I’ve been trying for 3 years to buy a few of these 😂 now I’m gonna risk giving myself a bit of heat to finally watch one go up
@boblaw4483
3 жыл бұрын
I've been so excited to make strobe rockets, doing all my research. Come to find out Canada has quite a few restricted chemicals... Honestly so sad right now
@MrHobj34
3 жыл бұрын
Canada sucks mate
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
I do have a fair amount of Canadian customers. Most guys import their chemicals by having them sent to a location just inside the US border and then bringing them across on their own.
@SpaceRanger187
2 жыл бұрын
tell them you identify as living in the US
@weld_dat_fakah740
Жыл бұрын
You should probably start with black powder rockets..
@user-xe5eq9br1c
Жыл бұрын
@@SpaceRanger187 that's hilarious lmfaoo
@TheBerendir
Жыл бұрын
In the UK I guess I have no chance? I wouldn't just jump into strobe fireworks as a total newb but I found the aluminium perchlorate search has probably put me on a list 😃
@dukevera4216
Жыл бұрын
Thinking the same mate :(
@repzreviews203
2 ай бұрын
Did u ever make one ?? From uk 🇬🇧 also
@TheBerendir
2 ай бұрын
@@repzreviews203 Not worth the hassle personally. www.gov.uk/government/publications/supplying-explosives-precursors/supplying-explosives-precursors-and-poison
@eriksmith-pn9ri
Ай бұрын
@@repzreviews203 no he was arrested
@miguelmonteiro3926
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice tutorial thank you. Is it possible to use 230mesh magnalium instead of these two?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
A finer mesh size of magnalium will increase the strobe frequency. A coarser mesh size of magnalium will decrease the strobe frequecy.
@miguelmonteiro3926
2 жыл бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 i tested it yesterday. The strobe was too fast it looked like a flash pot. I need too buy the 200mesh Mgal.. Thank you
@รณชัช-เต้นท์แม่เมาะลําปาง
2 жыл бұрын
ที่ประเทศฉันหา แอมโมเนียมยากมาก
@dennisprow7576
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, SUBSCRIBED! haha just build a new house... in the county... with a large open field! Woohooo!
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Sweet! Then you'll be ready to rack & roll!
@irakundu8277
Жыл бұрын
Sir I am indian ... & I loved your video ... Pls tell me exact composition for strobe rocket
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
That information is detailed in this video and the strobe rocket construction video.
@jbreezy3146
3 жыл бұрын
Entirely a noob here but when you intro in the powders I am not understanding the measurements Example barium sulfate 15 parts? What would be the scale weight measurements or is there a certain variance of the powder that we would need? Thanks in advance
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
The reference to "parts" in a chemical formulation simply refers to the ratio of one chemical to the others all by weight. Let's say some formula has 3 parts A 2 parts B and 1 part C. In this example, my formulation could contain 300g A, 200g B and 100g C. Or... 900g A, 600g B and 300g C.
@gameover-yc7dl
3 ай бұрын
Whats the piint in screening ic tou are going to put it under a hydraulic press anyway ?? Like why not just mix it way longer ??
@theloudprofessional
3 жыл бұрын
Let's see the demo
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Checkout the video of the Green Strobe Rocket. It was built using this fuel.
@brendanbaird7128
3 жыл бұрын
Do you mill your barium sulfate and Ammonium perchlorate? And what size screen do they need to fit through
@K0ester
3 жыл бұрын
Mill all your non metals
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, every chemical (except metals or purposely coarse charcoals) must be milled baby powder fine. Do this operation to each chemical separately, cleaning your mill before changing chemicals.
@NagashiChidorii
9 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 how do i mill potassium dichromate safely without giving myself genetic sperm issues or cancer? seesh thats scary!
@patman0250
5 ай бұрын
I had a question maybe someone can help me out with, when it comes to the ammonium perchlorate and potassium dichromate are you supposed to grind those down into a very fine powder? Because the potassium dichromate comes like a sand like consistency. And the AP is 200 micron.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
You definitely want to mill the dichromate down to a fine powder. A coffee grinder works well. Be sure to wear a mask while doing this. The AP at 200 micron is fine.
