How to Make a FREE Mortar Rack

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

There’s like 10-15 people out of the 225,000 of you that aren’t going to like this video. Lol I’ve been using these for decades, and our NYE firework display where I used like 60 of these racks nothing went wrong

[@russelllong2974]

I like cheap and easy!

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

@Travis Hampton that is a good problem to have my friend LOL

[@williamisner8759]

Hey cody are preloaded single shot tubes can be used for a ball or canister shells?

[@3ccdmike]

hay if you have a good distance form your audience it should be fine when the rack does go.

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

@@williamisner8759 I wouldn’t chance it

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Say what you want but as a consumer myself I LIKE cheap and easy!

[@Tonie0]

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[@Pyro_783]

Question with my hdpe mortar racks. I’ve had them for 3 years now and they seem to be getting tight at the bottom is that normal ? Bigger canister shells aren’t going down smoothly

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

@@Pyro_783 it could be warping from the heat exposure over time. This can happen, to avoid it make sure not to load a ton of shells into just one of the tubes in the rack. Try dispersing them among the whole rack

[@bucho-b8d]

Great video, Give it a try , Thank ✨🎆🎇

[@Pyro_783]

@@CodyBPyrotechnics nice !! I’m gonna replace and start fresh !

[@telecommunicatorrex4234]

I've never seen a blowout, but I always cinch a 2" cargo strap around the outside to minimize that possibility. If you were really concerned, you could cut some plywood panels to line the crate at the expense of a couple of tubes.

[@brumbaughfireworks7442]

I always recommended if your going to make a milk create rack use a ratchet strap around it just for an extra precaution.

[@pyrobocaj08]

Just what I needed to see! Gave me just enough time to get these tubes put to good use for my show tomorrow! Thanks!

[@pyromaniac6504]

Cody gets pulled over Officer: whats in those black trash bags back there🤨 Cody: mortar tubes Officer: 😳MILITARY? cody: nah bro firework

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Lol this is great 🤣

[@anthonylee1366]

😂

[@mods1133]

I only started using the milk crate method last year and even though I bought a 10 shot rack, I love that homemade contraption!! All thanks to your uploads!🙏👊

[@cadenmorgan743]

There are a lot of people that don't like you and say you you're a fake but dude you make some awesome videos and just keep up the great work man you deserve everything that you get in life

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

There’s only a few people if you look at the vast majority of others who do like this channel lol thank you!

[@seansappok1141]

I've noticed a lot more fiberglass tubes over cardboard and it's nice, like even the small ball kits we got this year had them so we saved those too this time, got all kinds of sizes lol

[@jordanj463]

I had some barely legal and exterminator shell kits and decided to try this out, got tired of shooting them off one at a time. Gotta say I’m pretty impressed with the outcome, got an 8 tube rack now and can’t wait to test it out! Thanks for the tips!! 🔥

[@323pyroworm6]

With one foot step on the base, and with your other foot push on the top of the tube. It’ll always pop off the base cleanly.

[@brando_3184]

I think i just learned a new trick to become more dangerous in the neighborhood 😅

[@ProteinPounder]

Haha

[@rpmfireworks]

Cody I do the same as you except I add a 12"x12" piece of 1/2" or 3/4" plywood to the inside bottom of the milk crate, if you are on grass or slightly unlevel surface the tubes will bounce out when they fire. With the plywood in the bottom I've never had this happen. 👍👍 P.S. when you get to 1 million subs I will help you get canister shells.

[@beginnersluck3803]

I’m sick but idk why your videos give me comfort

[@DavidCortez8d1]

Cody you make the best firework videos

[@seveneighteenpyrotechnics1020]

I usually just run them over a table saw and take about an inch off of two opposing edges, then build them into a wooden rack. Smacking off the base can mess with the integrity of the plug and milk crates sometimes cause mortars to 'trampoline'. I'm with you though...... if its for free..... it's for me

[@codybuehrer8099]

I’ve been wanting to make one of these for my show on the Fourth of July thanks

[@robvanhulst1391]

The one thing I did find when using the poly tubes is tubes jumping out and causing tubes to tip. I even had 25 tubes in the crate and felt good and tight.

[@marcoslopez2599]

Man I love you’re videos no lie Been here watching all you’re videos over a week now

[@zacwinters4377]

Just did this with all my leftover tubes from last year great info

[@bentcarrot1957]

Free. Cheap. Easy to use. Thanks for shouting out my ex 😆🤣

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Lol

[@redbeardsfireworksshowcase]

@@CodyBPyrotechnics 🤣

[@AEONQU]

Thanks I really need one of these for my 4th of July show! Thanks

[@cody_goodblood]

Now I know what I am doing on the weekend

[@rleanos1100]

I've been throwing all my tubed away wow I'm a noob I've been a pyro head since i was 7 I'm 25 love you videos learn so much from your videos.

