The actual inside diameter (ID) of the mortar(s) you choose to use determines the correct diameter of the mine that you will make for it. These have an ID between 1.88 and 1.94 inches. Some mortar tubes in this class will actually have ID's which are slightly larger, such as the standard-length and short HDPE and fiberglass mortars in the picture below. The mines in this project are designed to be fired from a mortar (also called a "gun," "tube," or a "pipe" by seasoned pyros) that has an inside diameter (ID) of approximately 1.75-inches. Leader Fuse: Quickmatch (CH3001) or Super-Fast Paper Fuse (GN1205)įireworks mines are fired from a mortar.Fuse Cutter, Razor Blade or Anvil Cutters.So while they present plenty of opportunities for experimentation and creativity, they are also suitable for a basic, backyard fireworks display. The mines we are about to work on are impressive fireworks devices, while still being in the "consumer fireworks" size range. Small homemade devices or "repurposed" consumer fireworks devices such as hummers, bees, whirlwinds, and reports, as well as flying-fish-fuse, and go-getters may be used, either individually or in combinations with each other. Other inserts besides stars may be used in mines.Slower burning stars will arc over, creating gracefully drooping spark displays. Fast burning stars will create vertical rays of light which burn out at the top.Short mortars will create short, wide star-sprays. Standard length mortar tubes will fire tall, narrow sprays of stars.The construction of these mines and the equipment used to fire them can vary considerably, and many different effects can be created. Mine "Front" of Blue Mines with Shells Above So, many of them can be made to provide more devices for a show-and homemade devices at that! These mines are quick, easy and inexpensive to make. Many mines spaced out across your firing area may be fired simultaneously in what is called a "mine front." Or they can be fired in rapid sequence down the line from one side of the field to the other in what is called a "mine run."
Mines can be used to augment the beats in music. This dramatic low-level effect, complementing and contrasting with high aerial shells, can lend welcome variety to any fireworks display. In its simplest form, a fireworks mine is a device which shoots a spray of stars skyward from ground level.
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