Re: blasting smallish tunnels in hard rock

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:
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Could you blast with black powder as a historical re-enactment without
official hindrance?

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Black powder can be had - you are allowed to own muzzle-loaders here in
the UK.  With licencing yes; but "doable".
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Whether a larger amount in the kg's could be had that way...
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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 ...
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