@ScottNyce3
Жыл бұрын
It would be cool to have a vid to see the mix in action
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
The rocket in action is in another video on my channel.
@nurhazleen108
5 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 can you ship black powder rocket tooling to malaysia
@joseven3452
2 ай бұрын
Beautiful 🎉
@Texasmule
Жыл бұрын
Looking to buy some, you gotta link I can buy them from?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Buying or selling commercial pyro without all the proper licenses is highly illegal.
@mikea8927
3 жыл бұрын
How long can a strobe rockets last if stored? which way is it better to stored the rockets upside down with the ball on the floor or regular way striaght up? Sorry for the 21 question but I have a few strobe rockets that I'm trying to save for the 4th this year..
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
I've stored my strobe rockets in a sealed container for 6 months without any issue. I've never really thought about orientation during storage, though.
@mikea8927
3 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for the info.. I was told by a few different people that they last only 3 months and another one said no more than a year!! I only need them till the 4th so I think I should be 👍good👍thanks again
@jacobydavis3953
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikea8927 Where’d you get strobe rockets?
@aztecworrior79
5 ай бұрын
So the Vaseline and lacquer thinner three parts, which makes it part and a half each?.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
The lacquer thinner is just a method of helping to "dilute" the vaseline so it can more easily be distributed throughout the fuel properly. It will then evaporate, leaving the vaseline behind. You want the fuel to have the consistency of cookie dough when the lacquer thinner / vaseline mixture is introduced. 3:1 ratio is a good place to start. If it's too wet, just let it dry a bit.
@devilliar3786
3 жыл бұрын
What’s the process for making the rest of the rocket?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Full step-by-step tutorials are on our website at www.fire-smith.com
@CarterGunnells
7 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376after using another 3 lb. corre burner set of dies and seeing how you produce yours I really wished I would have waited and got your set up. SUPERIOR !!!
@dylanhealy4473
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks for the info. I like your screening box on legs
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@TeknoCris23
6 ай бұрын
Yeah. If you want alot of pyro dust around you,,, let the powder fall from heights. Some chemicals highly risk for you lungs. 😅 and also dust can react with oxygen. . Kawoemmmm.
@jesterfrost1369
5 ай бұрын
Flash powder I've been told not to use plastic because of the static electricity charge but instead use the diaper method is that required here for safety reasons or not
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
Yes, flash powder is typically made using the diaper method (though factories are known to regularly screen it). Since the strobe fuel is mixed wet, the sensitivity to friction is dramatically reduced.
@CaliPyroDemon
Жыл бұрын
That 200 mesh is sold out 😢, any recommendations on a different one ? Theirs 200 mesh magnesium available but not the mg/Al . I have -325mesh . Any other you recommend?
@yadriellorenzo3040
10 ай бұрын
Where u buying?
@michaelbarton9565
13 сағат бұрын
Hello, what is the amount of Vaseline & Lacquer thinner? I dont want to over or under wet the mix. Also what mesh screen should i use ? Thank you!
@ferhataslan8592
2 жыл бұрын
Hello,i wanted to ask you about the part in 2:11 where you speak about the vaseline ?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, how may I help?
@Strobe_rockets_
Жыл бұрын
@FireSmith Manufacturing will the lacquer dissolve the Vaseline by itself or I need to place the jar in a pot of warm water
@caiten903
Ай бұрын
Thank
@SandBland
4 ай бұрын
great vid! i was wanting to make a large batch of Vaseline dissolved in lacquer thinner to store and use for awhile but was curious if there is a specific ratio of vaseline to lacquer thinner that i should be using? ex: (25 parts vaseline to 75 parts lacquer thinner)
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
You really don't want to store the vaseline / lacquer thinner mixture. It will separate as it cools down. Best to just make it up as needed. The lacquer thinner is just a method to help "dilute" the vaseline so that it can more easily be distributed throughout the fuel to make it homogenous. So the actual amount of lacquer thinner isn't really that critical. You just want your fuel to be somewhere near the consistency of cookie dough. The laqcuer thinner will then evaporate, leaving behind the petroleum jelly in the fuel.
