they're pretty priceySo many varieties of grapevines that its hard to tell which ones are better. I would use a chronograph to test FPS of different charcoal used.
Well that's the thing this is a vine but not a grapevine. It's a creeper type vine. Takes over trees like ivy or kudzu, my wife breaks out if she handles it while it's green I dont. I've got to cut it off my trees and dispose of it anyway Part of why I'm curious since I could at least find a new way to put some to use. I've found I can twist it into decorative wreaths and ladders for the Mrs roses to grow on so it would be great to make it useful to me as well. I'll get a clean paint can and give it a try ASAP and post info on the resultsSo many varieties of grapevines that its hard to tell which ones are better. I would use a chronograph to test FPS of different charcoal used.
Wow, that vine sounds like poison ivy.Well that's the thing this is a vine but not a grapevine. It's a creeper type vine. Takes over trees like ivy or kudzu, my wife breaks out if she handles it while it's green I dont. I've got to cut it off my trees and dispose of it anyway Part of why I'm curious since I could at least find a new way to put some to use. I've found I can twist it into decorative wreaths and ladders for the Mrs roses to grow on so it would be great to make it useful to me as well. I'll get a clean paint can and give it a try ASAP and post info on the results
Well that's the thing this is a vine but not a grapevine. It's a creeper type vine. Takes over trees like ivy or kudzu, my wife breaks out if she handles it while it's green I dont. I've got to cut it off my trees and dispose of it anyway Part of why I'm curious since I could at least find a new way to put some to use. I've found I can twist it into decorative wreaths and ladders for the Mrs roses to grow on so it would be great to make it useful to me as well. I'll get a clean paint can and give it a try ASAP and post info on the results
So many varieties of grapevines that its hard to tell which ones are better. I would use a chronograph to test FPS of different charcoal used.
If only I owned one lol from what I understand they're pretty pricey
I know what poison ivy looks like with the three leaves. This is Sumac. It's a lot like poison ivy but not everyone is affected by it. I'm not.Wow, that vine sounds like poison ivy.
I've heard that grapevine makes good charcoal. I've got a lot of sumac vines around my house that have a wooden texture. Thinking about making some charcoal with them. Any thoughts on this?
Really? I've always disposed of the stuff by burning. I just done breath it in. Light the fire in my burning pit then get way back. Oh well I guess I'll try cedar chips or cut down some red maple
Only reason I considered the red maple was because I've heard it's what goex usesI suggest you go with the cedar. From what I've been reading, hardwoods make less than awesome charcoal for BP. As I understand it, the open grain of softwoods has something to do with how well they work. Maybe the experts can chime in with more info, but to me, cedar sounds like the better choice.
Best wishes in your projects!
Dirty Bob
A question about your statement; "If you don't let them completely dry, they break up even easier.", Does leaving it softer help to hold F the size wanted?
By the way, what size screens will make approximately 4F, 3F and 2F granulations? Anyone here know? And where can I find the screen material in 2 foot squares?
Thanks,
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"If you make your pucks thinner, they break up easier. No more than 1/4"."
Yes, I mentioned that earlier, but didn't learn it until I saw the video I posted where they ran about 6" diameter pucks 1/4" thick.
A question about your statement; "If you don't let them completely dry, they break up even easier.", Does leaving it softer help to hold F the size wanted? Also, the hardness of my pucks was very hard immediately, because I used somewhere between 5 and 10 tons against a small diameter cylinder.
It seems logical to me that a larger diameter puck will take more tonnage to achieve high density, and high density is the way to maximize the power of a measure by volume, up to a limit of course.
I bought all my screens at Amazon. They are really nice but also really pricey. They should last a lifetime though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLWMTN1?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
"scientific tests show that speed increases up to 500% are possible when using ,high performance charcoal. Thus, who wants optimum performance is referred to the latter."
Since I'm looking only for maximum power per volume from my BP I can see that it's not simply as simple as tossing a paint can into a fire with some little sticks in it, that is if I want to make better powder than what's available commercially.
A 500% increase in speed is huge!
So I bought soil sieves similar to what mmb617 shows, made in Japan for a much more moderate price and more moderate capability unfortunately, the next preparation is acquiring suitable charcoal.
I thought this website may be found interesting though written for fireworks BP making, not gun BP making, https://pyrodata.com/chemicals/Charcoal.
Note that two types of alder are mentioned as "Very suitable", plus Paulownia and willow, of course. The Alder is very common in my area but it's not that simple, there are two species that are listed as very suitable and the other two just "Suitable". Obviously a study of what is available to the experimenter in his or her area is indicated, and, it seems to me, when it is cut, at what moisture levels during the coking process, and whatever the process used as per below.
The author also mentions that the process are very greatly important, and that's the first time I've heard that; "scientific tests show that speed increases up to 500% are possible when using ,high performance charcoal. Thus, who wants optimum performance is referred to the latter."
Since I'm looking only for maximum power per volume from my BP I can see that it's not simply as simple as tossing a paint can into a fire with some little sticks in it, that is if I want to make better powder than what's available commercially.
A 500% increase in speed is huge!
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...but but just saying "Mine's great BP" without proof is what's called anecdotal information. Not that it's subject automatically to doubt, but it's also not subject to acceptance without proof.
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