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4/30/2006 1:27:05 PM EDT
I you were to put 2 tannerite bottles next to each other and shot one would the explosion set off the other even though you didnt shoot it??
Thanks
4/30/2006 1:31:09 PM EDT
[#1]
IBN-T
4/30/2006 1:33:49 PM EDT
[#2]
I think it's possible, it is shock sensative after all.
4/30/2006 1:34:12 PM EDT
[#3]
I hope I made it also,   where do you buy this stuff ?
4/30/2006 1:35:04 PM EDT
[#4]
IBN_T


4/30/2006 1:35:49 PM EDT
[#5]
IBN_T!
4/30/2006 1:36:46 PM EDT
[#6]
no!
4/30/2006 1:43:15 PM EDT
[#7]
IBN_T
4/30/2006 2:12:40 PM EDT
[#8]
that is called sympathetic detonation, and is very possible.

It depends on the thickness and material of the container, but YES, it can and will happen, and does regularly.
4/30/2006 2:13:57 PM EDT
[#9]
IBN_T.... shit!




I've shot the stuff when there were bottles about 2-3 feet away and it didnt set them off.  not sure what would happen if they were directly together
4/30/2006 2:19:24 PM EDT
[#10]
Why is this stuff legal? Isn't it a high explosive? What am I missing here?
4/30/2006 2:21:35 PM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
Why is this stuff legal? Isn't it a high explosive? What am I missing here?



you are buying two inert components and mixing them together, thus you are technically making your own explosive, which IIRC you are allowed to do to a certain quantity.  call it a loophole or whatever, but the bottom line is it is legal FOR NOW, so enjoy it while you can


just make sure you get the spelling right
4/30/2006 4:07:04 PM EDT
[#12]
Well doggone. I didn't know all this. Can you set it off with a fuse? I have some stumps I need to blow.
4/30/2006 4:13:50 PM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
Well doggone. I didn't know all this. Can you set it off with a fuse? I have some stumps I need to blow.



No.

And yes, two bottles set or taped next to one another will detonate.
4/30/2006 4:45:57 PM EDT
[#14]

Quoted:
Well doggone. I didn't know all this. Can you set it off with a fuse? I have some stumps I need to blow.



No - Tannerite requires a highspeed initiator to detonate - this is why you can often put lots of holes in a tannerite bottle with pistols or 22LR and nothing will happen.

The main comapny that produces Tannerite used to sell stump kits - but these required permits and other red tape as you are now making a explosive device. Not sure if they still sell these.