paul the grenade
Well-Known Member
Hi All. Ive had a few inquiries about how i made my brock igniter so heres a few pics and a description on how to do it.
The black fuze is an original piece of bickford fuze 7cm long and the det is an original empty one that was never filled. A sutable piece of cord and Brass tubing would do just as well. the top of the fuze is wrapped with a strip of paper 1cm wide by approx 10 cm long. i covered 1 side with glue so it stayed wrapped in a cylinder around the fuze. I then twisted a piece of copper wire around it and let the whole thing dry. The det was crimpped on with original det pliers. the cloth tear off strip is a piece of cotton tape 10 cm by 13 mm which is readily available ar sewing shops.
Finally the lead cover was made from a sheet of thin lead cut into a cross shape (see pic) this was pressed over a piece of wood dowling and hammered till it forms a cylinder. It holds its shape well but can be glued at the joins if required. the whole thing is then assembled an the finished item looks great.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Paul.
The black fuze is an original piece of bickford fuze 7cm long and the det is an original empty one that was never filled. A sutable piece of cord and Brass tubing would do just as well. the top of the fuze is wrapped with a strip of paper 1cm wide by approx 10 cm long. i covered 1 side with glue so it stayed wrapped in a cylinder around the fuze. I then twisted a piece of copper wire around it and let the whole thing dry. The det was crimpped on with original det pliers. the cloth tear off strip is a piece of cotton tape 10 cm by 13 mm which is readily available ar sewing shops.
Finally the lead cover was made from a sheet of thin lead cut into a cross shape (see pic) this was pressed over a piece of wood dowling and hammered till it forms a cylinder. It holds its shape well but can be glued at the joins if required. the whole thing is then assembled an the finished item looks great.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Paul.