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Subject: Re: blasting smallish tunnels in hard rock
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:08:39 -0500
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On 3/25/2024 1:39 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
> On 3/25/2024 2:59 AM, Richard Smith wrote:
>> "Jim Wilkins" <muratlanne@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> Could you blast with black powder as a historical re-enactment without
>>> official hindrance?
>>
>> Black powder can be had - you are allowed to own muzzle-loaders here in
>> the UK.  With licencing yes; but "doable".
>>
>> Whether a larger amount in the kg's could be had that way...
>>
>> Black powder is used by stone masons because it will split rock without
>> any shattering.
>> It is on sale in bulk - but sure you would need a licence for that.
> 
> Its can also reasonably be made in a home shop.
> 

   There are processes on the 'net that make it a lot easier than the 
traditional ball or stamping mills . I've got about 80% of a ball mill 
and I just bought 2 lbs of air float charcoal ...
-- 
Snag
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