How to Make a Match Percussion Cap

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[@EazyDuzIt187]

*WARNING* Be super careful when crushing strike anywhere matches. I did so aswell in a mortar and pestle and it ignited on me. Gave me hand 3rd degree burns. but I'm 100% healed now with no scaring.. it was a year ago. Just be super cautious. Worst pain in my life.

[@Nativeboi2119]

Do you know those Toy red caps will those work in muzzleloading

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

Wow sorry you had to learn the hard way for all of us.

[@mikeoxsmal8022]

What were you crusing them for

[@JJB07]

Hey I did exactly the same thing and wish someone had told me this before

[@EazyDuzIt187]

@@Nativeboi2119 I've thought about it cause I am a fan of black powder revolvers myself. I put one in the nipple once and it fired just like a Cap would so I would assume it would work, results may Vary😅

[@bobi_lopataru]

Instead of using strike anywhere matches, you can use normal safety matches. It's called Armstrong's mix and here's how to make it: 1. Get big pliers, a knife, a cotton pad, a sieve and a razor blade 2. Take a full box of matches, make sure it's closed and squeeze the end of the box that has the matches with the pliers, open the box and pour out the powder, you may clean the rest off with your fingernails (I usually don't, matches are really cheap) 3. Put that powder on a full sheet of paper and grind the powder with the knife multiple times. 4. Get the fine powder and sieve it to remove any wood from using the pliers, grind it more with the knife (press the knife sideways on the paper and go over the powder) _you now have match powder, it won't ignite from shock but it can replace gunpowder and make firecrackers out of it_ 5. Get your empty match boxes and wet the phosphorus bands on the sides with the cotton pad, wait a few seconds and then go almost horizontal with the blade on the box, at first, it won't work well, but you'll get the feel. Put the strips of phosphorus on a plate (throw away any piece that has cardboard on it) 5. When you have the plate full of phosphorus strips, leave it to dry. 6. Your phosphorus is now dry and ready to grind, I usually cut it into small small pieces with my knife and then grind it with the knife normally. You can use what the guy used in the video. 7. You have the fine match powder, fine phosphorus, if you feel brave, mix it all together, if not, mix it as you need it. *Your Armstrong's mix is now done! You may use it for percussion caps or even firecrackers, it burns faster than gunpowder! (I can explain why gunpowder is better though, just leave a reply here)*

[@Yosemite-George-61]

I just tried it... one head and some dry scrapping on the side of the box, at the fourth hit it detonated, surprised the hell out of me. Love the smell! Will try to make a paste with water or alcohool to make the cap. Thanks for your tip!

[@bobi_lopataru]

@@Yosemite-George-61 I'm really happy someone tried it and got good results! Thanks for coming by and replying!

[@Steven_McCrae]

Made my own “fireworks” years ago by making my own gunpowder, it’s actually scary how easy it is to buy large amounts of potassium nitrate or Kn03 as it’s shown on websites and the other two ingredients are also easy to find , i progressed from small copper piping with hammering the ends shut with hole drilled in middle for fuse to bigger thicker pipes and the magnificent end product was my favourite which was a fire extinguisher which a lot of people don’t know when empty can be screwed open with the nozzle and end cap leaving you with a sizeable “firework” lol took me days to grind up the 1kg of gunpowder to fill it halfway ! Fully filled would not be necessary for maximum effect , i made the fuse about 4 ft long as haha overkill I know but was eager to get the hell away when i lit that thing ! It was enormous and before i blew it up was planning on progressing to the bigger fire extinguishers but the half size was enough for me ! Anyway please anyone reading *BE CAREFUL PLEASE* and live another day to have fun ! 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽😁

[@nxibba]

i know this might be a bit too late to ask, buy why is gunpowder better?

[@Mihail2204]

@@nxibbabecause it burns slower, the match powder especially as a fine powder burns extremely fast, I’ve tested equal parts match head powder and gun powder from blanks, the match head powder burned extremely quickly while even the blank powder burned way slower

[@giltheleaf]

For anyone wondering, this is essentially how those Dollar Store cap-guns work. They have small amounts of powder inside of a light plastic or paper casing, similar to the ones shown in this video.

[@JohnSmith-cu4rm]

I like how you showed us the wrong way as well. Good video.

[@Desertwoman24]

Hi

[@expectnothing9032]

"Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" tip I got from welding classes that applys to damn near everthing I do

[@farenhite4329]

Half a year late but what the fuck is your pfp?

[@ZhiChe927]

@@farenhite4329 ik

[@Sierranite]

By far the best and simplest technique I’ve seen for making the percussion caps! Thank you.

[@uncleruckus3930]

Just buy prime all

[@akaj188]

Great knowledge on the science behind percussion caps. Thanks for sharing.

[@MultiMcgruber]

I wonder if you could make the powder into a paste using something like alcohol or acetone, and let it dry inside the cap, eliminating the need for the wadding. It would likely improve your ignition rates.

[@elusiveshadow5848]

Ether was used for smokeless powder, maybe it will work here as well

[@WarlordEnthusiast]

@@elusiveshadow5848 Good luck getting ether, its on the DEA precursor watch list.

