love the last comparison scene of the different woods used for the charcoal

Very nice and informative video! One question: How can you separate FG from FA, let's say the FG,FFG,FFFG from the 3FA-6FA , since the mess gives equal granulation? 5FA is the same with 3FG, since their grain size is at the 20-50 mess range? After the graphite coating FA changes name to FG? Thanks

@jmohearn

7 ай бұрын

Yes, the mesh sizes overlap and if the grains are not glazed then they would technically remain as an A class. For home production Its really just about trying to get the grain sizes close to what you want to match with load data for your specific application.

@kokorico5416

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your answer

I like the comparison shot, how long have you been doing this?

@jmohearn

9 ай бұрын

I have been messing with black powder for a little over a year. Was really curious about making fireworks and started reading and experimenting. Glad you liked the comparison shot! That was alittle tricky to figure out!!

What if I just mix all the sizes together and shoot it? It seems to work great.

@jmohearn

9 ай бұрын

Sorting helps with consistent results and matching load data for specific calibers. Also helps for different bore sizes to match tolerances from pressure (firearms vs. aerial mortar tubes). If you just want to make something go bang, then sorting probably isn’t as necessary.

Paulownia is best.

Good job. Where do you get your screens?

@jmohearn

9 ай бұрын

I got these screens from woody’s rocks. I’ll post a link in the description. You can get them from Amazon as well.

Where does Paulowina grow? Here in upper East Texas, willow and mimosa are everywhere. Also if I might ask how to identify paulowina?

@jmohearn

9 ай бұрын

Willow and mimosa are very good choices! Paulownia, also called princess tree, is considered an invasive and usually grows along road sides and in disturbed areas with lots of sun light. It is very similar to Catalpa but no long bean pods. It has a very large heart shaped leaf with opposite arrangement. large clusters of usually lavender flowers that ripen to large clusters of seed pods

@Alibek_Mirasov

3 ай бұрын

​​@@jmohearnIf I'll use a clear coal? It'll be better or worse?

@jmohearn

3 ай бұрын

@@Alibek_Mirasov I am not familiar with the term clear coal so Im not sure.

@Alibek_Mirasov

2 ай бұрын

@@jmohearn I can try make it with clear coal, so after it I'll write you.

@Alibek_Mirasov

2 ай бұрын

@@jmohearn It's good, but you need more time for cook it, If I cook with charcoal I do it about 30 minutes, but with clear coal I cooked about 50 minutes.