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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but old,
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This review is from: Pyrotechnics (Paperback)
Weingart is one of the classic texts on pyrotechnics. It containsa lot of information on the physical contruction techniquesfor many fireworks, and the tools required to make fireworks. It is NOT an introductory text, and does not cover many of the basic chemical principles and laboratory procedures that should be familiar to those attempting to make fireworks. Also, the book was originally written in 1947, and many of the chemical mixtures described are poor performers, and considered unsafe my modern standards.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The old-time pyro's reference.,
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This review is from: Pyrotechnics (Hardcover)
George Washington Weingart worked in and observed the fireworks manufacturing industry during its heyday around WWI. He gives good, practical instructions for making physical components, but the composition information is often inaccurate, plagiarized from patent information, or otherwise questionable. Weingart does not document his sources. However, it is a very good introductory text within its limitations. Best to check more modern references as well before relying on this one though.
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Pyrotechnics by George W. Weingart (Paperback - Mar. 1983)
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