6 Shot Firework Mortar Rack Build

Today marks the first DIY project build. That being a 6 shot canister rack build. This is a step by step guide on how to build one. It uses 2x3 and 1x4 wood. Note: the bottom rails may made with OBS wood but only the bottom. I ask to please watch the safety portion completely as fireworks at the end of the day are more than just fun but they can be dangerous. Let me know if this build helps you and if you have any input please let me know!!!

[@vapyro3094]

I really appreciate that video pyro! I needed that. Information was very helpful! Just subbed 👍🏾👍🏾

[@WireGrassPyro]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Welcome to the family!! Glad the information is helping so many!! Sorry the volume is so low! Was still pretty new to editing haha

[@choclattunda808]

Very nice, informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@WireGrassPyro]

You're welcome! Hopefully this helped you out some!

[@Crossfirepyro2]

Nice 🔥👍🏻

[@takeovaLA]

What if you are making a 12 shot rack with two rows of 6 would the base where the tubes be different?

[@WireGrassPyro]

You can do this multiple ways. You can make 2 of these racks and butt them up against each other and put the legs on. Or you can get a 2x6. Measurements will be the same, but also cut two 1x4s the same length as the base and slide it between the tubes. I use racks with both these designs.

[@jordanhill9479]

how to do you secure the canister to the bottom of the wood?

[@WireGrassPyro]

You don't. The tubes are plugged on the bottom when you order them from pyroboom. The lift charge will push the tube down. The tubes will not come out as the wood base absorbs the force and doesn't cause the tubes to bounce out. Hope this answers your question

[@attianesejoseph]

Did you use 3” Exterior screws for the whole rack?

[@WireGrassPyro]

No. Only when securing a 2x3 to a 2x3. I used 2" when securing a 1x4 to a 2x3. Hope this makes its easier to understand

[@MiguelRodriguez-xs8xo]

What size tubes are they

[@WireGrassPyro]

The tubes are 12 inch long, 1.91 inch inner diameter DR11 HDPE tubes

[@pbpyro5546]

Have you tested the racks yet?

[@WireGrassPyro]

Yes. I have built enough racks to hold 120 shells and actually rebuilt most of them to have spacers. I have used them in multiple shows and almost every video I light canisters or festival balls I use the racks

[@WireGrassPyro]

And believe it or not. I actually gave the rack I built in this video away to a local subscriber that is getting into fireworks and rack building, when he reached out to me for some help

[@pbpyro5546]

@WireGrassPyro that's awesome man! I'll check the video out soon

[@youtubesucks-yx6kk]

Good tips. How many times can we really expect to use an hdpe tube? Im just about done messing with fiberglass and definitely ready for some safer tubes. Half the tubes i got this year you could actually see fiberglass dust flying out of the tube after dropping in the first shell from the pack. Its just not worth it. However Nobody seems to have a straight answer for how long HDPE should last, some people say they last years and some say a lifetime. From what ive read though it really seems to come down to inspecting the tubes each year to see if any plugs need to be replaced or if any tubes look damaged. Unless there is a cato, of course they will need replaced if that happens.

[@WireGrassPyro]

So I actually have a video planned to be recorded VERY soon covering all things racks and tubes. You can expect to have "dust" come out of a fiberglass tube when you load the first ever shell in one. This is just the coating on the interior of the tube from it sitting there, it wont hurt, but better be safe if you dont trust it and some are just worse than others. But to look at your question. How long can they last? There is NO such thing as a lifetime HDPE tube. Anyone that says that you might want to avoid information from. I will say they can last years. Over a decade easily, even 20 years or longer. But it all depends on the storage of them and how regularly they are used. A good rule of thumb I use for fiber glass is..only fire the number of shells that that individual tube comes with. 24 canisters come with 4 tubes (6 shots per FG tube. You can use it more, but that's my own personal rule and not an industry standard. An HDPE tube, however, can easily fire 25-50 canisters without having an issue with proper inspections and tube cleaning. The problem is rarely ever the tube with HDPE since they can tolerate a much higher PSI than fiberglass. It's usually the plug at the bottom or the materials that hold the plug. I hope this helps. Just remember, you are never wrong by avoiding using something you feel might not hold up. A little extra money can save you time and heartache

[@youtubesucks-yx6kk]

@@WireGrassPyro thanks for all the good info. Personally I've still got some of the first fiberglass tubes I got still in use without issues after a couple years but I know it's not the best idea. I'm the only one in the danger zone though, out in the country and I dont let friends or family use the older tubes. Those are strictly for my use and put behind a barrier to help contain any madness if something happened. I am looking to get a few hdpe tubes to make a real rack before new years and hopefully a few more for another rack by the 4th next year so I can be completely done with fiberglass so your information is very helpful, thank you.

[@WireGrassPyro]

Awesome! Glad it helped. Be looking forward to my future rack information video. It will contain A LOT of good information and if you would like you can join the FB group I'm a a part of. It is a very blunt and to the point group. Take it to heart and you'll learn way more than you thought possible. I'll group the name of you want it

[@youtubesucks-yx6kk]

@@WireGrassPyro I just subbed today and will be looking forward to your videos. As for Facebook I would join the group if I was still using it. I got rid of social media a few years ago and haven't really considered going back. Life has definitely been less stressful without all the social media drama lol. Stay safe ✌️