[@jsmythib]

You could use distilled water. Just like black powder. Make a thick solution. Eye drop your caps and let them dry. No accidental explosions! :)

[@wanderlyra]

I love your videos, they are very brief and your voice makes it better. More videos please

[@darkscienceyt]

thank you!

[@whosthatgothicchick]

Don't even know what a percussion cap is but I know how to make it now. Lol

[@joehunter7929]

axl rose percussion cap is for black powder rifles or pistols its the thing that sits undre the hammer to light up the powder

[@1n0rmal]

axl rose yeah instead of putting powder in the pan

[@charlesmcclain3075]

Thanks, I appreciate your quick response. I did think it was a 41 call. Shoot em up bud!!!

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady]

I think my heart skipped with that first pop. 😂 Love the "homemade" signs. Thanks! I'm off to catch up on your videos. ✌🏻💟😁🔬🇺🇸

[@caboose9364]

If you can not buy strike anywhere matches, simply scrape the powder off the side of the matchbook and mix it in to the powder from the match head.

[@rodrigobrasilbr]

I'm Brazilian and I could not understand what you said. What are these white pebbles used together with the match?

[@dibyajyotipatro1573]

Hey I'm more interested in that beautiful piece of gun. How did you made it?

[@violon154]

Best video and safe explain Ever !

[@darkscienceyt]

Glad you liked it

[@chemicalaffair.]

I used to make this stuff all the time a few years ago. Be very careful and only do a small amount (a few match heads) at a time - I thought "I've done this so many times and never had a problem, so it should be fine if I double/triple the amount of match heads" - stupid idea! the powder ignited while i was grinding it fine. I thought I was careful enough, unfortunately this was not the case. Thanks to safety goggles and gloves I got away with a small scare.

[@sciencenerd7639]

Super fun

[@screamingsun1320]

Hey, where did you get the pistol, or is it homemade?

[@chrisholyer1874]

I have that same pistol thanks for the hack too it worked perfectly

[@darkscienceyt]

Glad to hear!

[@kachel313]

Where can you get it?

[@cheddarchip1013]

Kachel from Dixie Gun Works it’s called the “New Orleans Ace Pistol”

[@the_great_tigorian_channel]

Ahh but does it actually ignite a charged load? i.e. does it actually work as a valid primer in a powder and shot discharge scenario?

[@drose4life39]

So the spark can go though the foil and ignite the powder inside? How is it gonna ignite it if you put foil under the cap?

[@darkscienceyt]

No foil under the cap. The powder sits in the foil like a bowl. You placed a thin piece of tissue paper over the powder so it doesn't spill when you place the cap on the nipple of the gun. The tissue paper doesn't effect the charge or amount of fire that goes into the barrel. I've tested it a few times in the past and the gun is still able to fire.

[@johntamang3625]

where can i purchase a percussion caps?

[@darkscienceyt]

mos guns stores

[@matthewroberts3442]

Hey cool video I used your technique and modified the aluminum foil to go ove a hex head threaded pipe fitting using strike anywhere matchheads but i needed 10 tips for cap that size its hard to get nipples i have a po. Box instead of street address

[@ryanhaddad1833]

“If you pound to hard” 💀

[@xcwedgecx2436]

why is the cool video so veiwless

[@nixter8739]

Does it throw enough fire to ignite the powder charge?

[@darkscienceyt]

It really depends, especially on the amount of powder you have in the cap. I've put the match powder in the barrel and used a match percussion cap. Sometimes with minimal powder it ignites the powder in the barrel. Other times I've packed the percussion cap and no ignition. It's more alot more dependent on the quality of the cap, and the opening on the nipple.

[@bushcraftchip]

Thanks

[@brendakrieger7000]

Cool!

[@matsudaindustries2530]

This man already knew

[@jezu8445]

Can i not use strike anywhere match

[@matthewroberts3442]

I like matchheads for propellant as well I grind it to dust particles burn rate is fast

[@jonasstrzyz2469]

As a propellant? That seems dangerous.

[@the_great_tigorian_channel]

Jonas Strzyz not really, handloaders or reloader enthusiasts use it from time to time. Is is a surprisingly adequate substitute for powder in a doomsday scenario but for all intents and purposes is far better used as the primer rather than propellant, mostly because it is shock sensitive where most propellants are not.

[@charlesmcclain3075]

Can you give me some info on the gun? I have one just like it. Caliber? Size of percussion caps? Makers name? Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@darkscienceyt]

All I know is its a New Orleans Percussion cap pistol. My dad gave it to me many years ago and he lost all the specific information on it. I'd estimate the caliber is about .40

[@Kriegter]

1:12 lmfao

[@josiahlanong6305]

Where can I get these type of matches.Can you please tell me whether or not if they are available online

[@user-lt2hq5nw8k]

You can get Dixie matches almost any were but you can get them at a hardwares store

[@bornhunter100]

What's the make and modle of your little percussion cap?

[@darkscienceyt]

not sure of the year, maybe 1864, New Orleans Ace Percussion Cap, .40 caliber

[@bushcraftchip]

What size ball doest ha gun use in the video? Tanks

[@darkscienceyt]

.40 caliber

[@WhattAreYouSaying]

Can this be done with safety-matches as well?

