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THE BASICS OF THEATRICAL SPECIAL
EFFECTS
Three years in the making and now
available in this long awaited special effects book written by Gary W.
Purrington. The only one of it's kind, this massive book is 193 professionally
bound 8 1/2" X 11" pages packed with color photos, detailed
diagrams, charts, formulations and step-by-step instructions on how to produce
theatrical special effects of all kinds. Also included is permit & licensing
information, contact numbers for ATFE, APA, DOT, etc., insurance details,
safety, production sets, firing equipment, props and delivery devices and of
course, mixtures & formulations, most of which have never been placed
in print before! The 16 chapters include making flash paper with or
without acid, making electric igniters and pyrogens, color flame and
sparkler-cord, making Ninja-style Throw-downs that really work,
crossmatch & quickmatch, smoke pots, smoke fog solutions, candles, smoking
rope, exploding smoke, etc., flash pots, mines, concussion mortars and mixtures,
combat simulations, bullet/body hits & blood bags, squibs, proximity
special effects and mixtures/delivery, simulated laser hits and electric arcs,
flash and concussion powders and delivery, complete chapter on pyrotechnic math
with informative charts, MUCH MORE! There is not another book like it
available anywhere at any price!
TRSPECFX -
BASICS OF THEATRICAL SPECIAL EFFECTS - 193 PAGES 8 1/2" X 11" - $79.35
- 2 LBS
THE POOR MAN'S PRIMER MANUAL
This work details the production of
ammunition primers from a commercial prospective and then in the final chapter
gives comprehensive step by step instructions on how to produce (re-load) spent
primers in a home laboratory environment. The well documented book covers the
process of creating the necessary materials (priming mixtures), primer component
reconditioning and development and procurement of the basic tools used. It also
gives information on making some of the chemical ingredients not easily found.
The topics are detailed in a manner that the student can readily understand both
on a practical and academic level. 8 1/2" X 11", 244 fully illustrated
pages, softcover.
TRPMPM -
ILLUSTRATED POOR MAN'S PRIMER MANUAL - 244 PAGES - 8 1/2" X 11" -
$32.15 - 2 LBS
BALL MILLING THEORY & PRACTICE FOR THE
AMATEUR
This 8 1/2" X 11", 66 page book on the
subject of ball milling for the amateur takes you from the science of milling,
through the actual construction of an efficient, inexpensive and attractive ball
mill for your workshop. Fully illustrated details include the science of ball
milling, step by step plans including bill of materials and tooling, method of
casting lead milling media, milling jar construction, use the mill and
improvements that may be added later. Whether you need to mill grams of
chemicals or pounds, this book can improve your milling productivity.
TRMILL - BALL
MILLING THEORY & PRACTICE - 66 PAGES - $24.85 - 1LB
FIREWORKS: THE ART, SCIENCE & TECHNIQUE -
BY DR. TAKEO SHIMIZU
This is most likely the most sought after
fireworks construction book of all time! This 3rd edition was printed in 1996
after being long out of print and is again available for a meager price. It
explains hundreds of items with charts, formulations and illustrations.
Hardbound 300+ very informative pages. A must!
TRFAST - T.
SHIMIZU - FIREWORKS: ART, SCIENCE & TECHNIQUE - 300+ PAGES - $113.85 - 3 LBS out of stock
THE CHEMISTRY OF POWDER AND EXPLOSIVES - T.L. DAVIS
A rare find for the ordnance expert and advanced pyrotechnist, supplying a wealth of info
on the behavior of fireworks and explosives substances and phenomena - both chemical
and physical chapters include black powder, pyrotechnics: color stars & flares,
fusees, torches, lances, whistles, rockets, roman candles, gerbs, wheels, fountains,
comets, aerial shells & mortars, toy caps, torpedoes, firecrackers, sparklers, smokes,
etc., etc. Also covered are properties of powders, dynamite and other explosives,
nitromines, primary explosives, detonators and primers. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 hardcover - 490
pages, illustrated.
TRCPE - CHEMISTRY OF POWDER & EXPLOSIVES - 490
PAGES - $36.85/EA - 2 LBS
ADVANCED HOMEMADE FIREWORKS
Learn to safely make fireworks at home that really work. This booklet covers in detail how
to make skyrockets, pinwheels, roman candles, aerial bomb shells, fountains and
firecrackers. Complete explanation of each chemical and it's use makes manufacture easy
and fun for the novice. Learn how to make the cases, mix the powder and assemble them into
fireworks worth of any fourth of July display. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 softcover - 86 pages,
illustrated.
