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I, II, and III "Nothing added, nothing taken away" Typed by The Mad Cracker ****************************************************************************** * Board ads: * * * * Big Boobs #1 10 meg Ae -No Pw- 224/212/202 catfur...........[713] 729-5100 * * Terrapin Station Ae 300/1200 pw: CICADA idv. soon!.........[505] 865-0883 * * The Arena Ae 20 meg Ae pw: TURKEY 224/212..................[408] 429-8562 * * Binary Sixx Ae 20 meg 1200/202 catfur pw: SIXX.............[505] 275-0110 * * * * All boards are 24 hours * ****************************************************************************** [ Don't try to call these boards.. they don't exist anymore! ] Opening: Greetings! Welcome to my first major production. What the hell is this guy babbling about "black books"? Well, in the 60's a special forces program was developed at the Frankford arsenal to develop and test improvised explosives. What you see here are the results of these tests. Typed directly from Army TM 31-210 and Desert Publication's Black Book Vol. III. Disclaimer: I take absolutely no responsibility for the use of this material, whether it be direct or indirect. What I have done here is simply provide this information for one purpose only (har har) and that is for informational purposes only. All information here, however, should be taken as seriously as the bible. You can very easily fuck up and get killed. Please be very, very careful (shit, i sound like your mother) when dealing with any of the items presented here. Note especially the section on improvised pistols. thanx. and by god... HAVE PHUN! What would you guys like next? (note: the first (good) part of the poor mans james bond is in the works.. I am sick of seeing all of his good book trashed into many files, so I will present it (like this) in volume form..) Poor mans James bond (first section only... its all that is good) Anarchist cookbook (oohhhh nooo...) Principles of Improvised Explosive Devices (a bunch of switches and initiators) FM 5-20 Camouflage Complete guide to lock picking Get Even I and II TM 31-200-1 Unconventional warfare- both of these are about sabotage mainly TM 31-201-1 Unconventional warfare references Grandads Book of Chemistry (are you kidding?) FM 3-50-1 Deliberate Smoke Operations (just for that HS lunchroom...) FM 23-30 Grenades and Pyrotechnics ST 21-75-3 Dismounted Patroling FM 5-15 Field Fortification U.S. Navy Seal Manual- underwater demolitions, etc.. good book. Improvised Munition Systems Special Forces Handbook Special Forces Operational Techniques Anarchist HANDBOOK Weaponeer (another from 'ole Kurt Saxon) Imp. Weapons of Modern Ninja (supposed to be good, its on order..) IMPROVISED MUNITIONS Black Books Vols. I, II, and III "Nothing added, nothing taken away" Typed by The Mad Cracker Plastic Explosive Filler Sec I, No. I A plastic explosive filler can be made from potassium chlorate and petroleum jelly. This explosive can be detonated with a commercial #8 or any military blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium chlorate Medicine, match heads (white) Petroleum jelly (vaseline) Medicine, Lubricant Round stick Wide bowl or other container for mixing Procedure --------- 1. Spread potassium chlorate crystals thinly on a hard surface. Roll the round stick over crystals to crush into a very fine powder or wheat flower. 2. Place 9 parts powdered potassium chlorate and 1 part petroleum jelly in a wide bowl or similar container. Mix ingredients with hands until a uniform paste is obtained. Note: Store in a waterproof container until ready to use. Potassium Nitrate Sec. I, No. 2 Potassium nitrate can be extracted from many natural sources and can be used to make nitric acid, black powder and many pyrotechnics. The yield ranges from .1 to 10% by weight, depending on the fertility of the soil. Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitrate bearing earth or other material, Soil containing old decayed about 3.5- gallons (13.5 liters) vegetable or animal matter Old cellars/farm floors, earth from old burial grounds, decayed stone or mortar building foundations. Fine wood ashes, about .5 cup (1/8 liter) totally burned whitish wood ash powder, totally black paper Bucket, about 5 gallons (19 l) in volume 2 pieces finely woven cloth, each slightly bigger than the bottom of the bucket shallow pan or dish, at least as large as the bottom of bucket Shallow heat resistant container (ceramic, metal, etc.) Water- 1.75 gallons (6.75 l) Awl, knife, or screwdriver, or other hole punching tool alcohol - 1 gallon (4 l) can be whiskey, rubbing, etc. heat source paper tape Note: Only the ratios of the amounts of ingredients are important. Thus, for twice as much, double all quantities. Procedure --------- 1. Punch holes in bottom of bucket. Spread one piece of cloth over holes inside bucket. 2. Place wood ashes on cloth and spread to make a layer about the thickness of the cloth. Place second piece of cloth on top of ashes. 3. Place dirt in bucket. 4. Place bucket over shallow container. Bucket may be supported on sticks if necessary. .5. Boil water and pour it over earth in bucket a little at a time. Allow water to run through holes in bucket into shallow container. Be sure water goes through all the earth. Allow drained liquid to cool and settle for 1 to 2 hours. Note: Do not pour all the water at once, as this may cause stoppage. 6. Carefully drain off liquid into heat resistant container. Discard any sludge remaining in bottom of the shallow container. 7. Boil mixture over hot fire for at least 2 hours. Small grains of salt will begin to appear in the solution. Scoop these out as they form, using any type of improvised strainer (paper, etc) 8. When liquid has boilded down to approx. half its original volume, remove from fire and let sit. After half an hour, add an equal volume of alcohol. When mixture is poured through paper, small white crystals will collect on top of it. 9. To purify the potassium nitrate, re-dissolve the dry crystals in the smallest possible amount of boiled water. Remove any salt crystals that appear (step 7); pour through an improvised filter made of several pieces of paper and evaporate of gently heat the concentrated solution to dryness. 10. Spread crystals on plat surface and allow to dry. The crystals are now ready to use. Improvised Black Powder Sec. I, No. 3 Black powder can be prepared in a simple, safe manner. It may be used as blasting or gun powder. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium nitrate, granulated 3 cups (.75 l) see Sec. I, No. 2) Wood charcoal, powdered, 2 cups (.5 l) Sulfur, powdered, .5 cup (1/8 l) Alcohol, 5 pints (2.5 l) whiskey, rubbing, etc. water 3 cups, (.75 l) heat source 2 buckets- each 2 gallon (7.5 l) cap., one of which must be heat resistant (metal, ceramic) Flat window screen 1 foot square large wooden stick cloth, 2 ft. sq. Procedure --------- 1. Place alcohol in one of the buckets. 2. Place potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in the heat resistant bucket. Add 1 cups water and mix thoroughly with wooden stick until all ingredients are dissolved. 3. Add remaining water (2 cups) to mixture. Place bucket on heat source and stir until small bubbles begin to form. Note: Do NOT boil mixture. Be sure all mixture stays wet. If any is dry, as on sides of pan, it may ignite. 4. Remove bucket from heat and pour mixture into alcohol while stirring vigorously. 5. Let alcohol mixture stand about 5 minutes. Strain mixture through cloth to obtain black powder. Discard liquid. Wrap cloth around black powder and squeeze to remove all excess liquid. 6. Place screening over dry bucket. Place workable amount of damp powder on screen and granulate by rubbing solid through screen. Note: If granulated particles appear to stick together and change shape, recombine entire batch of powder and repeat steps 5 and 6. 7. Spread granulated powder on flat dry surface so that layer about .5" (1.25 cm) is formed. Allow to dry. Use radiator, or direct sunlight. This should be dried as soon as possible, preferably in one hour. The longer the drying period, the less effective the black powder. Note: Remove from here as soon as granules are dry. Black powder is now ready for use. Nitric Acid Sec. I, No. 4 Nitric acid is used in the preparation of many explosives, incendiary mixtures and acid delay timers. It may be prepared by distilling a mixture of potassium nitrate and concentrated sulfuric acid. