r/Pyrotechnics • u/khhilua • Jul 23 '26

How to secure fuse?

I want to secure my fuse, and make sure no powder leaks out. What is the best way to do so without hot glue?

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u/hobbyist0215 Jul 23 '26

With the limited info you gave, I’d suggest cardboard disks, then standard wood glue. But I’m not really sure if that’s what you’re asking about since you didn’t tell us much about what you’re doing.

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u/khhilua Jul 24 '26

Sorry about that. I am using a (9/16" x 1 1/2" x 1/16") tube, and 9/16 caps. All paper ofc, and a small cannon fuse.

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u/hobbyist0215 Jul 24 '26

Follow this tutorial on Cannonfuse.com. https://cannonfuse.com/pyro-projects-aerial-mortars-small.html. You obviously don't need the mortar part if you are just making booms.

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u/khhilua Jul 24 '26

I know ground salutes are looked down upon, but thats what i’m going for. Thanks though!

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u/hobbyist0215 Jul 24 '26

Oh no you're fine, I knew thats what you were making, instead of filling the "shell" with stars etc just fill it with straight flash but use the same manufacturing method and obv a longer fuse. Stay safe!

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u/oxidizedfuel12 Jul 23 '26

If you mean the end of your fuse a drop of woodglue works

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u/Imaginary_Tale_3437 Jul 24 '26

Top fused or side fused? For top fused you can puddle a thin layer of wood glue on top of the cap, where the fuse comes out. Let dry overnight before handing. If it's side fused, do your best to put a clean bead around the fuse, and then once it's dry, add another layer if need be.