TRAHF - ADVANCED HOMEMADE FIREWORKS - 86 PAGES -
$21.85 - 1 LB
PLASTIC RESIN BONDED ROCKET FUEL SYSTEMS - COMPOSITE MOTOR
CONSTRUCTION
Volume III - 142 illustrated, single spaced, 8 1/2 X 11 pages of information and
construction details on high power composite rocket motors. The only one of it's kind,
this manual details the chemicals and components of manufacture, lists what they do in the
system and how to change the characteristics of the propellant or motor system by changing
their percentages within. It gives over 37 propellant formulae including high smoke (black
& white), colored exhaust flames, high impulse, low impulse and diagrams typical grain
geometries such as core burning, moon burning, bates grain, end burning and
"wildcat" designs. Also included is info on nozzle design, a chapter on making
electric igniters, motor case construction, binders (CTPB, HTPB, PBAN, Vinyl, Plastisol,
etc.), ballistic modifiers, tooling, charts, diagrams, etc., etc. A welcome addition to
the hobbyists library. Professionally printed and bound.
TRPRP3 - COMPOSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT MANUAL -
$45.95/EA - SHIP WT 2 LBS
TRACKING SMOKE & DELAY COMPOSITIONS
Construction and proper placement of the delay column is essential for visual tracking and
correct timing of the recovery system ejection charge. This treatise gives delay column
diagram and details of several delay compositions as well as tracking smoke.
TRDC - TRACKING SMOKE & DELAY COMPOSITIONS -
$2.90/EA - 1OZ/EA
ROCKET STABILITY
Ever wonder why your rockets tumble or wobble in flight? This treatise explains this and
more and how to correct it through design. Gives details for both finned and stick
stabilized rockets.
TRRS - ROCKET & MISSILE STABILITY -
$2.25/EA -
1OZ/EA
ROCKET TREATISE & LOADING TOOL DIAGRAMS
This treatise details steps and fuel formulae for constructing 2oz, 4oz, 8oz, 1lb, 2lb
& 4lb "black powder" type rocket motors. It also lists diagrams and specs of
the tooling needed for each constructed of aluminum. All the info you need to produce
powerful, inexpensive rockets.
TRR - BLACK POWDER MOTORS & TOOL DIAGRAMS -
$8.00/EA - 1OZ/EA
INEXPENSIVE CLASS C ROCKETS
This treatise explains how to make small, powerful rockets capable of reaching hundreds of
feet in the air for only pennies using homemade tooling from scrap materials. Details
covered: Tool construction, fuel formula, loading, staging, special effects, payloads,
etc.
TRIR - INEXPENSIVE CLASS C ROCKETS -
$5.10/EA - 1OZ/EA
DELUXE BOTTLE ROCKETS
Make rockets for approx. 5 cents each! This treatise explains fuel, construction,
headings, etc., and gives diagram of completed rocket. Much better than commercial import.
Check local laws first.
TRBR - POWERFUL HOME MADE BOTTLE ROCKETS -
$3.95/EA -
1OZ/EA
BUZZ BOMB & HELICOPTER DEVICES
This treatise explains how to make powerful buzz bombs from our 4oz (RE4) rocket motor
casings and plastic wings (#PBBW). Includes tool diagrams, construction details and
propellant formula.
TRBBH - BUZZ BOMB & HELICOPTER TYPE DEVICES -
$2.95/EA - 1OZ/EA
SMOKE GENERATION - TACTICAL / SURVIVAL / CIVILIAN
Over 50 fully illustrated pages of the most comprehensive study on smoke production
available under one cover. Explains in detail the chemical candidates and what they do as
well as the construction of smoke devices from casings to ignition. 60 formulae including
black, white & colors. Also covers rodent and insect control formulae. Charts,
diagrams, calculating volume mathematics, density, binders, effects of solid grain, cores
and granulations, custom design, etc.
TRSMOKE - SMOKE GENERATION MANUAL -
$31.00/EA - 1
LB/EA
FOUNTAINS, GERBS, FALLS & RAINS
Illustrated booklet explians how to make colorful
fountains, display gerbs and waterfalls. Included are formulae for glitter, flitter,
various colored fountains and colorful special effects fountains. 41 formulations in all.
