How to Make Impact Firecrackers
How to Make Impact Firecrackers is the result of several years of experimentation with different methods of making old-fashioned toy torpedo fireworks. Many years ago, torpedoes, impact actuated exploding fireworks, were very popular fireworks items in the U.S. ~ particularly popular with young ladies.
Fireworks manufacturers produced many sizes and kinds, using a variety of explosive compositions before they were finally banned in the late 1950’s.
From the standpoints of relative ease and safety of construction, safety of storage, transportation, and use, the Globe Torpedo is arguably the best option for the novice torpedo maker.
The other varieties described call for use of more sensitive compounds such as chlorate / phosphorous, or chlorate / sulfide / magnalium compositions.
All of these compositions are dangerous.
Following are the sections that are covered in this report:
- Introduction
- Chemicals
- Globe Torpedoes
- Cap Torpedoes
- Cane Torpedoes
- More Cap Torpedoes
- Charles Nelson’s Clay Torpedoes
- Cracker Balls
- Auto Tire Blow-out Simulator
- Exploding Blow Gun Darts
- Bibliography
- End Notes
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