🔥The ratio of chemicals for efficient black powder is 75% potassium nitrate, 15% charcoal, and 10% sulfur.
⚠️Follow safety precautions and check local laws before attempting to make black powder at home.
🔌The charcoal used must be from a softwood variety that grows quickly and is very soft for optimal burn rate.
🏞️Eastern red cedar charcoal is recommended for making super fast black powder.
⚙️Using a rock tumbler for milling the black powder produces the best results.
Is it legal to make black powder at home?
—It is important to check local laws and restrictions before attempting to make black powder. Ensure you follow all necessary safety precautions.
What is the ratio of chemicals for efficient black powder?
—The ratio is 75% potassium nitrate, 15% charcoal, and 10% sulfur.
Can I use any type of charcoal?
—For optimal burn rate, use charcoal from a softwood variety that grows quickly and is very soft.
What milling method is recommended for making black powder?
—Using a rock tumbler produces the best results for milling black powder.
How should I granulate the black powder?
—Rub the black powder across a mesh screen to granulate it to the desired size.
00:00Introduction and safety precautions
02:09Chemicals needed for black powder
05:02Methods of mixing black powder
06:39Granulating the black powder
08:29Burn test of wet black powder
08:42Burn test of fully dried black powder
