Make Black Powder at Home... Links

[lesmoore]

Here's a site with directions and materials and equipment to make your own black powder and fireworks. 
http://www.unitednuclear.com/bp.htm

"The sale of common oxidizers (like Potassium Nitrate) are being increasingly regulated by the U.S. Government and they are becoming very difficult to find.  Like many suppliers operating under new regulations, United Nuclear can no longer sell certain chemicals and oxidizers.

However, many customers report that they have used 'Tree Stump Remover', which apparently is almost pure Potassium Nitrate... and is available in most hardware or garden supply stores. "

He also sells ball mills to grind powder safely.....  and chemicals from A to Z.
http://www.unitednuclear.com/chem.htm

This guy IS a rocket scientist and has been driving a hydrogen powered Corvette for years.....  standard gas Vette running on hydrogen made in his garage from solar power.   
http://www.switch2hydrogen.com/h2.htm

have fun.....  http://www.unitednuclear.com/exper.htm   

[m223]

Well at least you can still buy sulfur, I wonder how they plan on regulating charcoal? Probably under the guise of it contributes to global warming..... sigh.   M223

[lesmoore]

I checked the ingredients in the "Gordon's Stump Remover"   99% Potassium Nitrate
.....available from Tractor Supply

[Will Bison]

Check out this source http://cgi.ebay.com/Potassium-Nitrate-Powder-50LBS-KNO3-Tech-Fine-Powder_W0QQitemZ150133509108QQihZ005QQcategoryZ2567QQcmdZViewItem

[lesmoore]

Thanks for the eBay link.....  I just went there and ordered 50#  ---  total $106 with shipping.

[Will Bison]

lesmoore;

You may want to check out this topic also. http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,107036.0.html

Bill