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium nitrate (2 parts by volume) Drug store, improvised, (Sec. I No. 2) Concentrated sulfuric acid (1 part by vol) motor vehicle batteries, industrial plants 2 bottles or ceramic jugs (narrow necks preferable) pot or frying pan Heat source Tape (paper, electrical, not cellophane) Paper or rags Note: If sulfuric acid is obtained from motor vehicles, it must be concentrated by boiling until white fumes appear. Do NOT inhale fumes. Also, the amount of nitric acid produced is the same as the amount of potassium nitrate used, so for 2 tablespoons of nitric acid, use 2 tablespoons potassium nitrate and 1 tablespoon sulfuric acid. Procedure --------- 1. Place dry potassium nitrate in bottle or jug. Add sulfuric acid. Do not fill more than 1/4 full Mix until a paste is formed. Note: Treat sulfuric acid like any other acid, wash affected skin with water, and dont inhale the fucking fumes. 2. Wrap paper or rags around necks of 2 bottles. Securly tape necks of bottles together. Be sure bottles are flush against each other and that there are no air spaces. 3. Support bottles on rocks or cans so that empty bottle is slightly lower than bottle sontaining paste so that nitric acid is formed in receiving bottle will not run into other bottle. 4. Build fire in pot or frying pan. 5. Gently heat bottle containing mixture by moving fire in and out. As red fumes begin to appear periodically pour cold water over empty receiving bottle. Nitric acid will begin to form in the receiving bottle. Note: Do not overheat or wet bottle containing mixture or it may shatter. As an added protection, place bottle to be hated in a heat resistant container filled with sand or gravel. Hear this outer container to produce nitric acid. 6. Continue the above process until no more red fumes are formed. If the nitric acid formed in the receiving bottle is not clear (cloudy) pour it into cleaned bottle and repeat steps 2-6. Note: Do not inhale fumes, and nitric acid should be stored in a sealed glass or ceramic container. Initiator for dust explosions Sec I, No. 5 An initiator which will initiate common material to produce dust explosions can be rapidly and easily constructed. This type of charge is ideal for the destruction of enclosed areas such as rooms or buildings. Materials Sources --------- ------- a flat can, 3 in. (8 cm) in diameter and 1-1.5 in. (3-3.75 cm) in height. A 6.5 oz. Tuna can serves the purpose quite well blasting cap explosive aluminum (may be wire, cust sheet, flat can, or powder) large nail, 4 in. (10 cm) long wooden rod, .25 in. (6 mm) in diameter flour, gasoline, and powder or chipped aluminum Note: Plastic explosives (comp. C4, etc.) produce larger explosions that cast explosives (comp. B, etc). Procedure --------- 1. Using the nail, press a hole through the side of the Tuna can 3/8 to 1/2 in. (1-1.5 cm) from the bottom. Using a rotating a lever action, enlarge the hole until it will accomodate the blasting cap. 2. Place the wodden rod in the hole and position the end of the rod at the center of the can. 3. Press explosive into the can, being sure to surround the rod, until it is 3/4 in. (2 cm) from top of the can. Carefully remove the wooden rod. 4. Place the aliminum metal on top of the explosive. 5. Just before use, insert the blasting cap into the cavity made by the rod. The initiator is now ready for use. Note: If it is desired to carry the initiator some distance, cardboard may be pressed on top of the aluminum to insure against loss of material. How to Use ---------- This particular unit works quite well to initiate charges of five pounds of flour, 1/2 gallon (1 2/3 l) of gasoline or two pounds of flake painters aluminum. The solid materials may merely be contained in sacks or cardboard cartons. The gasoline may be placed in plastic coated paper milk cartons, plastic or glass bottles. The charges are placed directly on top of the initiator and the blasting cap is actuated electrically or by fuse depending on the type of cap used. This will destroy a 2,000 cubic feet enclosure (building 10x20x10 feet) Note: For larger enclosures, use proportionally larger initiators ad charges. _______________________ | | | flour, gas, etc. | |_______________________| |_______| <- aluminum flake top layer | | | _-_-_| <- explosive here (surrounding cap) |____^__|\\ ^ \\ cap \\ <- wires to cap Fertilizer Explosive Sec. I, No. 6 An explosive munition can be made from fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate and either fuel oil or a mixture of equal parts of motor oil and gasoline. When properly prepared, this explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- Ammonium nitrate (not less than 32% nitrogen) farm, feed stores Fuel oil or gasoline and motor oil (1:1) cars, trucks Two flat boards, One which can be comfortably held in the hand, i.e., 2"x4", and 36"x36" Bucket or other container for mixing items Iron or steel pipe or bottle, tin can or heavy walled cardboard tube blasting cap wooden rod, 1/4" in. diameter spoon or similar measuring container Procedure --------- 1. Spread a hadful of the ammonium nitrate (an) on the large flat board and rub vigorously with the other board until the large particles are crushed into a very fine powder that looks like flour (approx. 10 min. per handful) Note: Continue with step 2 as soon as possible, since the powder may take moisture from the air and become spoiled. 2. Mix on measure (cup, tablespoon, etc) of fuel oil with 16 measures of the finely ground AN in a dry bucket or other suitable container and stir with the wooden rod. If fuel oil is not available, use one half measure of motor oil. Store in a waterproof container until ready to use. 3. Spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has and end cap threaded on one end. If a pipe is not available, you may use a dry tin can, a glass jar or a heavy-walled cardboard tube. Note: Take care not to tamp or shake the mixture in the pipe. If mixture becomes tightly packed, one cap will not be sufficient to initiate the explosive. 4. Insert blasting cap just beneath the surface of the explosive mix. Note: Confining the open end of the container will add to the effectiveness of the explosive. Carbon Tet Explosive Sec. I, No. 7 A moist explosive can be made from fine aluminum powder combined with carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloroethylene. This explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- Fine aluminum bronzing powder paint and artists supplies Carbon tetrachloride Pharmacy, or fire extingusher or liquid tetrachloroethylene dry cleaners stirring rod (wood) Mixing container Measuring container storage container with lid blasting cap pipe, can or jar Procedure --------- 1. Measure out two parts aluminum powder to one part carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloroethylene liquid into the mixing container, adding liquid to powder while stirring with the wooden rod. 2. Stir until the mixture becomes the consistency of honey syrup. Note: Fumes from the liquid are dangerous and should not be inhaled. 3. Store explosive in a jar or similar waterproof container until ready to use. The liquid in the mixture evaporates quickly when not confined. Note: Liquid will detonate in this manner for a period of 72 hours. How to Use ---------- 1. Pour this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap threaded on one end. If a pipe is not available, you may use a dry tin can or a glass jar. 2. Insert blasting cap just beneath the surface of the explosive mix. Note: Confining the open end of the explosive will add to the effectiveness of the explosive. Fertilizer AN-AL Explosive Sec. I, No. 8 A dry explosive mixture can be made from ammonium nitrate fertilizer combined with fine aluminum powder. This explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer (not less than Farm and feed stores 32% nitrogen) fine aluminum bronzing powder paint or artists supply Measuring container Mixing container two flat boards (one should be comfortably held in the had and one very large, i.e., 2"x4" and 36"x36") Storage container Blasting cap Wooden rod- .25 in. in diameter pipe, can or jar Procedure --------- 1. Method I- low velocity explosive A. Use measuring container to measure four parts fertilizer to one part aluminum powder and pour into the mixing container. (ex. 4 cups fertilizer to 1 cup aluminum powder) B. Mix ingredients with the wooden rod 2. Method II- high velocity explosive A. Spread a handful at a time of AN on the large flat board and rub vigorously with the other board until the large particles are crushed into a very fine powder that looks like flour. (approx. 