| View Larger Image | Pyrotechnics | Hardcoverby George W. Weingart (Author)
| List Price: | $95.00 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Chemical Publishing Company | | Edition: | Rev and Enlth Edition | | Page Count: | 260 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 30, 1947 | | Sales Rank: | 172,144nd |
|
EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Here is a classic in the field, an enormously successful handbook on the art of making fireworks. In non-technical language, it gives formulas and detailed instructions for all the time-honored favorites, exhibition and display pieces. An indispensable book for both the beginner and the professional pyrotechnist. PARTIAL CONTENTS: Ingredients; Manipulation; Tools and Appliances Used; Articles of Manufacture and Formulas; Exhibition Fireworks; Miscellaneous; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 2 reviews)
|
The old-time pyro's reference.  4 Stars
July 29, 1999
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.
| |
Good, but old 4 Stars
August 18, 1995
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.
| |
SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Professional's Guide To Pyrotechnics: Understanding And Making Exploding Fireworks
by John Donner (Author)
This book offers a well-rounded selection of reliable, well-researched formulas for the most popular exploding fireworks, including M80s, cherry bombs, ash cans, chasers, globe torpedoes, Knallkorpers, aerial bombs, cracker balls, Flashcrackas and more. For academic study only.
| 
| Chemistry of Powder and Explosives
by Tenny Davis (Author)
| 
| Fireworks: The Art, Science, and Technique
by Takeo Shimizu (Author)
| 
| Military and Civilian Pyrotechnics
by Herbert Ellern (Author), Herbert Ellern (Foreword)
Written for manufacturers, laboratory pyrotechnicians, and lay students, this book contains an enormous amount of invaluable data on the properties and production of pyrotechnic materials, on heat and light production, on aerosols, energy, and noise. Includes a manufacturing formulary, and a good reference section. Its wealth of information and highly readable style make it a ‘must have’ in every pyrotechnician’s library. These titles may also pair well with these books: Brauer, Karl...
| 
| Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th Edition (NAR Official Handbook)
by G. Harry Stine (Author), Bill Stine (Author)
The classic guide by the "father of model rocketry"--revised and updated for the twenty-first century This new edition of the "bible of modern rocketry" shows you how to safely build, launch, track, and recover model rockets--just as the experts do it! Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran model rocketeer, the Handbook of Model Rocketry explains everything you need to know to get your rocket off the ground--from rocket construction and ignition systems to launching techniques,...
|
|
|