[@bigbamboo3445]

Love the videos. Quick question: what's your opinion on filling the rack with something like great foam? and also lining the bottom with 12x12 piece of plywood?

[@Jedimichael]

No stores had any free crates, but I found ones for $7 at a store. Not bad. And while out at the store, my shipment of HDPE tubes came in. Perfect timing.

[@Marioy92]

Here for Cody again and his ideas 💡

[@memyselfandi4287]

I am going to use this for the fireworks I am ordering of of the redapplefireworks in the description.

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Epic!

[@satinderjit4]

I’m loving these daily uploads

[@08HR350z]

What pyro doesn't love daily firework videos?

[@UAa320]

Cody I love your videos for being so informative.

[@ebsa123123]

Show us how to make a 6 shot wooden rack!!

[@kendoran7189]

Great video as always, very informative, Don't Stop !!!!!!!

[@Chadwick805]

Just made one yesterday cuz I’m on a budget lol thanks bro!

[@LukeUnknown]

That is cool. I wish had enough to make one maybe I will this 4th.

[@minipyrokamden2324]

Yes I made 2 year's ago and after the show found tubs every I was short 2 tubs but I didn't see the milk crate had a crack on the bottom corner so I got a new one work's just fine and i put 1/2 plywood at the bottom

[@offroaddreams4x4ed]

Great video. Way to re-purpose. I just live down the road from Longacre Launchers. If I need tubes all get them from Mr. Longacer. But That is a good idea to reuse.

[@thestruggleisreal6479]

Did it for my 4th show worked great thanks Cody

[@corriespaulding3905]

Nice diy vid need more of those in the firework community to get tips from pros

[@MeditationMusic888]

" do not try this at home" Ok boss, i won't use my 100 ton of Pyro at home 😔

[@jorgechavez3123]

Saved my tubes from last year, very much needed !

[@noobpyrotech9991]

Thanks for posting this. A rubber mallet worked better for me. Also removing the wrapper helps with see the plug is falling out or breaking down inside the tube...I also made the mistake of not putting on gloves. My hands were super itchy from the fiberglass.

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Yeah I should have brought this up lol

[@noobpyrotech9991]

@@CodyBPyrotechnics people can read this thread....lol. Look forward to your 4th.

[@jasonkrull6077]

I am making a 21 gun wood rack with my extra fiberglass tubes. I like to finish with a 21 gun salute.

[@kurtislistle1232]

Great idea!! Always looking for a way to save a buck and use them for years to come. nice!!!

[@super00su]

It be nice if the 500 NOAB cakes were made with 1.75 fiberglass tube that could be reused, if they were built well they could be reload as rack.

[@Brandons_Heavy_Riffs]

Very nice glad you could show us this.

[@thunderbomb515]

Thank you Cody!!! Very much appreciated!!!

[@SteelReserved]

Glad I saved my old tubes from previous years. I could make a 100 shot cake this year with canisters😂

[@crazygod270]

Yo thx man this really will help me out since I have a lot of tubes but never knew how can really use them again like this for a lot cheaper way than buying a rack. 👍

[@godofdeath1826]

Goin to Hannibal mo in june ready to spend 1500 in that store

[@KPYRO412og]

Flat side of the hammer works best!

[@illiliiilillilili2382]

Feeling the Fourth of July spirit 🤣 Got cases coming in this week🧨💥

[@XP_Surge_S.]

Nice, gonna make some of these for the 4th.

[@nathanbox1219]

Salute I see the Busch light 💯💯💨💪🏿

[@donscrilla7171]

When you smack em off and some of the concrete calls out do you fill them with something like quick Crete or just say f it and use em anyway?

[@portcharlottepyro3120]

Cody i have a 30 shot fan rack that i made with the HDPE tubes about 6 years ago and only use it twice a year. I cleaned out the garage and forgot that rack outside but brought the other ones back in. It had a couple inches of rain water in the bottom. Do you think the water would rot the plug or cause the plug to blow out next time i use it??

[@carGonyoooom2]

I’ve been using the same motor rack from phantom for like 5 years

[@miguelonsanchez5329]

Can you make a video showing us how to store shells in a bucket ?

[@PyroMotteFullHD]

GOOD WORK!

[@linger4605]

Cool! Thanks for these tips. Love these videos

[@terrybarcus9011]

That's how I make my milk crate racks. It works great.

[@tMilLtENtEN]

1000th like :) don’t let firework Karen’s say they never use milk crate racks Cody

[@Elite_Ra1der]

Idk if you read comments from old videos but I'm making one of these racks and I was hammering one of the tubes when the clay on the bottom fell out and now it's only the tube. Is it still safe to put in the rack?