10 min. per handful) Note: Proceed with step B below as soon as possible since the powder may take moisture from the air and become spoiled. B. Follow steps A and B of Method I. 3. Store the explosive mixture in a waterproof container, such as a flass jar, steel pipe, etc., until ready to use. How to Use ---------- Follow steps 1 and 2 of "How to Use" in section I, No. 7. Red or White powder propellant Sec. I, No. 9 Red or White powder propellant may be prepared in a simple, safe manner. The formulation described below will result in approx. 2.5 lbs. of powder. This is a small arms propellant and should only be used in weapons with .5 in. inside diameter or less, such as the match gun, or the 7.62 carbine, but not pistols. Materials Sources --------- ------- Heat source 2 gallon metal bucket Measuring cup (8 oz) Wooden spoon or rubber spatula metal sheet or aluminum foil (at least 18 sq. in.) flat window screen potassium nitrate (granulated)- 2.33 cups white sugar (granulated)- 2 cups powdered ferric oxide (rust)- 1/8 cup clear water- 3.5 cups Procedure --------- 1. Place the sugar, potassium nitrate (pn), and water in the bucket. Heat with a low flame, stirring occasionally until the sugar and PN dissolve. 2. If available, add the ferric oxide (rust) to the solution. Increase the flame under the mixture until it boils gently. Note: The mixture will retain the rust coloration. 3. Stro and scrape the bucket sides occasionally until the mixture is reduced to one quarter its original volume, then stir continuously. 4. As the water evaporates, the mixture will become thicker until it reaches the consistency of cooked breakfast cereal (yum!) or homemade fudge. At this stage of thickness, remove the bucket from the hear source and spread the mass on the metal sheet. 5. While the material cools, score it with the spoon or spatula in crisscrossedfurrows about 1 inch apart. 6. Allow the material to air dry, preferably in the sun. As it dries, rescore it occasionally (about every 20 minutes) to aid drying. 7. When the material has dried to a point to where it is moist and soft but not sticky to the touch, place a small spoonful on the screen. Rub the aterial back and forth against the screen mesh with a spoon or other flat object until the material is granulated into small worm-like particles. 8. After granulation, return the material to the sun to dry completely. Nitric Acid/nitrobenzene ("Hellhoffite") explosive Sec. I, No. 10 An explosive munition can be made from mononitrobenzene and nitric acid. It is a simple explosive to prepare. Just pour the nitrobenzene into the acid and stir. Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitric acid Field grade or 90% concentrated (specific gravity of 1.48) Mononitrobenzene (nitrobenzene) drug store (oil of mirbane) or chemical supply house Acid resistant measuring containers Glass, clay, etc. Acid resistant stirring rod (glass, etc) Blasting cap Wax steel pipe, end cap, tape bottle or jar Note: Prepare this mixture just before use. Procedure --------- 1. Add 1 volume (cup, quart, etc) of mononitrobenzene to two volumes nitric acid in a bottle or jar. 2. Mix ingredients well by stirring with acid resistant rod. Note: Nitric acid will burn skin and destroy clothing. If any is spilled, wash well with water. Don't inhale the fumes! How to Use ---------- 1. Wax blasting cap, pipe and end cap. 2. Thread end cap onto pipe. 3. Pour mixture into pipe. 4. Insert and tape blasting cap just beneath surface of mixture. Note: Confining the open end will increase effectiveness of the weapon. Optimized Process for Cellulose/Acid Exposive Sec. I, No. 11 An acid type explosive can be made from nitric acid and white paper or cotton cloth. This explosive can be detonated with a commercial #8 cap or any military blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitric acid Industrial metal processors, 90% concentrated (1.48 grvty.) Field grade, (sec. I, No. 4) white unprinted, unsized paper paper towels, napkins clean white cotton cloth clothing, sheets, better kmarts Acid resistant container wax coated pipe or can, ceramic pipe, glass jar, etc. Aluminum foil or acid resistant material food stores protective gloves blasting cap wax Procedure --------- 1. Put on gloves. 2. Spread out a layer of paper or cloth on aluminum foil and sprinkle with nitric acid until thoroughly soaked. If aluminum foil is unavailable, use an acid resistant material (glass, ceramic, etc) Note: Use same warning again for handling acid. 3. Place another layer of paper or cloth on top of the acid-soaked sheet and repeat step 2 above. Repeat as often as necessary. 4. Roll up the aluminum foil containing the acid-soaked sheets and insert the roll into the acid resistant container. Note: If glass or ceramic tray is used, pick up with two wooden sticks and load into container. 5. Wax blasting cap. 6. Insert the blasting cap in the center of the rolled sheets. Allow 5 min. before detonating the explosive. Methyl Nitrate Dynamite Sec. I, No. 12 A moist explosive mixture can be made from sulfuric acid, nitric acid and methyl alcohol. This explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap. Materials Source --------- ------ Sulfuric Acid Clear battery acid boiled until white fumes appear Nitric Acid Field grade, (sec. I, No. 4), sp. gravity of 1.48 Methyl alcohol methanol, wood alcohol, non- permanant antifreeze eyedropper or styring with glass tube large diameter glass (2 qt.) jar Narrow glass jars (1 qt.) Absorbent (fine sawdust, shredded paper, shredded cloth) cup pan (3-5 gallon) teaspoon wooden stick steel pipe with end cap blasting cap water tray Procedure --------- 1. Add 24 teaspoons of sulfuric acid to 16.5 teaspoons of nitric acid in the 2 qt. jar. 2. Place the jar in the pan (3-5 gallon) filled with cold water or in a stream and allow to cool. 3. Rapidly swirl the jar to create a whirlpool in the liquid (without splashing) while keeping the bottom portion of the jar in the water. 4. While continually swirling, add to mixture, .5 teaspoon at a time, 13.5 teaspoons of methyl alcohol, allowing the mixture to cool at least one minute between additions. DANGER! PELIGRO!- If there is a sudden increase in the amount of fumes produced of if the solution turns much darker or begins to froth, dump the solution in the water within 10 seconds! This will help lengthen your life, and prevent an accident. 5. After the final addition of methyl alcohol, swirl for another 35-40 seconds. 6. Carefully pour the solution into one of the narrow glass jars. Allow jar to stand in water for approx. 5 minutes until two layers separate. 7. With an eyedropper or styringe, remove top layer and CAREFULLY put into another narrow glass jar. This liquid is the explosve. Note: Thought I should tell you, this is shock sensitive. (very) 8. Add an equal quantity of water to the explosive and swirl. Allow mixture to separate again as in step 6. The explosive is now the bottom layer. 9. Carefully remove the top layer with the eyedropper or styringe and discard. 