Stapler

[CharlesZ]

This may be a little off the wall but before I proceed I'd like some input.
I made paper cartridges circa 1863, twisted the ends, tied it off with some floss. Worked fine. Now I want to make paper tubes with powder loads except for expediency's sake, I want to fold the ends over and staple them closed. Is there a danger here that a stapler may cause a spark and ignite the charge?

 

[mykeal]

I've never seen a spark from a stapler. I'd say no.

 

[rabjr]

Seems to me a glue like Elmers or a dab of contact cement would work just as good. A dab from a hot glue gun may work too.

 

[CharlesZ]

I was thinking hot glue gun. Then I thought again, HOT glue gun and I figured that might not be the way to go.
This all started from a desire to experience Civil War arms and armament. After shooting pre-made cartridges I quickly realized I could shoot 3 to 4 times as many rounds as before when I would measure the charge and lube the bullet at the firing line. So now I'm all about preparing rounds before I go to the range.
I've never seen a spark from a stapler.

 

[ohio ramrod]

Since I use paper cartridges in my shot guns and the fingers have arthritis I have tried a lot of ways to seal the cartridges.First let me tell you what not to use. Masking tape, it will cause friction in your barrels and make loading difficult. I have had some sucess folding the paper and sealing with melted bees wax. Which has a much lower melting temperture than hot melt glues. Also Franklin tight bond glue works well but takes time to set.After several attempts I always go back to kite string. The bees wax takes time to cool, the glue takes time to set and creates a hard spot which can interfer with loading.

 

[Coot]

I don't know about a stapler sparking but doubt it. On the other hand, why staples at all? Period incorrect, possible sparking?? and worst of all, getting the staples stuck between teeth when tearing the cartridge open...........

I have used a simple glue stick (craft or office supply shop) to make cartridges & it seems to work fine.

 

[ozark57]

This may be a little off the wall but before I proceed I'd like some input.
I made paper cartridges circa 1863, twisted the ends, tied it off with some floss. Worked fine. Now I want to make paper tubes with powder loads except for expediency's sake, I want to fold the ends over and staple them closed. Is there a danger here that a stapler may cause a spark and ignite the charge?

I'd worry more about staples between the teeth when I bit the end off during loading! :hmm:

 

[poordevil]

Winchester Sutler sells plastic tubes that you can use over and over to carry pre-made loades for your musket. Dixie Gun Works has them also...with the Winchester Sutler name still on them

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[crockett]

I also use a glue stick- works great.

 

[CharlesZ]

I checked out Wichester Sutler. Looks like what I could use. Thanks.