@SandBland
4 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 well said, thank you very much! 🙂
@leodomi9456
2 жыл бұрын
Can I use -50+ 200 mesh magnaluim or -100+200? Please help
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but it will affect your strobe rate. Give it a good testing before flying a motor.
@northeastpyro2185
3 жыл бұрын
Will I be able to use -200 mesh mag instead of 200
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
It will increase your strobing frequency.
@jstorres486
Жыл бұрын
What size mesh are you screening then through
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Just window screen size. Roughly 12 mesh or so.
@jstorres486
Жыл бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 thank you
@thepracticalinvestor2386
Жыл бұрын
Are the parts measured in grams? thanks
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Grams as a unit of measurement is very typical in the pyrotechnic field. However, you can use any unit of measurement so long as it's by weight. But, almost everyone uses grams or kilograms when detailing formulae.
@Dixler683
3 жыл бұрын
I am not a chemist, in fact I do not know anything. You add vaseline to desensitize the mixture. Is the fuel shock sensitive? I thought perchlorate was a safe alternative to K chlorate.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Potassium perchlorate in many compositions is "safer", but strobe is still a fairly sensitive fuel. Primarily friction more than shock. The petroleum jelly both reduces this friction during pressing, but it also helps the fuel compress more thoroughly within the motor tube. Really helps to reduce CATO's
@CarterGunnells
7 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 by any chance have you ever pressed with Teflon powder?
@thomhoang7208
Жыл бұрын
Do you know the formula for the 4'' Flashing Rocket? Or what's the strongest explosive I can ask for since I'm Vietnamese and can't find the explosive formula
@bagusabc4361
5 ай бұрын
Kclo3 70% Almunium powder 30%
@HenrikSherwood
7 ай бұрын
Is the Mag/Al -200 or 200? I've never seen 200 mesh for sale, only -200
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
-200 is fine. You'll just need to play around with the coarse magnalium to get the strobe rate you prefer.
@rcaazevedo5301
Жыл бұрын
hello friend . what is the role of potassium dichromate in the composition of storbe Rocket?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Helps to reduce the likelihood of the magnalium oxidizing. Definitely more applicable to magnesium fuels, but still useful in this case as well.
@Madden415
2 жыл бұрын
I been looking to buy strobe rockets for a long time. It’s hard to find any in the Bay Area . Let me know if you guys have any I can buy
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
You can build your own, but these rockets are highly illegal to buy or sell without the proper paperwork and licensing.
@ketnoiammepkl1950
Жыл бұрын
Là chất lỏng khác? nhiên liệu máy bay phản lực? Tôi muốn biết tên của chất lỏng đó
@luishernandezjr.4105
9 ай бұрын
Um hi… it’s your FBI agent here… you should definitely be doing this!
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
Perfectly legal. But do join a local club.
@arminlohrasb-vs5ie
6 ай бұрын
What can i use instead of amonium perchlorate not avaible in my country
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
Stick with known formulae...
@ramonramirez6224
Жыл бұрын
My strobe batch i made is to fast so I can add more 200 mesh and re granulate to slow it down or what mesh size should I add to make it slower that you recommend?
@ramonramirez6224
Жыл бұрын
@fire smith manufacturing
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Try substituting a bit of coarser magnalium (like 100 mesh) to a portion of your 200 magnalium. That should slow it down a bit,
@TheSunnyGun
Жыл бұрын
Where can i find a club to join? Is there a site or something i can find one in my area?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Head to the PGI website. They have a good listing of club around the country.
@thomhoang7208
Жыл бұрын
What is the name of that 60% chemical?
@MauroEscalante-gj9nz
11 ай бұрын
Ammonium perchlorate
@Hellbent7069
2 жыл бұрын
You have a great channel, I'm a new subscriber and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! More videos as I have time.
@phanhuutam1
7 ай бұрын
What solution do you give?
@NagashiChidorii
9 ай бұрын
do you need to mill potassium dichromate? if so, how do I do it safely?
@HenrikSherwood
7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't recommend using your ball mill, you can use a coffee grinder in a ventilated area while wearing a dust mask
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
Coffee grinder and a mask. Clean everything thoroughly.