10. Place one firmly packed cup of absorbent in the tray. 11. While stirring with the wooden stick, slowly add explosive until the mass is very damp but not wet enough to drip. Explosive is ready to use. Note: If it gets too wet, add more absorbent. If storage is required, store in a sealed container to prevent evaporation. Do not allow this to touch the skin. If it does, flush with large quantities of water. Keep grit, dirt, and sand out of the mix. How to Use ---------- 1. Spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap threaded on one end. If a pipe is not available, you may use a dry tin can or a glass jar. 2. Insert blasting cap just beneath the surfacr of the explosive mix. Note: Confining the other end will add to the effectivenessof the explosive. Urea nitrate explosive Sec I, No. 13 Urea nitrate can be used as an explosive munition. It is easy to prepare from nitric acid and urine. It can be detonated with a blasting cap. Materials Source --------- ------ Nitric acid, (90%, 1.48 sp. gravity) Field grade (sec. I, No. 4) Urine Animals, yes, humans too 2 one gallon heat and acid resistant containers (pyrex, ceramic) Filtering material paper towel, fine cotton Aluminum powder (optional) paint stores heat source measuring containers (cup and spoon) water tape blasting cap steel pipe and cap Note: Prepare mixture just before use. Procedure --------- 1. Boil a large quantity of urine (10 cups) to approx. 1/10 its volume (1 cup) in one of the containers over the heat source. 2. Filter the urine into the other container through the filtering material to remove impurities. Use tape to secure filter onto jar. 3. Slowly add 1/3 cup of nitric acid to the filtered urine, let stand for 1 hour. 4. Filter mixture as in step 2. Urea nitrate crystals will collect on the paper. 5. Wash the urea nitrate by pouring water over it. 6. Remove urea nitrate crystals from the filtering and allow to dry thoroughly (approx. 16 hours) Note: Drying time can be reduced to two hours if a hot (not boiling) water bath is used. See step 5 of Sec I, No. 15. How to Use ---------- 1. Spoon urea nitrate crystals into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap screwed on one end. 2. Insert blasting cap just beneath the surface of the urea nitrate crystals. Note: This explosive can be made more effective by mixing with aluminum powder (from paint stores) in the ratio of 4:1. One cup aluminum powder to four cups urea nitrate. Capping the other end will add to the effectiveness of the explosive. Preparation of Copper Sulfate (Pentahydrate) Sec. I, No. 14 Copper sulfate is a required material for the preparation of TACC. See section I, No. 16) Materials Sources --------- ------- Pieces of copper or copper wire circuit boards, electronic stores Dilute sulfuric acid (battery acid) Potassium nitrate (Sec. I, No. 2) or Nitric Acid, (90%, 1.48 gr.)(Sec. I, No. 4) Alcohol water two 1 pint jars or glasses, heat resistant paper towels pan wooden stick or rod improvised scale cup container heat source teaspoon Procedure --------- 1. Place 10 grams of copper pieces into one of the pint jars. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of dilute sulfuric acid to the copper. 2. Add 12 grams of potassium nitrate or 1.5 teaspoons of nitric acid to the mixture. Note: Nitric Acid gives a product of greater purity. 3. Heat the mixture in a pan of simmering hot water hath until the bubbling has ceased (approx. 2 hours). The mixture will turn to a blue color. 4. Pour the hot blue solution, but not the copper, into the other pint jar. Allow solution to cool at room temperature. Discard the unreacted copper pieces in the first jar. 5. Carefully pour away the liquid from the crystals. Crush crystals into a powder with a wooden rod or stick. 6. Add .5 cup (120 ml) of alcohol to the powder while stirring. 7. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a container to collect the crystals. Wash the crystals left on the paper towel three times, using .5 cup (120 ml) portions of alcohol each time. 8. Air dry the copper sulfate crystals for 2 hours. Note: Drying time can be reduced to .5 hour by use of hot, not boiling, water bath (see step 3). Reclamation of RDX from C4 Sec. I, No. 15 Rdx can be obtained from C4 explosive with the sue of gasoline. It can be used as a booster explosive for detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13) or as a high explosive charge. Materials Sources --------- ------- Gasoline C4 plastique 2 pint glass jars, wide mouth water --------| | ceramic or glass dish | | pan | optional, it may be air | dried heat source | | teaspoon | | cup | | tape --------| Procedure --------- 1. Place 1.5 teaspoons (15 grams) of C4 in one of the pint jars. Add one cup (240 ml) of gasoline. Note: These quantities can be increased to obtain more RDX. For example, use 2 gallons of gasoline per 1 cup of C4. 2. Knead and stir the C4 with the rod until the C4 has broken down into small particles. Allow mixture to stand for .5 hour. 3. Stir the mixture again until a fine white powder remains on the bottom of the jar. 4. Filter the mixture through a paper towel into the other glass jar. Wash the particles collected on the paper twoel with .5 cup (120 ml) of gasoline. Discard the waste liquid. 5. Place the RDX particles in a glass or ceramic disk. Set the dish in a pan of hot water, not boiling, and dry for a period of 1 hour. Note: RDX can be air dried for 2 to 3 hours. TACC (Tetramminecopper (II) Chlorate Sec. I, No. 16 TACC is a primary explosive that can be made from sodium chlorate, copper sulfate and ammonia. This eplosive is to be used with a booster explosive such as picric acid (Sec. I, No. 21) or RDX (Sec. I, No. 15) in the fabrication of detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13). Materials Sources --------- ------- Sodium Chlorate Sec. I, No. 23, medicine Copper sulfate Weed killer, hardware store, Sec. I, No. 14 Ammonia hydroxide household ammonia, smelling salts, water purifier alcohol, 95% wax, clay, pitch, etc. water bottle, narrow mouth (wine or coke) bottles, wide mouth (mason jars) tubing (copper, steel) to fit around mouth bottle teaspoon improvised scale Sec, VII, No. 8 heat source paper towel pan tape cup Procedure --------- 1. Measure 1/3 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of sodium chlorate into a wide mouth bottle. Add 10 teaspoons alcohol. 2. Place the wide mouth bottle in a pan of hot water. Add 1 teaspoon (4 g) of copper sulfate to the mixture. Heat for a period of 30 minutes just under the boiling point and stir occasionally. Note: Keep away from flame. Keep volume constant by adding additional alcohol approx. every 10 minutes. 3. Remove solution from pan and allow to cool. Color of solution will change from a blue to a light green. Filter solution through a paper towel into another wide mouth bottle. Store until ready for step 6. 4. Add 1 cup (250 Ml) of ammonia to the narrow mouth bottle. 5. Place tubing into neck of bottle so that it extends about 1.5 in (4 cm) inside bottle. Seal tubing to bottle with wax, clay, pitch, etc. 6. Place free end of tubing into the chlorate-alcohol-sulfate solution (step 3). Heat bottle containing ammonia in a pan of hot, but not boiling water, for approx. 10 minutes. 7. Bubble ammonia gas through the chlorate-alcohol-sulfate solution approx. 10 minutes, until the color changes from light gree to dark blue. COntinue bubbling for another 10 minutes. Note: Mixture is now primary explosive, keep from flame. 8. Remove the solution from the pan and reduce the volume to about 1/3 of its original volume by evaporating in the open air or ina stream of air. Note: Pour container into a flat container for faster evaporation. 9. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a wide mouth bottle to collect crystals. Wash crystals with 1 teaspoon of alcohol and set aside to dry (approx. 16 hours) Drying time can be reduced to 2 hours if a hot, not boiling, water bath is used. Note: Explosive is shock and flame sensitive. Store in a capped container. HMTD Sec I, No. 17 HMTF is a primary explosive that can be made from hexamethylenetetramine, hydrogen peroxide, and citric acid. This explosive is to be used with a boosterr explosive such as picric acid (Sec I, No. 21) or RDX (Sec. I, No. 15) in the fabrication of detonators (Sec VI, No. 13). Materials Sources --------- ------- Hexamethylenetetramine Drugstore under names of urotropine, hexamine, methenamine, etc. Army heat tablets (sterno?) Hydrogen Peroxide 6% hair bleach or stronger Citric Acid Drug or Food stores, known as "sour salt" Containers, bottles or glasses paper towels teaspoon pan water tape Procedure --------- 1. Measure 9 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide into a container 2. In 3 portions, dissolve 2.5 teaspoons of crushed hexamethylenetetramine (hexa) in the peroxide. 