Black Powder Aluminium Flask?

[leadhoarder]

I know that Lyman measures for loading black powder suppositories uses an aluminum hopper. I have no experience with any of it but I would wager that if Lyman knew having aluminum in contact with BP would cause damage or a safety risk they would not use it. Now that is not really a moving part but I think it still applies.

 

[ZUG]

Thanks for your reply ZUG, though it didn't really answer my previous question hehe. Allright, here are a couple of things to consider:

1) I live in South Africa, not the USA or some other first world country. To obtain black powder is already an issue here, so buying accessories like flasks and measures etc. is basically non existent.

2) I do own my own engineering company with CNC machines, so I have all the toys to make anything I need. That however does not mean I do not have the time to make these items or pursue my hobbies. Weekends are there for a reason hehehe, and this small functional flask won't need specialized machines to make at all. I can just make this one at home.

3) I am a designer, tinkerer and a maker by heart, so I never just go out and buy stuff. I always enjoy to make stuff for myself, because I love the learning process it provides. There is of course a healthy cut-off point where I realize to just go out and buy an item IF it's readily available AND if my input costs will be much higher to make it myself.

Cheers!

Logistics is indeed a BIG part of the equation for sure -- I am a retired aerospace mechanical engineer, so I know what design, tinker, do-it-yourself means . I also have lathe, mill, belt sanders, and a host of power tools and hand tools to build whatever I want. I also have the extra time BUT some time I will buy what I need without spending untold hours on the "small stuff". Good luck in your quest for happiness.

 

[Sonny from Vincennes]

I know that Lyman measures for loading black powder suppositories uses an aluminum hopper. I have no experience with any of it but I would wager that if Lyman knew having aluminum in contact with BP would cause damage or a safety risk they would not use it. Now that is not really a moving part but I think it still applies.

Some time ago, I contacted RCBS about using their powder trickler with black powder. The return message from RCBS said "they do NOT recommend the use of their triclker for black powder because of static electricity". I hope they do testing before making public statements.