[@lahocsinszkyzalan5227]

Probably would work with box's side ground into it too

[@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse]

Use non ferrous metal or pottery mortar and pestle.

[@vikramlall6182]

Talk about crystal healing

[@darkscienceyt]

patron shall vote

[@saladboy2647]

Could the reaction be used to propel projectiles?

[@leovongames8901]

Jessey Wallerdiemont yes

[@saladboy2647]

Leo VonGames thanks

[@adamhealy5635]

Yes with a propellant, like black powder which is stored in the inner cavity of the barrel

[@ottman6324]

Is it possible to get the little gun on amazon

[@TheBoringEdward]

I think not. But I'm not completely sure. I life/live in Germany, where you can barely get any weapon.

[@fenwickc2274]

is that a new orleans ace kit ?

[@Monicaruthcw]

Yup!

[@darkscienceyt]

sure is!

[@boogoog7395]

I have that same pistol

[@georgegoughnour7147]

Do you have more info on make and history of this model gun? I also have the same pocket pistol, and found it on a beach in surfside tx. Any info would be much appreciated of origin and where these were made, thank you!!

[@anhTuan-ec2bi]

what pistol is that?

[@cuteoctopi8413]

What gun are you using

[@darkscienceyt]

New Orleans percussion cap pistol

[@jasonglover00]

What is the make of that pistol?

[@darkscienceyt]

It's a New Orleans Ace Percussion Pistol

[@jasonglover00]

Questions for Science Thanks! I have been looking so hard to find out what kind of gun I received from my deceased grandfather. Lo and behold you're shooting it on KZbin! Thank you so much!

[@shadow10g1]

How to make something you can't find from something else you can't find. I didn't see it set off any powder charge.

[@darkscienceyt]

Pistol didn't have any powder in it

[@paddirishman]

What type of gun is that

[@darkscienceyt]

New Orleans Ace Pistol (1860's replica)

[@roberth2045]

I did that when I was 6

[@darkscienceyt]

I did it at 26 :)

[@nwah4494]

isnt this illegal? its showed on the anarchist cook book too

[@callfororion8846]

No. You're not making or modifying a firearm. Think of it like you're reloading ammo casings. So long as you don't sell your homemade caps, it's above-board. By the way, the Anarchist's Cook Book is almost completely outdated and incorrect. A lot of the substances and techniques in the book will either not work or will hurt you. The author even admitted so in interviews.

[@loydparker2917]

And subscribe

[@darkscienceyt]

and thank you

[@buyerenogurlfwendo2106]

Sure it will ignite but is it effective enough to ignite black powder inside and make a round go off?

[@darkscienceyt]

I have tested this and it does, however you have to get the amount in the cap just right. I only bothered to get it to go off from shock, but not ignite additional powder.

[@mikoajstanaszek7979]

IT s homemade gun? When im right how to do that pistols?

[@suijin9083]

where can i purchase a cap pistol like that?

[@darkscienceyt]

it's a New Orleans Ace percussion pistol, you can buy the kits online. TYhat pistol is actually my father's. He bought it back in the mid 90's.

[@suijin9083]

Questions for Science Great! Thanks so much, love your videos

[@ironmatic1]

“Cap pistol” I hope you’re not confusing this firearm with a toy cap gun...

[@marquislouis-josephdemontc1518]

They also sell percussion pistols and black powder weapons at Cabelas.

[@dabob8115]

Dixie gun works

[@MommyofAutism]

So gun powder is made with match heads? Huh. Interesting

[@masonponton3077]

Is this cheaper than just buying caps?

[@darkscienceyt]

Yes. But they're less efficient and takes WAY too long to make a dozen caps. It's nice to do if you need to make a loud bang really quick.

[@bushcraftchip]

I wanted to know the size percussion cap to use so I can buy them,if you know...Thank you!

[@bigyoshi9656]

No dislikes wow gj

[@CEOofDontCareInc]

What?

[@bigyoshi9656]

Sand Potato good job

[@darkscienceyt]

thx

[@JohnsonQi]

first put mercury fulminate in a 250g container and then step on it violently, you got your self a diy trampoline

[@darkscienceyt]

and a super cheap leg amputation

[@DutchClawz]

I so want to carry one of those and then get robbed just to pull out a fucking 1800’s gun

[@mr.emperorbean5613]

So i can make gunpowder by buying it with matches without trying to dig to find gunpowder

[@dumbbitch8502]

grant thompson what

[@daoyuzhang1648]

Or some water

[@alantropodogamer5718]

So many thanks it can be usefull to make your own ammo to kill rats

[@darkscienceyt]

lol I guess

[@bbgamegodpnw]

Boogaloo be like

[@daoyuzhang1648]

Add some alcohol

[@casualphenomena3293]

100th like ;3

[@darkscienceyt]

thank you!

[@Romin.777]

:)

[@sanguiniusonvacation1803]

This is extremely dangerous. These methods are seen in use in Africa a lot and have a bad and I mean bad habit of exploding during the manufacturing process that usually kills or injures the maker/operator .