3. Keep the solution cool for 30 minutes by placing container in a pan of cold water. 4. In 5 portions, dissolve 4.5 teaspoons of crushed citric acid in the hexa- peroxide solution. 5. Permite solution to stand at room temperatire until solid particles for at the bottom of the container. Note: Complete precipitation will take place in 8-24 hours 6. Filter the mixture through a paper towel into a container to collect the solid particles. 7. Wash the solid particles collected in the paper towel with 6 teaspoons of water by pouring the water over them. Discard the liquid in the container. 8. Place these explosives in a container and allow to dry. Note: Handle dry explosive with great care. Do not scrape or handle it roughly. Keep from open sparks or flames. Store in a cool, dry place. Potassium or Sodium Nitrite and Litharge (lead monoxide) Sec. I, No. 18 Potassium or sodium nitrate is needed to prepare DDNP (Sec. I, No. 19) and litharge is required for the preparation of lead picrate (Sec. I, No. 20) Materials Sources --------- ------- Lead metal (small pieces or chips) Plumbing supply Potassium or sodium nitrite Field grade (Sec. I, No. 2) or drug store Methyl (wood) alcohol Iron pipe with end cap Iron rod or screwdriver Paper towels 2 glass jars, wide mouth metal pan heat source (hot coals or blow torch) improvised scale (Sec VII, No. 8) cup water pan Procedure --------- 1. Mix 12 grams of lead and 4 grams of potassium or sodium nitrite in a jar. Place the mixture in the iron pipe. 2. Heat iron pipe in a bed of hot coals or with a blow torch for 30 minutes to one hour. (mixture will turn yellow) 3. Remove the iron pipe from the heat source and allow to cool. Chip out the yellow material formed in the iron pipe and place the chips in the glass jar. 4. Add .5 cup (120 ml) of methyl alcohol to the chips. 5. Heat the glass jar containing the mixture in a hot water bath for approx. 2 minutes. Heat until there is a noticeable reaction between chips and alcohol; solution will turn darker. 6. Filter themixture through a paper towel into the other glass jar. The material left of the paper towel is lead monoxide. 7. Remove the lead monoxide and wash it twice through a paper towel using .5 cup of hot water each time. Air dry before using. 8. Place the jar with the liquid (step 6) in a hot water bath (as in step 5) and heat until the alcohol is evaporated. The powder remaining in the jar after evaporation is potassium or sodium nitrite. Note: Nitrite has a strong tendency to absorb water from the atmosphere and should be stored in a closed container. DDNP Sec. I, No. 19 DDNP is a primary explosive used in the fabrication of detonators (Sec. I, No. 13). It is to be used with a booster explosive such as picric acid (Sec. I, No. 21) or RDX (Sec. I, No. 15). Materials Sources --------- ------- Picric acid Sec. I, No. 21 Flowers of sulfur drug store lye (sodium hydroxide) Red devil(tm) sink unstopper sulfuric acid, diluted motor vehicle batteries Potassium or sodium nitrite Sec. I, No. 18 Water 2 glass cups, pyrex stirring rod (glass or wood) Improvised scale Sec VII, No. 8 teaspoon tablespoon eyedropper heat source containers tape Procedure --------- 1. In one of the glass cups, mix .5 gram of lye with 2 tablespoons (30ml) of warm water. 2. Dissolve 1 teaspoon (3 grams) of picric acid in the water-lye mixture. Store until ready for step 5. 3. Place .25 teaspoon (1ml) of water in the other glass cup. Add .5 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of sulfur and 1/3 teaspoon (2.5 g) of lye to the water. 4. Boil solution over heat source until color turns dark red. Remove and allow solution to cool. 5. In three portions, add this sulfur-lye solution to the picric acid-lye solution (step 2); stir while pouring. Allow mixture to cool. 6. Filter the mixture through a paper towel into a container. Small red particles will collect on the paper. Discard the liquid in the container. 7. Dissolve the red particles in .25 cup (60 ml) of boiling water. 8. Remove and filter the mixture through a paper towel, as in step 6. Discard the particles left on the paper. 9. Using an eyedropper, slowly add the sulfuric acid to the filtered solution until it turns orange-brown. 10. Add .5 teaspoon (2.5 g) more sulfuric acid to the solution. Allow the solution to cool to room temperature. 11. In a separate container, dissolve .25 teapsoon (1.8 g) of potassium or sodium nitrite in 1/3 cup (80 ml) of water. 12. Add this solution in one portion, while stirring, to the orange-brown solution. Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes. The mixture will turn light brown. Note: Mixture is now primary explosive. Keep from sparks and flames. 13. Filter the mixture through a paper towel. Wash the particles left on the paper with 4 teaspoons (20 ml) of water. 14. Allow paricles to dry, approx. 16 hours. Drying time can be reduced to two hours if a hot (not boiling) water bath is used. See Sec. I, No. 16. Note: Explosive is flame and shock sensitive. Store in a capped container. Preparation of lead picrate Sec. I, No. 20 Lead picrate is used as a primary explosive in the fabrication of detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13). It is to be used with a booster exlosive such as picric acid (Sec. I, No. 21) or RDX (Sec. I, NO. 15). Materials Sources --------- ------- Litharge (lead monoxide) Sec. I, No. 18 or plumbing store Picric acid Sec. I, No. 21 Wood alcohol (methanol) Paint remove, some antifreezes wooden or plastic rod dish or saucer (china or glass) teaspoon improvised scale Sec. VII, No. 8 containers Flat pan Heat source (Optional) Water (optional) Procedure --------- 1. Weigh 2 grams each of picric acid and lead monoxide. Place each in a separate container. 2. Place 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of the alcohol in a dish. Add the picric acid to the alcohol and stir with the wooden or plastic rod. 3. Add the lead monoxide to the mixture while stirring. Note: Mixture is now primary explosive, keep from spark or flame. 4. Continue stirring the mixture until the alcohol has evaporated. The mixture will suddenly thicken. 5. Stir mixture occasionally (to stop lumps from forming) until a powder is formed. A few lumps will remain. Note: Be very careful of dry material forming one the inside of the container. 6. Spread this powdered mixture, the lead picrate, in a flat pan to air dry. Note: If possible, dry the mixture in a hot, not boiling, water bath for a period of two hours. Preparation of Picric Acid from asprin Sec. I, No. 21 Picric acid can be used as a booster explosive in detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13), a high explosive charge, or as an intermediate to preparing lead picrate (Sec. I, No. 20) or DDNP (Sec. I, No. 19) Materials Sources --------- ------- Aspirin tablets (5 grains per tablet) drugstore, kmart alcohol, 95% pure Sulfuric acid, concentrated (boil until white fumes appear) potassium nitrate (Sec. I, No. 2) Water paper towels cleaning jar, 1 pint rod (glass or wood) glass containers ceramic or glass dish cup teaspoon tablespoon pan heat source tape Procedure --------- 1. Crush 20 aspirin tablets in a glass container. Add 1 teaspoon of water and work into a paste. 2. Add approx. 1/3 to 1/2 cup of alcohol (100 ml) to the aspirin paste; stir while pouring. 3. Filter the alcohol-aspirin solution through a paper towel into another glass container. Discard the solid left on the paper towel. 4. Pour the filtered solution into a ceramic or glass dish. 5. Evaporate the alcohol and water from the solution by placing the dish into a pan of hot water. White powder will remain in the dish after evaporation. Note: Water in pan should be at hot bath temperature, not boiling, approx. 160 degrees to 180 degrees F. It should not burn the hands. 6. Pour 1/3 cup (80 ml) of concentrated sulfuric acid into a canning jar. Add the white powder to the sulfuric acid. 7. Heat canning jar of sulfuric acid in a pan of simmering hot water bath for 15 minutes; then remove jar from the bath. Solution will turn to a yellow-orange color. 8. Add 3 level teaspoons (15 g) of potassium nitrate in three portions to the yellow-orange solution; stir vigorously during additions. Solution will turn red, then back to a yellow-orange color. 