10 pages with detailed, diagramed procedures.
TRFCF - FOUNTAINS, GERBS, FALLS & RAINS -
$6.85/EA - 3 OZ/EA
THERMITE & INCENDIARIES
This easily prepared mixture produces heat and molten slag in the excess of 4000º F to
melt through metals and for welding applications. Used during wartime to destroy heavy
equipment and documents. Instructions for cutting, welding and 12 gauge incendiary
inserts. Illustrated with 7 formulae for thermite, incendiaries and ignition compositions.
TRT - THERMITE & INCENDIARY COMPOSITIONS - 8
PAGES - $5.35/EA - 3OZ/EA
WHISTLES & WHISTLING DEVICES
Formulae and details for making various size whistles and devices including diagrams and
instructions for whistling bottle rockets, whistling fountains and whistling aerial
shells.
TRWD - WHISTLES & WHISTLING DEVICES -
$3.75/EA -
1OZ/EA
TRACER AMMUNITION - COLOR PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITION
A guide to help you understand, make and use your own tracer ammunition. How about a burst
of reliable color tracers to guide your aim, spot your hits or special effects use.
Details and 19 formulae for red, white, blue, green, yellow, comet trailing, smoke
trailing, and ignition compositions. Gives details on drilling the bullet bases and
compressing the comp. Can be used in most any caliber - rifle, pistol and assault
weaponry. 17 page illustrated booklet.
TRTA - LOADING TRACER AMMUNITION - 17 PAGES -
$9.95/EA - 3OZ/EA
TROUBLE/SIGNAL FLARES & PARADE TORCHES
This 12 page illustrated booklet lists instructions and formulae for 36 different color
flare compositions including red, white, blue, purple, green, silver and yellow. It also
explains parachute flares w/diagram, an underwater flare composition and friction scratch
mixture for easy ignition without matches. Valuable literature for the outdoorsman and
hobbyist alike.
TRFT - TROUBLE FLARES, FUSEES AND PARADE TORCHES - 12
PAGES - $7.45/EA - 3OZ/EA
PRODUCTION SEAL - MASS TUBE PLUGGING
Using simple homemade tools, this treatise shows how to plug/seal dozens of tubes at a
time, one end or both, with or without an airspace inside, all in a fraction of the time
or the cost of using conventional tube plugging methods. Plug hundreds of tubes in minutes
for approx. 2 cents per dozen! Complete instructions with photos. Quick, easy, inexpensive
and professional looking.
TRPS - MASS TUBE PLUGGING TREATISE -
$5.75/EA -
1OZ/EA
HYDRAULIC PRESS PLANS - 1 TO 15 TON PRESSURE
Complete plans with construction photos to complete a manually operated hydraulic press
using an automotive type hydraulic jack. Hundreds of compression uses including rocket
motors, delay elements, flares, ground spinners, buzz bombs, fountains, smoke devices or a
number of automotive and shop uses as well. This press is fully adjustable to accommodate
items up to 24" in height and several may be pressed at once to speed production. Adjustable stops to allow pressures from soft to rock hardness. Springs return ram for
rapid production. An invaluable workshop tool!
TRPRESS - HYDRAULIC PRESS PLANS - $5.75/EA - 1OZ/EA
MAKING IMITATION THERMALITE IGNITERCORD
With availability steadily decreasing and cost increasing, commercial thermalite
ignitercord is becoming a dear commodity. Now you can easily make an excellent imitation
in two speeds for as little as 3 cents per foot! No special tools needed! Fully adjustable burn speeds,
simple reliable ignition by DC battery current or direct flame, can be made stiff or
limber and has a flame temp of over 3000º F to easily ignite most any composition or
device. Dozens of ignition and booster applications! Recently expanded edition
also includes detailed information
on using Gary Purringtons’ “Pull-Coating” system
to coat strings into cord at a rate of 300 to 400 feet per hour with Firefox
Tabletop Matchmaking Stand (see tool section) to make many other devices
such as cord stars, sparkler and color light sticks, strobe cord and stars,
color pulse branching spark mixtures for stars, sparklers, fountain &
salute effects, mines and more. We also
include 9 different binder solutions (elastomeric
and rigid set), thermic prime mixtures, friction ignition mixtures,
quickmatch, blackmatch and over 44 various color light and spark formulations
for use with the Pull-Coating method that produce excellent color
the first time!! Want to learn how they work? We also give comparison formulations
and explain how each mixture was designed and what each material
does in the mixture to help you understand to formulate your own.
