barnetmill
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I hate telling someone not to do something and as long as your are far away from me it is really not my concern. As had already been mentioned there is considerable danger from trying to make your own black powder. Technically it will likely be difficult to make a product as good as can you buy.
I have toured powder plants that made military smokeless powders which is different of course. However, it was interesting to see what measures they went to, to avoid sparks and the blast zones between different operations. There are many historical accounts of powder mills blowing up. How much do you think you can save and what is your time worth? Will your fire insurance cover the loss of structures from making your own powder? At least do not make the power anywhere near your house. Use a separate building and learn all you can prior to starting out.
Good luck
I have toured powder plants that made military smokeless powders which is different of course. However, it was interesting to see what measures they went to, to avoid sparks and the blast zones between different operations. There are many historical accounts of powder mills blowing up. How much do you think you can save and what is your time worth? Will your fire insurance cover the loss of structures from making your own powder? At least do not make the power anywhere near your house. Use a separate building and learn all you can prior to starting out.
Good luck