9. Allow the solution to cool to ambient or room temperature while stirring occasionally. 10. Slowly pour the solution, while stirring, into 1.25 cup (300 ml) of cold water and allow to cool. 11. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a glass container. Light yellow particles will collect on the paper towel. 12. Wash the light yellow particles with 2 tablespoons (25 ml) of water. Discard the waste liquid in the container. 13. Place particles in ceramic dish and set in a hot water bath, as it step 5, for 2 hours. Double Salts Sec. I, No. 22 Double salts is used as a primary explosive in the fabrication of detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13). It can be made in the field from silver (coins), nitric acid, calcium carbide, and water. Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitric acid (90%) Sec. I, No. 4 Silver metal (silver coin, 5/8 in. in diameter) Calcium carbide (acetylele or calcium carbide lamps) rubber and glass tubing (approx. 1/4 in. inside diameter) paper towels heat resistant bottles or ceramic jugs, 1 to 2 qt. capacity, and one cork to fit. (Punch hole in cork to fir tubing) teaspoon *aluminum, stainless steel or wax-coated) or equivalent measure glass container heat source long narrow jar (olive jar) tape water alcohol Procedure --------- 1. Dilute 2/25 teaspoons of nitric acid with 1.5 teaspoons of water in a glass container by adding the acid to the water. 2. Dissolve a silver coin (a silver dime) in the diluted nitric acid. The solution will turn to a green color. Note: It may be necessary to warm the container to completely dissolve the silver coin. Take the usual precautions when working with acid! 3. Pour solution into a long narrow (olive) jar and place it in a bottle of hot water. Crystals will form in the solution; heat until crystals dissolve. 4. While still heating and after crystals have dissolved, place 10 teaspoons of calcium carbide in another glass bottle and add 1 teaspoon of water. After the reaction has started add another teaspoon of water. Then set up as shown. ---------------------------------------------------- <- rubber //--------------------------------------------------\\ tubing glass ||<-tubing continues into jar (olive) || tubing>>||___ __||__ | | | | | || |<-cork | |olive | | ______|| || ||______ | | jar | | | || | | | w/ | | | || | | |silver| | | || | | | mix _______|____ acetylene bubbles glass tubing>|| | | | / | | | || | | |______| <-water here (hot) | || | |__________________| |calcium carbide & | | water | Heat source here |____________________| 5. Bubble acetylene through the solution for 5 to 8 minutes. A brown vapor will be given off and white flakes will appear in the silver solution. 6. Remove the solver solution from the heat source and allow it to cool. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a glass container. Green crystals will collect on the paper. 7. Wash the solids collected on the paper towel with 12 teaspoons of alcohol. The solid material will turn white while the solvent in the container will have a green color. 8. Place the white solid material on a clean paper towel to air dry. Note: Handle dry explosive with great care. Do not scrape or handle it roughly. Keep from sparks or flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Sodium Chlorate Sec. I, No. 23 Sodium chlorate is a strong oxidizer used in the manufacture of explosives. it can be used in place of potassium chlorate (see Sec. I, No. I). Materials Sources --------- ------- 2 carbon or lead rods (1 in. diameter x dry cell batteries (2.5 in. 5 in. long) diameter x 7 in. long) or plumbing supply store salt, or ocean water grocery store or ocean sulfuric acid, diluted motor vehicle batteries motor vehicle water 2 wires, 16 gauge (3/64 in. diameter approx.) 6 ft. long, insulated gasoline 1 gallon glass jar, wide mouth (5 in. diameter x 6 in. high, approx.) sticks string teaspoon trays cup heavy cloth knife large flat pan or tray Procedure --------- 1. Mix .5 cup of salt into the one gallon glass jar with 3 liters (3 qts) of water. 2. Add 2 teaspoons of battery acid to the solution and stir vigorously for 5 minutes. 3. Strip back about 4 in. of insulation from both end of the two wires. 4. With knife and sticks shape 2 strips of wood 1 x 1/8 x 1.5. Tie the wood strips to the lead or carbon rods so that they are 1.5 inches apart. ___________ ___________ | | | | |\ | | /| | \ | | / | | \--|==========================|--/ | | /--|==========================|--\ | | / | ^ | \ | |/ | ^ | \| | | ^ | | |\ | wood sticks | / | | \ | | / | | \ |==========================| | | |==========================| | | | | | | | <--1.5 in. apart --> | | |_________| |_________| 5. Connect the rods to the battery in the motor vehicle with the insulated wire. 6. Submerge 4.5 in. of the rods into the salt water solution. 7. With gear in neutral position start the vehicles engine. Depress the accelerator approx. 1/5 of its full travel. 8. Run the engine with the accelerator in this postition for 2 hours; then; shut it down for 2 hours. 9. Repeat this cycle for a total of 64 hours while maintaining the level of the acid-salt water solution in the glass jar. Note: This arrangement employs voltages which may be dangerous to personnel. Do not touch the bare wire leads while the engine is running. 10. Shut off the engine. Remove the rods from the glass jar and disconnect wire leads from the battery. 11. Filter the solution through the heavy cloth into a flat pan or tray, leaving the sediment at the bottom of the glass jar. 12. Allow the water in the filtered solution to evaporate at room temperature (approx. 16 hours). The residuew is approx 60% or more sodium chlorate which is pure enough to be used as an explosive ingredient. Mercury Fulminate Sec. I, No. 24 Mercury fulminate is used as a primary explosive in the fabrication of detonators (Sec. VI, No. 13). It is to be used with a booster explosive such as picric acid (Sec. I, No. 21) or RDX (Sec. I, No. 15). Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitric Acid (90%) 1.48 gr. field grade (Sec. I, No. 4) or industrial metal processors mercury thermometers, old radio tubes ethyl (grain) alcohol (90%) filtering material teaspoon measure (.25, .5, and 1 teaspoon capacity) aluminum, stainless steel, or wax coated heat source clean wooden stick clean water glass containers tape styringe Procedure --------- 1. Dilute 5 teaspoons of nitric acid with 2.5 teaspoons of clean water in a glass container by adding the acid to the water. 2. Dissolve 1/8 teaspoon of mercury in the diluted nitric acid. This will yield dark red fumes. Note: It may be necessary to add water, one drop at a time, to the mercury-acid solution in order to start reaction. Also take usual precautions when handling acid. 3. Warm 10 teaspoons of the alcohol in a container until the alcohol feels warm to the inside of the wrist. 4. Pour the metal-acid solution into the warm alcohol. Reaction should start in less than 5 minutes. Dense white fumes will be given off during reaction. As time lapses, the fumes will become less dense. Allow 10 to 15 minutes to complete reaction. Fulminate will settle to bottom. Note: This reaction generates large quantities of toxic, flammable fumes. The process must be conducted outdoors or in a well ventilated area, away from sparks or flames. Do not inhlale fumes unless you like death. 5. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a container. Crystals may stick to the side of the container. If so, tilt and squirt water down the sides of the container until all the material collects on the filter paper. 6. Wash the crystals with 6 teaspoons of ethyl alcohol. 