Hello from Costa Rica SA

[Billbobebob]

This is great I really like reading all the comments. I will be posting information on my home made black powder ,made with balsa wood and pure sulphur from active volcanos Which I live very close too. I should say semi active because they have no eruption but just kind of gargle. I also think the potassium nitrate is stronger here than in the States but that might just be in my head .looking forward to reading and learning more. Billbobebob

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Greetings and Welcome.

I think it's great you've a sustainable source for your black powder. Alas, discussion of how you go about making black powder is not allowed on this forum. Just be mindful of that when you visit us here. Thanks

LD

 

[kelljp]

Welcome from East TN

 

[TFoley]

The land of the 'gargling' volcanoes'! I can't wait to hear more of your life and BP shooting! Welcome from Eastern England!

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Interesting. I hadn't thought about sourcing things to make black powder right from nature, so to speak. Where does potassium nitrate come from, other than the chemical supply companies? Time to Google....

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine
Nit Wit

 

[Piquant]

Welcome from South Louisiana

 

[Piquant]

Interesting. I hadn't thought about sourcing things to make black powder right from nature, so to speak. Where does potassium nitrate come from, other than the chemical supply companies? Time to Google....

I read during the war of northern aggression the Rebs made their own potassium nitrate out of necessity. One of the ingredients was urine collected from all the ladies in town as the men was off fighting. And every time Johnny Reb shot his musket he would get an election. I think they even have a ditty sang about it.

 

[thomas]

Welcome to the forum.
Thomas

 

[BillKilgore]

Welcome from North Carolina.

 

[windini]

Another welcome from NC!

 

[TDM]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[RicM]

Welcome!!

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[Whizzy]

Welcome from NW Arkansas

 

[Bullit]

Welcome from middle TN

 

[UndeadPoet]

Now that is some unique gun powder. You should market it as “Volcano Brand.” Guaranteed to throw flame! Lol

 

[Colonial Boy]

Welcome from New England.

 

[jefair1]

Welcome from N Arkansas