Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted June 30, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 30, 2022 Where is ZL Zebub I know he was a fanatic. Anyone else have a 4th planned with fireworks. Jiust picked up these 2 cakes...look awesome on you.tube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw-50c Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 small party at my place, bon fire, weenie roast, some fireworks and lots of beer. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 39 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 48 minutes ago, sw-50c said: small party at my place, bon fire, weenie roast, some fireworks and lots of beer. Same here..some say drinking and fireworks don't mix. I say they were made for each other.... I got a shitload of fireworks this year for such a small crowd...oh well...I will enjoy them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 First time in 10 years I’m not doing any. My biggest single fuse was 20 500g cakes and 600 Excalibur’s. It took just over 2 minutes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, f7ben said: First time in 10 years I’m not doing any. My biggest single fuse was 20 500g cakes and 600 Excalibur’s. It took just over 2 minutes lol That's a good finale..lol. You're gonna have withdrawals hearing them on the 4th and not doing any.....I went a couple years without any but totally back into it the last few years with bigger and better shows each year. It gets kinda hard outdoing the previous years but this year I went with some huge hard to get stuff....can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 34 minutes ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said: Same here..some say drinking and fireworks don't mix. I say they were made for each other.... I got a shitload of fireworks this year for such a small crowd...oh well...I will enjoy them. It’s people like you getting hurt that makes my business tougher,,,,,,, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, f7ben said: First time in 10 years I’m not doing any. My biggest single fuse was 20 500g cakes and 600 Excalibur’s. It took just over 2 minutes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted July 1, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 My lake association canceled and so did the other local business that usually puts on a nice show. Availability and price is what we're being told. They also want us to pay for next years Labor Day fireworks even earlier this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Sleepr2 said: It’s people like you getting hurt that makes my business tougher,,,,,,, Lol...nice!....nope never been hurt and been playing with firecrackers ever since about 8 years old unsupervised. It really is amazing considering how many quarter sticks have been held in my hands over the years. I remember the old cherry bombs and real ashcans my dad would bring home from Tennessee. I also make my own fireworks from scratch sometimes. Including making my own black powder and stars and shells that will rival your picture. I have developed a huge respect of the dangers....I am super cautious when working with flash powder, and will usually only work with it on humid days to avoid static and almost always use the binary method of mixing. I dont make my own cakes...too tedious and time consuming....I just pay for the overloaded versions unavailable to consumers. Some good stuff out there....that's when I kick back and enjoy them with a couple cold ones. But it is a lot of work to put on a show and prepping. 44 minutes ago, Skidooski said: My lake association canceled and so did the other local business that usually puts on a nice show. Availability and price is what we're being told. They also want us to pay for next years Labor Day fireworks even earlier this year Yeah, even consumer prices of fireworks have gone way up the last couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdels Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Should be a good show. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted July 1, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 976 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 14 hours ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said: Where is ZL Zebub I know he was a fanatic. Anyone else have a 4th planned with fireworks. Jiust picked up these 2 cakes...look awesome on you.tube Calling @Tommcat Tom handles the commercial stuff, click the thread link below and check out Tom's set up......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, jdels said: Should be a good show. Oh, friggin sweet....that's awesome. Looks like you have some unique stuff and figuring out how you're going to run it....have a great 4th..njoy 45 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Yeah...it aint cheap by any means....literally watching money being burned. Ahhh, its only once a year and worth it to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jerry 976 said: Calling @Tommcat Tom handles the commercial stuff, click the thread link below and check out Tom's set up......... Nice....I plan on trying to get a license when I finally do retire and this hobby becomes more full time. It really is an art when it comes to firework making....tired of doing it under the radar...plus with a license can legally buy class B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdels Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said: Oh, friggin sweet....that's awesome. Looks like you have some unique stuff and figuring out how you're going to run it....have a great 4th..njoy Yeah...it aint cheap by any means....literally watching money being burned. Ahhh, its only once a year and worth it to me The Cobra system opens up a ton of possibilities to be creative with timing, plus I actually get to watch. Have a safe and happy fourth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Setting up at the bar down the road right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snoughnut Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Skidooski said: My lake association canceled and so did the other local business that usually puts on a nice show. Availability and price is what we're being told. They also want us to pay for next years Labor Day fireworks even earlier this year Makes sense, fireworks are grossly overpriced and now it’s even worse from inflation/supply chain issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 hours ago, ViperGTS/Z1 said: Lol...nice!....nope never been hurt and been playing with firecrackers ever since about 8 years old unsupervised. It really is amazing considering how many quarter sticks have been held in my hands over the years. I remember the old cherry bombs and real ashcans my dad would bring home from Tennessee. I also make my own fireworks from scratch sometimes. Including making my own black powder and stars and shells that will rival your picture. I have developed a huge respect of the dangers....I am super cautious when working with flash powder, and will usually only work with it on humid days to avoid static and almost always use the binary method of mixing. I dont make my own cakes...too tedious and time consuming....I just pay for the overloaded versions unavailable to consumers. Some good stuff out there....that's when I kick back and enjoy them with a couple cold ones. But it is a lot of work to put on a show and prepping. Yeah, even consumer prices of fireworks have gone way up the last couple years. So you make 10 inch shells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 hours ago, jdels said: The Cobra system opens up a ton of possibilities to be creative with timing, plus I actually get to watch. Have a safe and happy fourth! Yeah I just have a real cheap 2 que system I bought to mess around with. I need to invest in a much better system..... tired of running around with a lighter and missing most of the show lol 1 hour ago, Sleepr2 said: 1 hour ago, Sleepr2 said: So you make 10 inch shells? Not yet..... yeah those are some big boys. I made some 6 in.... but will work my way up to bigger and better once I have more time and retire. Ned Gorski the firework Guru has some great tutorials on the whole process that's where I learned much of my info. it's definitely an art.... Have a great 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Sleepr2 said: So you make 10 inch shells? This is one goal of mine.....beautiful shell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member ViperGTS/Z1 Posted July 1, 2022 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 1, 2022 How does something like this even happen? Wtf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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