7. Allow these to dry. Note: Handle dry explosives with great care. Do not scrape or handle it roughly. Keep away from sparks or open flame. Store in a cool dry place. Sodium Chlorate and sugar or aluminum explosive Sec. I, No. 25 An explosive munition can be made from sodium chlorate combined with granular sugar, or aluminum powder. This explosive can be detonated with a commercial #8 or Military J2 blasting cap. Materials Sources --------- ------- sodium chlorate Sec. I, No. 23 granular sugar food store aluminum powder paint store wooden rod or stick bottle or jar blasting cap steel pipe (threaded on one end) end cap and tape measuring container Procedure --------- 1. Add three volumes (cups, quarts, etc) sodium chlorate to one volume aluminum powder, or two volumes of granular sugar, in bottle or jar. 2. Mix ingredients well by stirring with the wooden rod or stick. How to Use ---------- 1. Wax blasting cap, pipe and end cap. 2. Thread end cap onto pipe. 3. Pour munition into pipe. 4. Insert and tape blasting cap just beneath surface of mixture. Note: Confining the open end of the pipe will add to the effectiveness of the explosive. Acetone/Peroxide Explosive Sec. I, No. 26 Materials Sources --------- ------- Hydrogen Peroxide Drug store, Hair Bleach Acetone Hardware, drup stores Sulfuric Acid Clear battery acid boiled until white fumes appear Eye dropper or styringe with glass tube Graduated cylinder (cc or ml) or other measuring device Thermometer (0-100 C) Glass containers Large pan Ice and salt Water Paper towels Procedure --------- 1. Measure 30 ml of acetone and 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide into a glass container and mix thoroughly. 2. Cool the acetone/peroxide mixture by placing its container in a larger one containing a mixture of ice, salt and water. Note: Because of the lighter inner container being buoyant in the larger outer container, it is necessary to secure it so that it will not fall over into the ice, salt, and water mixture. 3. Cool the acetone/peroxide mixture to 5 degrees C. 4. Add 2.5 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid to the acetone/peroxide mixture slowly. drop by drop, with the use of an eye dropper. Stir the mixture during the addition of the sulfuric acid with a thermometer, keeping the temperature between 5-10 degrees C., stop adding the sulfuric acid and continue stirring until the temp. drops again to 5 degrees C., then continue adding the sulfuric acid. __ | |<-eye dropper w/ concentrated sulfuric acid |__| \ \ | <- thermometer | \ \ | | | \ \ | | | \-\ | | | | | | | acetone/peroxide mix -----|-> | | | | | | <-|---ice, salt, and water mix. | \-------/ | maintain 5-10 degrees C. ------------------------- 5. After all the sulfuric acid has been added, continue stirring the mixture for another five minutes. 6. Let the acetone/peroxide/sulfuric acid mixture stand in the ice/water/salt bath or remove the inner container and place it in an ice box for 12-24 hours. 7. After 12 hours, white crystals of acetone peroxide will precipitate out of the once clear solution. Precipitation should be completed after 24 hrs. Note: At this point the mixture is a primary explosive. Keep away from shock, friction and flame. 8. Filter the mixture through a paper twoel into a container to collect all of the solid particles. 9. Wash the solid particles collected in the paper towel with small amounts of ice cold water poured over them. Discard the liquid in the container. 10. Place these explosive crystals in a container and allow to dry. Note: Handle the dry explosive with great care. Do not scrape or handle it roughly. Keep away from sparks or open flame. Store in a cool, dark, dry place. How to Use ---------- Acetone peroxide is a powerful initiator and can be used by itself as the main filler when making homeade detonators. Using 2.5" lengths of brass or copper tubing with one end sealed shit with either solder or epoxy resin, begin by partiallly filling the tube with acetone perroxide and compressing with a loading press (Sec. VI, No. 13, Vol. 2 and Sec. II, No. 12, Vol 3). Continue This process until the explosive is within 1/2" of the top. Cap the open end tightly with a cork or wood stopper. When ready to use, remove stopper and insert time fuse. Seal around fuse and tube insert into the main charge to a depth of 2". The caps will detonate most of the explosives shown in this volume. Note: These detonators should be used withing 7 days of thier manufacture and should be stored in a cool, dry place. Bullseye (low-high) Explosive Sec. I, No. 27 A highly effective and powerful low - high explosive can be obtained by simply using a fast burning double-based, smokeless pistol powder called Bullseye. This propellant is used to reload pistol and revolver cartridges and contains a sensitive mixture of nitroglycerin and nitrocellulose. Materials Sources --------- ------- Bullseye smokeless pistol powder Gun and reloading stores Compound detonator or time fuse Five finger discount at many fine National Guard bases How to Use ---------- 1. To use as a low explosive, simply pour the powder into a pipe with end caps and ignite with a time fuse. When ignited, the pipe will explode into many fragments traveling at a velocity of approximately 600 fps. 2. To use as a high explosive, simply pour the powder into a pipe with end caps, insert a compound detonator with a fuzing mechanism and detonate. When detonated, the pipe will fragment into many small fragments traveling at a velocity in excess of 20,000 fps. Note: Because of the unique mixture of nitroglycering with nitrocellulose (double-base), Bullseye is one of the few propellants that can be detonated with a blasting cap. When detonated, it is a powerful as military TNT and should be used to defeat hard targets. HTH/Naptha Explosive Sec. I, No. 28 An explosive munition can be made from granular calcium hypoclorite (HTH, swimming pool bleach) and petroleum naptha. This explosive can be detonated with a compound detonator. Materials Sources --------- ------- Granular calcium hypoclorite 70%, HTH Bleaching agent, swimming pool swimming pool purifier. supply houses, better K-marts. Benzine (petroleum naptha) Hardware and paint stores, paint thinner, cleaning fluid. Mixing container (bowl, bucket, etc) Stirring rod (Wood) Measuring container (cup, tablespoon) Storage container (jar, can) with tight lid Blasting cap, compound detonator required Strong pipe with end caps Procedure --------- 1. Measure out 32 parts by volume, 27 parts by weight, of calcium hypoclorite (CH) to 1 part by volume, 1 part by weight, of petroleum naptha into the mixing container. 2. Stir until thoroughly mixed with wooden stirring rod. How to Use ---------- 1. This mixture forms a low power/brisant high explosive which should be used under strong confinement and only as an explosive filler for antipersonnel fragmentation bombs. To use, spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap on one end. 2. Insert a compound detonator just beneath the surface of the explosive and screw the other end cap on with a hole drilled through for the fuse. Note: Take care not to tamp or shake the mixture in the pipe. If the mixture becomes tightly packed, one cap will not be sufficient to detonate the explosive. Store in tightly sealed container. Potassium Permangante/Aluminum Explosive Sec. I, No. 29 An explosive munition can be made from potassium permanganate and aluminum powder. This explosive can be detonated with a compound detonator. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium permanganate chemical and photography stores fine aluminum bronzing powder paint stores measuring container (cup, tablespoon, etc.) storage container with tight lid two flat boards (one should be comfortably held in the had such as a square block or rolling pin and one very large, ie., 36" x 36" blasting cap, compound detonator required strong pipe with end caps Procedure --------- 1. Spread a handful at a time of potassium permanganate on the large flat board and rub vigorously with the other flat board or rolling pic until the large particles are crushed into a very fine powder (approx. 10 minutes per handful) 2. Measure 2 volumes (cups, tablespooons, etc.), 60% by weight, of potassium permanganate with three volumes, 40% by weight, of fine aluminum bronzing powder into a mixing container with a tight fitting lid. 3. Secure the lid tightly and shake the mixture for approx. five minutes to mix thoroughly. 