@pursaveer9027
4 ай бұрын
I would NEVER rub the bag with strobe mixture on the screen like that! Tiny bits of it dry out because lacquer thinner is volatile, and if a tiny bit of the dry stuff ignites, the whole mass will go. Also: potassium dichromate is carcinogenic and an extreme mucous membrane irritant. Screening the mix 6 times is massive overkill that increases risk, and puts dichromate dust up your nose. Be careful! The dichromate also has to be fine powder before mixing, not crystals.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
The mixture is still quite wet at this stage and its sensitivity to friction is greatly reduced. There simply isn't anything on the screen that dries out that quickly during the screening process. Yes, the dichromate is nasty stuff, but by dampening the fuel, there really isn't any dust. That being said, If I were making strobe fuel on a commercial scale, PPE would be used. Screening 6 times may be overkill, but it really doesn't add much more time vs. screening 4 times and I am ensured of a homogenous fuel that performs predictably each and every time. Screening 6 times has always worked for me, so I see no reason to change that process.
@O0___O0
Жыл бұрын
Where you located bro ?
@pogue1000
3 жыл бұрын
What mesh screen are you using to screen it?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Roughly 12-mesh.
@powerfury1
3 жыл бұрын
what is the percentage of petroleum jelly to thinner
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
I keep my petroleum jelly at 3%. The amount of lacquer thinner used to dissolve it isn't terribly critical. It is just used to help distribute the jelly throughout the fuel.
@kingLuu816
4 ай бұрын
Do you sell strobe rockets?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
4 ай бұрын
Nope, I only sell the tools to build them. It's highly illegal to buy and sell commercial fireworks without all the proper licensing, storage and permits.
@phanhuutam1
7 ай бұрын
I can't hear what you say. Can you give me the formula for mixing chemical ratios in writing?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
I have a PDF file that lists the formula on my website at www.fire-smith.com
@ketnoiammepkl1950
Жыл бұрын
I want to know if the other liquid is gasoline
@MauroEscalante-gj9nz
11 ай бұрын
Lacquer thinner
@HenrikSherwood
9 ай бұрын
Laquer thinner like naptha, camp fuel or mineral spirits
@num1playa
Жыл бұрын
I tried to order materials to make this stuff and got put on no fly list
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Very unlikely. If you were actually placed on some sort of list, it wouldn't be because of pyro chems.
@philipbadders8729
Жыл бұрын
You didn’t say how much vaseline and laquer to use
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
2-3 % vaseline dissolved in warm lacquer thinner. The actual amount of lacquer thinner doesn't really matter. It's just a means of distributing the vaseline through the fuel. Roughly 1/2 cup per 500 grams.
@AfterCoded
Жыл бұрын
where did you get your chemicals?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
There are a number of different sources online. Checkout Skylighter, Pyro Chem Source and Fireworks Cookbook.
@sandmanbub
3 жыл бұрын
@Whoop!
@drywater2063
Жыл бұрын
Where do I get ammonium perchlorate
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Check Skylighter, Pyro Chem Source or Fireworks Cookbook.
@billyreed3665
3 жыл бұрын
What was the percentage of vasaline and mixed with what
@agent4266
3 жыл бұрын
i got the same question, and particularly what lacquer did he use
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
I keep my petroleum jelly at 3%. The amount of lacquer thinner used to dissolve it isn't terribly critical. It is just used to help distribute the jelly throughout the fuel.
@diegofitz4377
Жыл бұрын
Hey what are the parts like 5 parts
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
It's all a ratio, not a percentage. It's very common for pyro compositions to have parts that add up to over 100.
@CREEPYzzz
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
You must make your own.
@springbonnie105-aka-Fur-Tec
Жыл бұрын
seems like the perfect fuel for anti tank rockets to donate to Ukraine but i dont know the cost for the ingredients, ill try researching it
@RPG7BF
3 жыл бұрын
Hello ! can i use kclo4 and potassium benzoate instead of kclo3 and sodiumbenzoate , sodium benzoate has very strong hygroscopic properties and does not last long, and kclo3 ! it's really responsive, I need to replace it with kclo4 because it's much more secure.
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my whistle fuel uses potassium perchlorate and potassium benzoate. Works great!