Written and illustrated by Gary W.
Purrington and is one of his best books! Professionally
bound 81/2” X 11” 65+ pages, charts and diagrams with color
cover.
TRTHERM - MAKING IMITATION THERMALITE IGNITERCORD -
65+ PAGES - $34.80/EA - 1lb/ea
ELECTRIC IGNITERS, SQUIBS & PYROGENS
Make 50 to 75 electric igniters per hour in your spare time for as little as 3 cents each! Why pay over $1.00 each for commercial igniters that also require a federal explosives
permit to purchase? We have combined 3 of our information packets (previously selling for
$10.00 each) into one informative booklet that gives detailed information and 12 formulae
for electric match pyrogens of all types including thermic and conductive varieties. Learn
how to mass produce soldered nichrome or tin/copper elements, how to check for proper
resistance and make igniters that will fire reliably with a single AA battery for special
purpose use such as remote control device activation in RC airplanes or other remote
applications. Also includes a formulation and information on making homemade imitation
thermalite! Professionally bound, fully illustrated 8 1/2 X 11 - 30 page book.
TRMATCH - ELECTRIC IGNITERS, SQUIBS & PYROGENS -
30 PAGES - 8 1/2" X 11" - $24.00/EA - 8OZ/EA
ELECTRIC IGNITER CHIP CONSTRUCTION
& LOW COST PORTABLE FIRING SYSTEM
For those of you who wish to make their
own electric match chips such as those listed above, we have the manual
for you. Written by Gary W. Purrington, this 8 1/2" X 11"
professionally bound book is loaded with illustrations, black & white and
full color photos and step by step instructions showing every detail of the
manufacturing process to make thousands of chips in your spare time, all at a
fraction of the cost of commercial chips. Photographic details show the
construction of low cost tooling such as a winding frame, chipboards and
winding, soldering and tinning the boards, cutting into chips, soldering the
leads and finishing the igniters by dipping in pyrotechnic match pyrogen -
formulations included. Charts are also included with information on various
resistance wire, firing leads, various solders and fluxes and soldering
techniques. Make up to 128 chips per strip of chipboard 3/4" wide X 6"
long in about twenty minutes. As a bonus, we have included information and
detailed photos of an inexpensive protable firing system you can easily make
that will fire any electric match at most any practical distance - including
conductive slurry matches containing no bridge-wire! MUCH MORE!
TRELCHIP
- MATCH CHIP CONSTRUCTION & LOW COST FIRING SYSTEMS - 56 pages - $32.50
- 1 lb ship wt
THE BASICS OF THEATRICAL
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Coming Soon - Work in
progress
SPARKLERS
Formulae and easy instructions for making sparklers up to 36" in length. Make regular
and color sparklers for a few cents each! A great hit with the kids. Complete with
formulations and detailed construction using homemade tooling.
TRS - SPARKLERS, THE OLD TIME FAVORITE -
$4.35/EA -
2OZ/EA
PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVE
Formula and instructions for making a strong, easily prepared, inexpensive adhesive. Great
general purpose adhesive that can be used to plug tubes as well. Rock hard set.
TRA - PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVE -
$2.35/EA -
1OZ/EA
RESIN & POLYMER ADHESIVES - EPOXIES - SEALANTS - CAULKS
Make your own and save! This treatise details formulae for various adhesives and epoxies,
driveway sealer, roof & basement sealer, caulking compounds, etc. Professional
results.
TRSEAL - RESIN AND POLYMER ADHESIVES & SEALANTS -
$4.90/EA - 1OZ/EA
CARTRIDGE CASE CLEANER
Using ordinary kitchen chemicals, you can turn your rock tumbler into a professional
cartridge case cleaner for tarnished & dirty brass and nickel cases - and it is
reusable! Simple formula removes dirt, tarnish grease or powder burns in just 60 minutes
or tumbling. For new looking brass.
TRCC - CARTRIDGE CASE CLEANER - $2.35/EA - 1OZ/EA
COLOR STARS & AERIAL STAR SHELL PRODUCTION
By popular request, we have added our 66 page, professionally bound and illustrated book
on color star production. Topics include how to easily make cut, pumped and round stars,
and lists over 109 formulae for red, blue, green, yellow, white, silver, purple, glitter,
flitter and strobe effects. Also included is info on priming and a basic illustrated
section on aerial star shell construction. Excellent information for the pyro enthusiast.
