Geoff

Hello all.

I have some small pine floor board off cuts.

Would this make reasonable charcoal? I am going to chop it into sticks then try cooking it in an empty beer kit can, sealed off with a hole in the top. Put it on the fire and so on.

Cheers
Geoff.

Hello all.

I'm off on holiday The 1st week in November to cottage in the Yorkshire Dales. Does anyone know if there will be any good shows on in this area please?
I don't want to miss out

Cheers
Geoff

Hello everyone, I'm new to all of this so forgive me if I'm speaking garbage.

I've decided to have a go at making my own BP and would like some help please. My goal is to at least make a rocket climb in to the sky and I'd love to progress further.

My questions start here.

I have worked in laboratories for about 12 years now and have aquired quite a few things in my time. I have a 1Kg container of laboratory grade powdered sulphur (99.8%). Will this be ok for a start?

I fancy having a go at making my own charcoal using willow branches from my fathers allotment. Is there an easy way? I was thinking about using the tin can packed with the above, then putting this onto my open fire at home. Will this work?

Lastly. What is the easiest way to come by some KNO3? I have a shotgun licence and I'd rather not draw any attention to myself and possibly loose my licence. Am I being a bit paranoid here?

I'd like to eventually make my own ball mill, but would a P+M do for now? Should i make a mill 1st?

From what I have read on your forum over the last week, 100g of BP is the max I can have at home without a licence. Is this right? Not that I'm bothered, I just want to stay legal!

Thank you all in advance.