4. Store the explosive in the mixing container until ready to use. Before using, shake the contents once again to remix any settled particles. How to Use ---------- 1. This mixture forms a low power/brisant high explosive which should be used under strong confinement and only as an explosive filler for antipersonnel fragmentation bombs. To use, spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap on one end. 2. Insert compound detonator just beneath the surface of the explosive and screw the other end cap on with a hole drilled through for the fuse. Potassium Chlorate/Sulfur Explosive Sec. I, No. 30 An impact sensitive explosive can be made from potassium chlorate and sulfur. This explosive can be used as a filler when making reusable primers (Sec. III, No. 5, Vol. 1) or as a fill when making impact sensitive fragmentation bombs. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium chlorate Drug stores, chemical supply houses Sulfur Drug Stores Measuring container Mixing container Two flat boards (same as No. 29) Procedure --------- 1. Spread a handful at a time of potassium chlorate on the large flat board and rub vigorously with the other flat board or rolling pin until the large particles are crushed into a very fine powder (approx. 10 minutes per handful). Note: Clean and dry both boards before using again with a different substance. 2. Repeat this process using the sulfur. 3. Measure 7 parts by volume, 11 parts by weight, of powdered potassium chlorate and 1 part by volume, 1 part by weight of powdered sulfur into the mixing container. Note: This mixture forms an extremely shock sensitive explosive, especially between two metal surfaces. Reasonable care should be exercised from this point on. 4. Gently tumble the mixing container between the hands until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. 5. Place the mixed explosive in a tightly sealed storage container until ready to use. Note: Do not store the mixed explosive for more than five days before using. KEEP THIS EXPLOSIVE DRY AT ALL TIMES. How to Use ---------- 1. This explosive can either be used to either fill primer caps (Sec. III, No. 5, Vol. 1), reloading ammunition, or it can be used to make the following palm sized fragmentation bombs: A. Obtain a short section of threaded water pipe with two end caps. B. Thread on end cap onto the pipe and fill 1/4 full with steel ball bearings. C. Fill the remaining space with potassium chlorate/sulfur mixture and screw the remaining end cap on. /*_*_*_*_*_*\ <-threaded end cap |_---------_| |--O-O--| actual water pipe -> |-----O-| "O's" represent ball bearings _|-O-----|_ "-'s" represent the mixture |_-_-_O_-_-_| \***********/ <-threaded end cap Note: Maintain a loose mixture between the ball bearings and explosive by not over tamping the explosive into the pipe. This will allow the ball bearings to move and impact together. D. Gently tumble the pipe between the hands to mix the ball bearings with the explosive. E. When ready to use, throw against or near the target area. Potassium chlorate/Kerosene explosive Sec. I, No. 31 An effectove explosive munition can be made by simply pouring kerosene into powdered potassium chlorate. This explosive can be detonated with a compound detonator. Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium chlorate Drug, chemical supply stores Kerosene Hardware stores Measuring container Mixing container Stirring rod Storage container with tight lid Two flat boards (same as No. 30) Compound detonator Procedure --------- 1. Spread a handful at a time of potassium chlorate on the large flat board and rub vigorously with the other flat board or rolling pin until the large particles are crushed into a very fine powder (approx. 10 minutes per handful) 2. To produce the explosive, all that is required is to pour 1 part by volume, 10% by weight, of kerosene into 9 parts by volume, 90% by weight, of potassium chlorate. Stir until completely mixed, then store in a sealed conatainer until ready to use. 3. Another method in producing the explosive is to lightly pre-pack a selected charge container with powdered potassium chlorate. When ready to use, simply pour the pre-measured amount of kerosene into the potassium chlorate and allow to soak in for five minutes before using. How to use ---------- 1. This mixture forms a low power/brisant high explosive which should be used under strong confinement and only as an explosive filler for antipersonnel fragmentation bombs and light blasting operations. 2. to use, spoon this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap on one end. Note: Store mixed explosive in mixing container or load into pipe. 3. Insert compound detonator just beneath the surface of the explosive and screw the other end cap on with a hole drilled through for the fuse. 4. The pipe can be pre-filled with potassium chlorate and when ready to use, simply pour in the kerosene, allow to soak for five minutes, then detonate. Potassium chlorate/Notrobenzene Explosive Sec. I, No. 32 A moise explosive can be made from solid potassium chlorate and liquid nitrobenzene. This explosive has medium to high power and brisance. It can be used as a substitute for 50% ditching dynamite or flake TNT. This exlosive can be readily detonated by a standard blasting cap (No. 6). Materials Sources --------- ------- Potassium chlorate Drug and chemical supply stores Nitrobenzene Drug stores (oil of mirbane), chemical supply houses Measuring container Mixing container Storage container with tight lid Two flat boards (from No. 31) Blasting cap (No. 6) Procedure --------- 1. Use step one from No. 31 to pulverize the potassium chlorate. Note: Nitrobenzene is extremely toxic and should be handled in well ventilated areas. Harmful effects may result from swallowing, inhalation of vapors, or contact with the skin or eyes. In case of accidental spilling, wash the addected area immediately with large quantities of water. 2. To produce the explosive, all that is required is to pour 1 part by volume, 20% by weight of nitrobenzene into 4 parts by volume, 80% by weight, of powdered potassium chlorate. Stir until completely mixed, then store in a sealed container wintil ready for use. 3. Another effective method in producing the explosive is to tightly pre-pack a selected charge container with powdered potassium chlorate. When ready for use, simply pour the pre-measured amount of nitrobenzene into the potassium chlorate and allow to soak for 3 to 3 minutes before using. Note: An important factor to observe when pouring the nitrobenzene into the potassium chlorate is to not allow the potassium chlorate to be disturbed after it has been soaked with nitrobenzene. Whenever a liquid is poured into a powdered substance, a natural "caking action" will result, producing a fairly uniform density throughout the solid material. Since uniform density has a direct overall effect on the explosive performance, it is important to first pre-pack a rigid container with the potassium chlorate and then pour in the nitrobenzene and allow it to soak in without stirring. This will produce a high performance explosive. Mixing in a plastic bag will produce a low performance exlosive. How to Use ---------- 1. This mixture forms a very powerful explosive that can be used for general purpose blasting and ditching operations. It is extremely sensitive to detonation and can be initiated by simple homemade detonators. Nitromethane/Sawdust explosive Sec. I, No. 33 A simple nitromethane based explosive can be made by simply pouring nitromethane into a container filled with screened sawdust. This explosive can be detonated with a compound detonator. Materials Sources --------- ------- Nitromethane Chemical supply houses, hobby shops (fuel for r/c cars) Sawdust (fine) Common window screen Measuring container Mixing container Storage container Compound detonator Procedure --------- 1. Using a common window screen as a sieve, place a handful of sawdust in the center and shake between the hands in a back and forth motion. Collect the sawdust that passes through and discard the rest. (do not force big pieces through the screen) 2. Measure out 2 parts by volume, 20% by weight, of screened sawdust into a mixing container. Pour in 1 part by volume, 80% by weight, of liquid nitromethane. Stir until completely mixed. 3. Store in a sealed container until ready to use. How to Use ---------- 1. This mixture forms a medium power/brisant high explosive which should be used under strong confinement and as a filler for fragmentation bombs and light blasting operations. 2. To use, spoon