TRSTAR - COLOR STARS & AERIAL SHELL PRODUCTION -
66 PAGES - $30.00/EA - 1 lb/EA
MAKING PROFESSIONAL HOMEMADE PAPER TUBES FROM SCRAP MATERIALS
Make professional looking general purpose tubes or super strength tubes required for
special applications such as rocket motors, exhibition tubes, roman candles and aerial
shell casings or fire retardant/heat resistant casings used for fountains, smoke casings
and propellant liners for hybrid or reloadable rocket motor systems. All for just a little
of your time using free paper scrap materials found around the home or office and homemade
adhesive that can be made for pennies! Complete, illustrated, 18 page booklet lists
several adhesive and fire retardant formulas along with information on mandrel sizes,
paper strengths, case rolling, complete charts of proper tube dimensions for all types of
pyrotechnic devices, tube cutting to length, and much more! Make tubes so hard they sound
like wood when struck together! Cut your tube costs down from dollars to pennies with
complete satisfaction and make custom or special sizes not available anywhere else! Why
pay the price of commercial tubes?
TRTUBE - MAKING PROFESSIONAL HOMEMADE PAPER TUBES -
18 PAGES - $10.95/EA - 6OZ/EA
MAKING RELIABLE IGNITION PRODUCTS AT HOME
This illustrated 38 page, professionally bound 8 1/2 X 11 booklet includes detailed, illustrated procedures and 33 formulae for making the following: Blackmatch, quickmatch,
color flame match, special effects sparkle fuse, time fuse, string fuse, chinese
firecracker fuse, priming/firstfire compositions, thermite igniters, tracer ignition,
whistle burst, friction igniters, etc. In addition, we include diagrams and info for
making an inexpensive matchmaking machine that will make yards of match - any length you
wish that will be as good or better than commercial!
TRMIP - MAKING RELIABLE IGNITION PRODUCTS - 38 PAGES
- $20.70 - 6OZ/EA
IMPROVISED NINJA SMOKE DEVICES
This book explains in detail the fine art of yogen (ninja chemistry). Learn the simple
procedures for making smoke devices from readily available supplies. Sections tell how to
evade the enemy and vanish into an exploding cloud of smoke. With 35 formulations for both
white and colors, this manual is step by step and fully illustrated. 8 1/2 X 11 - 30
pages.
TRNJAS - IMPROVISED NINJA SMOKE DEVICES - 30 PAGES -
$15.90 - 8OZ/EA
THE SURVIVAL CHEMIST - D.A. HOWARD
The survival chemist brings survivalists important information on building and maintaining
shelters, leather preservation, making of explosives, blasting and percussion powders,
gunpowder and fuses. Other chapters cover water purification, survival foods, meat
preservation, brewing beer and liquor, making poison gas, protecting against radiation,
the use of drugs and precious metals testing. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 softcover - 59 pages,
illustrated.
TRSC - THE SURVIVAL CHEMIST - 59 PAGES -
$21.55 - 1
LB
THE PRIVATE WEAPONEER - TRACERS-N-STUFF - GREG HULL
The complete guide to making tracers and other pyrotechnics. A real how-to-do-it book that
shows you how to make your own tracer ammunition as well as an array of other items.
Complete workable instructions for constructing tracer bullets, exploding buckshot,
thermite and thermate incendiary grenades and armor piercing ammo. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 softcover
- 49 pages, illustrated.
TRPWT - THE PRIVATE WEAPONEER - 49 PAGES -
$19.95 - 1
LB
AUNT BESSIES WOOD STOVE COOKBOOK
Not just a cookbook but a treasure trove of household tips as well. Through the years
grandma learned many things that make life easier and less expensive when life was hard.
"envelopes sealed with egg white cannot be steam opened". Hundreds of
recipes! 8 1/2 X 11 softcover - 62 pages.
TRABWSC - AUNT BESSIES WOOD STOVE COOKBOOK - 62
PAGES - $14.95 - 1 LB
INCENDIARIES - UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE - U.S. MILITARY
TM31-201-1 army manual for the special forces that deals with the subjects pertaining to
destructive techniques and their applications both domestic and in hostile environments.