@isparks9239
3 жыл бұрын
How does one dispose of left overs from a mix... Your trash situation must be interesting.. Looks like a fun job/hobbie?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Generally, you really only want to make as much fuel as you will use in one setting. The paper can be disposed of by burning. The plastic items can simply be washed.
@isibra
3 жыл бұрын
when i was making a strobe rocket and did the same fuel it exploded and I called it a strobe rocket fail
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
There are a ton a variables that can be introduced when building a rocket. Typically, CATO's with strobe rockets fall into one of two categories.... 1- was the fuel fully compressed and without any voids in the fuel grain? 2- how hot and how much whistle fuel are you using? Once you get those two variable dialed in, you'll be good to go.
@captainkirk3757
3 жыл бұрын
Where can you get that screen? Or was that homemade
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
Stainless steel 10-12 mesh cloth available from mcmaster.com. You'll have to build your own frame.
@RunningMan40510
3 жыл бұрын
Does mineral oil allow for louder pops than nc lacquer?
@billyreed3665
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t have anything to do with the pops. It’s more or less the magnalium mesh size and amount
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
The petroleum jelly or mineral oil is simply a additive to help desensitize the fuel and make it easier to press. The magnalium mesh size is the biggest factor in determining strobe rate and sound.
@samuelpancake4084
Жыл бұрын
The volume is very low
@The_Wack
2 жыл бұрын
To make fireworks like these in the US is a license required
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
To make and shoot your own fireworks, an ATF license is not required. However, the minute you sell, store or transport pyro, licensing becomes much more of an issue. Though, city, state or municipal regulations tend to be more of an issue than most people might imagine. Your best bet is to join a local club so you can build and shoot 100% legally.
@drunkdonkey1009
Жыл бұрын
This dude got caught selling a teenth of speed and now thinks he’s an expert
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
Huh?!? I'm afraid I don't understand your "joke"...
@trololooface2180
2 жыл бұрын
Ingrediens are very expensive
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. It depends on your source, but there are many chemical vendors with quite reasonable prices.
@yadriellorenzo3040
10 ай бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376where i can found?
@viarnay
2 ай бұрын
As an anarchist I approve this message... 😋
@ferhataslan8592
2 жыл бұрын
Hello,i wanted to ask you about the part in 2:11 where you speak about the vaseline ?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
2 жыл бұрын
Sure, how may I help?
@madog1
3 жыл бұрын
@FireSmith Manufacturing - please excuse my ignorance but, 60 parts plus 17 parts, plus 15 parts, plus 8 parts, plus 5 parts equals 105 parts. How many parts do you have to work with? Is it not 100?
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
3 жыл бұрын
It's very common for formulae to have parts that add up to more (or even less) than 100. Keep in mind, we are working with "parts" not percentages. With a little bit of math, you can convert parts into percentages, but I find that to be more work than it's worth. Follow established compositions and you'll be good to go.
@madog1
3 жыл бұрын
@@firesmithmanufacturing9376 - Thank you so much for your reply. I guess it may be a matter of preference? Or maybe that's the way the formula/composition was written? What is the common way pyrotechnitions would share a formula/composition? I see how parts vs percentages would allow easier scalability, by just changing the unit of measure (no math). I was thinking pieces of a pie but, that would be percentages. By the way I am not a professional pyrotechnition. When I was young (8 or 9 years old) I got my first chemistry set, didn't take me long to figure out how to make black powder. I would love to make fireworks the way you do, looks like fun! The best part is lighting and watching, your creations perform just as you expected.
@birnfried2480
Ай бұрын
Is there perhaps an alternative to ammonium perchlorate? In Germany you can hardly get it
@m.samaha4708
Жыл бұрын
If I used black powder as fuel. Does it work
@MauroEscalante-gj9nz
11 ай бұрын
No
@MauroEscalante-gj9nz
11 ай бұрын
Since you’re already using the solution as fuel
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
7 ай бұрын
No, you must use whistle unless you want a nasty chemical reaction between the BP and strobe fuel.
@trevorgraham7701
Жыл бұрын
Do you sell strobe rockets
@firesmithmanufacturing9376
Жыл бұрын
No. They are highly illegal to sell without all the proper paperwork between both parties
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