Ok here are the pics of the way I make quills.
Step #1 Cut the straws to length I make mine long enough to reach about 1/4 of the way into the chamber.
Step #2 Cut some double sided tape lengthwise. The tape shpould be a little linger than the quill about 1/2 to 1 inch longer.
Step #3 Dust the quill with 4F powder I just roll in in a small pile of powder.
Step #4 slide the powder coated tape into the straw. Make sure a small amount sticks out the bottom.
Thats about it. I intend to try using paper renforcment rings to make a cone at the top just to give a larger area for the slowmatch to contact. I havent had any trouble just using the tape only but I got the Idea from Grapeshot on another board and I think they will look a little more authentic. You can cut out a cone from paper but that takes alot of time
Here are some of the quills I use
Andy
Legion Ville Historical Society
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