Topics include incendiary devices, ignition means, applications, methods of improvising
them and sources of easily obtained materials supply - many locally available in household
materials. Formulae and preparations for thermite, various incendiary compounds, homemade
napalm, fuses and ignition means, spontaneous combustion, delay mechanisms, liquid
incendiaries, thermic igniters and dozens more! 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 softcover - 155 pages,
illustrated.
TRIUW - INCENDIARY DEVICES & TECHNIQUES - 155
PAGES - $18.60 - 1 LB
SPECIAL FORCES HANDBOOK - U.S. MILITARY
A best seller! For quick information at home or in the field, this book has solid advice
for every phase of survival. Chapters on tactics, demolition, air operations, weapons,
communications, first aid and unconventional warfare. 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 softcover - 205 pages,
illustrated.
TRSFH - SPECIAL FORCES HANDBOOK - 205 PAGES -
$21.55
- 1 LB
THE TRAPPERS BIBLE - TRAPS, SNARES & PATHGUARDS
Meat in the freezer and money in the bank! Trapping can be a rewarding and lucrative
hobby. More than just colorful outdoor lore, the traps, snares and pathguards detailed
here can be constructed from basic materials, keeping expenses down and profits up.
Includes pest snares, large animal snares and transport traps for moving animals, camp
alarms that alert you to intruders and deadly pathguards that could save your life. 5 1/2
X 8 1/2 softcover - 72 pages, illustrated.
TRTB - THE TRAPPERS BIBLE - 72 PAGES -
$23.00 - 1 LB
CIA FIELD EXPEDIENT PREPARATION OF BLACK POWDER -
U.S. GOVERNMENT/CIA
Make your own high quality black powder propellants for
aerial shell lift of burst, prime compositions, fuse and other pyrotechnic applications or
use it to blow stumps out of your yard. Centuries after it was introduced, black powder
still remains a useful commodity, both as a propellant and as an explosive. It is so
usefull, in fact, that in this day and age of nuclear warheads and lasers, the CIA
undertook a study to determine the best methods for the manufacture of black powder. This
book is the results of that study. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" soft cover, 32 pages,
illustrated. This is the book they reference whenever the discussion comes up!
TRCIABP - CIA FIELD
EXPEDIENT PREPARATION OF BLACK POWDERS - 32 PAGES - $15.60 - 1 LB
ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF PYROTECHNICS
A must for virtually everyone interested in the art and science of pyrotechnics of all
types. It defines various terms and differences such as glitter and flitter, separation
& setback, etc. making effective, precise communication on the subjects possible.
There are 1200 entries, 130 figures and illustrations and 50 short tables. Includes
scientific and craft terms from fireworks, explosives, rockets and pyrotechnic special
effects.
TRIDOP - ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF PYROTECHNICS - 130
PGS - 8 1/2 X 11 - $52.80 - out of stock
COMPOSITE COLOR FLAME
FORMULATIONS
Professionally bound 8 1/2 X 11 soft cover
containing 84 pages of the most comprehensive literature on composite color flames found
under one cover. Two years in the writing, this book contains detailed procedures and
diagrams to make devices such as color stars, comets, ground spinners, hummers, lances,
flares, gerbs, scatter stars (go-getters), star cores and rocket propellants - all using
resin bound/composite propellant formulations! Also included is information about the
chemicals and ingredients used and over 40 formulations with instructions! The literature
on rocket propellants also covers detailed info on motor design and construction with
dimensions, grain details, nozzle throats, etc. on 29mm rocket motors. The information
given may also be used to produce larger motors as well. Easily worth well over the asking
price!
TRCCFF -
ILLUSTRATED 8 1/2 x 11 - 84 PAGES - GARY PURRINGTON - $34.80
COMPOSITE COLOR STARS - SEMINAR Formulations by Gary W. Purrington
This course was presented by Gary
Purrington and Noye Balmer at the Western Pyrotechnic Association 2000 Winterblast in Lake
Havasu Arizona on February 18 & 19, 2000. This hands on lecture demonstrated how
improved color stars could be made, cured and primed ready for use in a few hours thus
eliminating the need to transport hazardous 1.3 explosives to the site. Aerial shells can
be made start to finish from scratch on location! Composite stars offer higher resistance
to moisture and aging, they produce higher candlepower and longer burn times than
conventional stars thus allowing the use of smaller stars and higher counts per shell and
the flame coloration is the purest most vivid colors ever seen in pyrotechnics
truly unbeatable. The article includes safety, materials, mixing, cutting (sizing),
priming and heat curing (we used a 55 gallon drum with a 1500 watt ceramic heater mounted
outside forcing heated air through trays of stars within). Also included are formulations
for red, gold, purple, blue, flitter stars, comets and prime compositions. All this
information and more is packed into four pages 8 ½" X 11".