[@AutoBabe]

Nice! I’ll have to try it.

[@OgRob3rt]

I’ve blown up my fair share of mortars but I can say at least 2 of them complete detonated in the tube itself. The whole tube completely broke. I believe one was a mortar and the other was an artillery shell. Definitely can happen so I’d be careful using the crate. Stay safe

[@joedirt7604]

I just wanna know how long a tube is sopposed to last. I got some odd ball "mini shells" last year but the tubes broke . So i may have to look into getting some kind of rack. There about half the size of regular ball shells so no tube ive got would work.

[@ckrissckross7361]

Thanks Cody I commented last video and u made this video thanks alot !! Ima try to make my own wish Me luck hahaha 😅

[@10jqka44]

How many shots do you think you're getting, before the concrete plug blows right out of the bottom of the tube? With no base to hold that plug in, I'm guessing 2 shots?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

We have done over 20 shells in tubes like this. We have never had an issue

[@phildeblanks]

Did you manage to get one in a single swing .?

[@js_mtbtrailhard2902]

Been waiting on this vid thanks how wide are these? And what are the black ones you have in all your other vids made of??

[@pbpyro5546]

Man i dont have any tubes laying around. This is a great idea

[@takeovaLA]

I always throw them away and than regret it I would have a ton by now to make racks

[@bigo101]

i just bought some fireworks from Phantom this past 4th of July. I did notice the tubes that came with the Excalibur (the black ones with thicker bases) are a different length and diameter than the ones i bought that were "Lock and Load" and "Barely Legal" mortars. i tried shooting one of the Lock and loads out of the excalibur tube and it didn't go as high in the air. I am sure certain mortars work best with certain tubes correct?

[@wyattheap3593]

Are all canister shells the same? I want to make a rack bit I don't want the shells to be too big or too small

[@Brysonrocket2]

Thank for the video Cody I will need this for nye

[@dabz2732]

Bro i cant wait for the fourth of July. I live in Cali so me and my bro have to go to Vegas to get some. We have been going for 1 week straight. We are so stacked.

[@broadestcash5275]

Does it matter if the tubes are different lengths?

[@timm2020]

Where can a person buy the cardboard tubes in bulk for 1.91" shells?

[@nocapmate1308]

I love artillery shells.

[@Carrnitas559]

I live in California, I won't be able to order some and deliverd to me right?

[@3ccdmike]

The cardboard guns are just the plastic base as the plug.

[@brianscutt6298]

Can you use canister shell tube's for a ball shell??

[@IsaacH.-eo7nm]

Do the need to be glued down or anything?

[@drewclev188]

Cody, I understand this may differ state to state....but are there any permits to do 1.4g displays? I want to start for some small towns here in Indiana. And do they sell 3" shells or do they have to be preloaded?

[@anthonylee1366]

Easy thanks for showing CodyB

[@MaddBombPyro]

Isn’t like the only downside of fiberglass tubes is like if a shell breaks inside the entire tube explodes ?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Yep

[@robertcallahan7346]

This perfect was bout to look this up

[@jcinewilliams8819]

Haven't read the comments yet but do you advise doing this with used/old cannisters and not new loaded ones?

[@JuanMartinez-ty8er]

Would it matter is you have tubes from a 4” canister kit and tubes from 5” canister kits?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Shouldn’t make a difference

[@colormandala2933]

You said the cardboard tubes are made for dr9s....can I still put festival balls, and ball shells that come with cardboard tubes in my hdpe dr11s?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

You should be able to yes

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

Great Idea ! Thanks

[@XiCareless]

What you use to cut the excals thats all I got. I might just buy one idk

[@ProteinPounder]

You should show us a diy rocket holder/launcher

[@GaryKetchum808]

They gotta start selling without tubes since everyone has tubes now lmao. Save some space

[@macandfries6765]

Nah cause my local ones are only cardboard ones

[@nrs10001]

Idk how you get your milk crates because i literally work at a Walmart and have asked them if I can take some and got a very stern "no"

[@ericburckhard747]

I put mine in a vice and just pull up and the base tears right off

[@carrion4435]

Can you shoot ball shells outta these?

[@elliottdeiters6591]

awesome video cody b thank u for share in this video and how to make a free motar rack

[@King_Me_Eli]

THANK YOU!!!

[@CardMan91]

How they sit in place??

[@matthgmdude1]

Cody, I'm having trouble finding some good rockets in the consumer market. Heck even in the 1.3g class B market (waiting on my license to show up in the mail). Can you point us in the right direction? Unfortunately the only websites that I found that have some impressive rockets are companies based in the UK. Any help would be appreciated.

[@jcklimo]

You could easily reinforce the milk crate with 4 2x4s around it?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Great point!