27th July 2008
I attend a Killarney Heights Space Program launch.
22nd December 2007
Some images from my many cell runs and experiments with purification of pyrotechnic oxidisers.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
12th February 2006
Hard-won experience with the processes of making Chlorate and Perchlorate on a small "kitchen windowsill" scale.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
30th July 2005
Open-crucible alloying of pyrotechnic Magnalium.
21st March 2005
How to determine the components of a given composition.
20th March 2005
My first attempt at making Potassium Perchlorate.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
5th March 2005
A run with a Platinum anode.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
28th February 2005
Is dampening your BP helpful or harmful?
18th February 2005
Or how to almost gas yourself for less than a tablespoon of KClO3.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
13th February 2005
My adventures in practical pyro oxidiser preparation.
Contains 6 sub-articles.
13th February 2005
My first attempt at making Potassium Chlorate electrolytically.
Parent article: Making Chlorates and Perchlorates.
16th January 2005
Theory and practical electrical ignition circuits, e-matches, and pyrogens.
27th January 2004
A simple particle system simulation for making fireworks-like animations.
21st December 2003
My work-horse payload lifting rocket motor design, which has proven itself fantastically reliable.
19th November 2003
Rotating devices that are amongst my favourite devices to build and shoot.
8th November 2003
Rockets that fly without sticks or fins.
9th August 2003
How I make the various kinds of ignition materials I use.
2nd August 2003
A small ball mill for crushing and mixing.