TRCCSS -
COMPOSITE/POLYMER COLOR STARS - 4 PAGES - $7.50
COMPOSITE COLOR STARS & SMOKE - WPA /
DO-IT SEMINAR 2002
This course was presented by Diane and Gary
Purrington at the Western Pyrotechnic Association 2002 Do-It convention in
Laughlin Nevada in October 2002. This hands-on lecture demonstrated how improved
color stars could be made, cured and primed ready for use in a few hours, thus
eliminating the need to transport hazardous 1.3 explosives to the site. Aerial
shells can be made start to finish from scratch on location! Composite stars
offer higher resistance to moisture and aging, they produce higher candlepower
and longer burn times than conventional stars thus allowing the use of smaller
stars and higher counts per shell and the flame coloration is the purest, most
vivid colors ever seen in pyrotechnics - truly unbeatable. The lecture included
a demonstration on how to make composite smoke stars for daylight shells as well
as smoke sticks and insecticide smoke for pest control which do not require
outer casings - just light the end of the stick and place it where you want. The
hand-out article includes safety, materials, mixing, cutting (sizing), priming
and heat curing (we used a 55 gallon drum with a 1500 watt ceramic heater
mounted outside forcing heated air through trays of stars within). Also included
are formulations for red comet, gold crackle, green magnesium, smoke stars and
sticks and prime compositions. All this information and more is packed into four
pages 8 1/2" X 11".
TRCCSS/2 -
COMPOSITE/POLYMER COLOR STARS AND SMOKE - 4 PAGES - 10.00 - 2OZ
COMPOSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT & MOTOR
CONSTRUCTION - WPA / DO-IT SEMINAR 2000
This course was presented by Diane and Gary
Purrington at the Western Pyrotechnic Association 2000 Do-It convention in
Laughlin, Nevada in October of 2000. This lecture demonstrated how the less
expensive PBAN polymer can be used to make improved color flame and special
effects rocket propellants for small motor construction where the flame
coloration is the purest, most vivid colors ever seen in pyrotechnics - truly
unbeatable. Composite propellants offer higher resistance to moisture and aging,
they produce higher thrust pressures with longer burn times possible than
conventional black powder or sugar mixtures for spectacular high altitude
flights and larger payloads. The lecture included formulations for Standard High
ISP, Silver Comet, Red Flame, Blue Flame, Purple Flame and proper ignition. The
hand out article also includes safety, materials, mixing, cutting grains
(sizing) and heat curing (we used a 55 gallon drum with a 1500 watt ceramic
heater mounted outside, forcing heated air through within). Also included is
information on nozzle and bulkhead dimensions, liners, ejection charge wells and
all other pertinent information to make 29mm motors from start to finish. All
this information and more is packed into eight pages 8 1/2" X 11" with
diagrams! Get it right the first time!
TRCRPM -
COMPOSITE ROCKET PROPELLANT & MOTOR CONSTRUCTION - $10.00 - 3 OZ
BLACK POWDER MANUFACTURE - COMMERCIAL RIVALRY
Ever wonder why your
homemade black powder just doesnt cut it? It usually isnt the formulation or
the grade of chemicals used but rather the method you have used (or not used) to
incorporate the ingredients intimately into one another. Commercial methods pulverize a
moist blend under thousands of pounds of pressure in a wheel mill for several hours
followed by hydraulically pressing the "mill cake" into a dense solid slab for
drying, granulating and final screening. How much of this can you do? This treatise
answers that question and many more by explaining how you too can make black powder that
will rival the commercial product in every way using materials easily found around the
kitchen and the local hardware store. It lists three different formulations and their
applications along with simple inexpensive methods to mix/grind, press, granulate and
screen. Lots more information included as well like making your own reactive charcoal and
constructing your own inexpensive powder cake press. More! All this packed into four 8
½" X 11" pages.
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- BLACK POWER MANUFACTURE - COMMERCIAL RIVALRY - 4 PAGES - $7.50
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