Bohica
Nail Grenade
Effective fragmentation grenades can be made from a block of tnt or
other blasting explosive and nails.
Material Required:
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Block of TNT or other blasting explosive
Nails
Non-electric (military or improvised) blasting cap
Fuse Cord
Tape, string, wire, or glue
Procedure:
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1) If an explosive charge other than a standard TNT block is used, make a
hole in the center of the charge for inserting the blasting cap. TNT can
be drilled with relative safety. With plastic explosives, a hole can be
made by pressing a round stick into the center of the charge. The hole
should be deep enough that the blasting cap is totally within the
explosive.
2) Tape, tie, or glue one or two rows of closely packed nails to the
sides of the explosive block. Nails should completely cover the four
surfaces of the block.
3) Place blasting cap on one end of the fuse cord and crimp with pliers.
NOTE: To find out how long the fuse cord should be, check the time it
takes a known length to burn. If 12 inches (30 cm) burns for 30 seconds,
a 10 second delay will require a 4 inch (10 cm) fuse.
4) Insert the blasting cap in the hole in the block of explosive. Tape or
tie fuse cord securly in place so that it will not fall out when the
grenade is thrown.
Alternate Use:
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An effective directional anti-personnel mine can be made by placing nails
on only one side of the explosive block. For thi case, and electric
blasting cap can be used.
Sodium Chlorate is a strong oxidizer used in the manufacture of explosives. It can be used in place of
Potassium Chlorate.
Material Required Sources
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2 carbon or lead rods (1 in. diameter Dry Cell Batteries
by 5 in. long) (2-1/2 in. diameter by
7" long) or plumbing
supply store
Salt, or ocean water Grocery store or ocean
Sulfuric acid, diluted Motor Vehicle Batteries
Motor Vehicle
Water
2 wires, 16 gauge (3/64 in. diameter approx.), 6 ft. long, insulated.
Gasoline
1 gallon glass jar, wide mouth (5 in. diameter by 6 in. high approx.)
Sticks
String
Teaspoon
Trays
Cup
Heavy cloth
Knife
Large flat pan or tray
Procedure
1. Mix 1/2 cup of salt into the one gallon glass jar with 3 litres (3 quarts) of water.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of battery acid to the solution and stir vigorously for 5 minutes.
3. Strip about 4 inches of insulation from both ends of the two wires.
4. With knife and sticks, shape 2 strips of wood 1 by 1/8 by 1-1/2. Tie the wood strips to the lead
or carbon rods so that they are 1-1/2 incles apart.
5. Connect the rods to the battery in a motor vehicle with the insulated wire.
6. Submerge 4-1/2 inches of the rods in the salt water solution.
7. With gear in neutral position, start the vehicle engine. Depress the accelerator approx. 1/5 of
its full travel.
8. Run the engine with the accelerator in this position for 2 hours, then shut it down for 2 hours.
9. Repeat this cycle for a total of 64 hours while maintaining the level of the acid-salt water
solution in the glass jar.
CAUTION: This arrangement employs voltages which can be quite dangerous! Do not touch bare wire
leads while engine is running!!
10. Shut off the engine. Remove the rods from the glass jar and disconnect wire leads from the
battery.
11. Filter the solution through the heavy cloth into a flat pan or tray, leaving the sediment at the
bottom of the glass jar.
12. Allow the water in the filtered solution to evaporate at room temperature (approx. 16 hours). The
residue is approximately 60% or more sodium chlorate which is pure enough to be used as an
explosive ingredient.
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Index
MERCURY FULMINATE 2 - Exodus -
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Mercury fulminate is perhaps one of the oldest known initiating compounds. It can be detonated by
either heat or shock, which would make it of infinite value to a terrorist. Even the action of
dropping a crystal of the fulminate causes it to explode. A person making this material would probably
use the following procedure:
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT
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5 g mercury glass stirring rod
35 ml concentrated 100 ml beaker (2)
nitric acid
ethyl alcohol (30 ml) adjustable heat source
distilled water blue litmus paper
funnel and filter paper
Solvent alcohol must be at least 95% ethyl alcohol if it is used to make mercury fulminate. Methyl
alcohol may prevent mercury fulminate from forming.
Mercury thermometers are becoming a rarity, unfortunately. They may be hard to find in most stores as
they have been superseded by alcohol and other less toxic fillings. Mercury is also used in mercury
switches, which are available at electronics stores. Mercury is a hazardous substance, and should be
kept in the thermometer or mercury switch until used. It gives off mercury vapors which will cause
brain damage if inhaled. For this reason, it is a good idea not to spill mercury, and to always use it
outdoors. Also, do not get it in an open cut; rubber gloves will help prevent this.
1. In one beaker, mix 5 g of mercury with 35 ml of concentrated nitric acid, using the glass rod.
2. Slowly heat the mixture until the mercury is dissolved, which is when the solution turns green and
boils.
3. Place 30 ml of ethyl alcohol into the second beaker, and slowly and carefully add all of the
contents of the first beaker to it. Red and/or brown fumes should appear. These fumes are toxic
and flammable.
4. After thirty to forty minutes, the fumes should turn white, indicating that the reaction is near
completion. After ten more minutes, add 30 ml of the distilled water to the solution.
5. Carefully filter out the crystals of mercury fulminate from the liquid solution. Dispose of the
solution in a safe place, as it is corrosive and toxic.
6. Wash the crystals several times in distilled water to remove as much excess acid as possible. Test
the crystals with the litmus paper until they are neutral. This will be when the litmus paper
stays blue when it touches the wet crystals
7. Allow the crystals to dry, and store them in a safe place, far away from any explosive or
flammable material.
This procedure can also be done by volume, if the available mercury cannot be weighed. Simply use 10
volumes of nitric acid and 10 volumes of ethanol to every one volume of mercury.
Index
Improvised Black Powder by the Jolly Roger
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Black powder can be prepared in a simple, safe manner. It may be used as blasting or gun powder.
Material Required
* Potassium Nitrate, granulated, 3 cups (3/4 liter)
* Wood charcoal, powdered, 2 cups
* Sulfur, powdered, 1/2 cup
* Alcohol, 5 pints (2-1/2 liters) (whiskey, rubbing alcohol, etc.)
* Water, 3 cups (3/4 liter)
* Heat source
* 2 buckets - each 2 gallon (7-1/2 litres) capacity, at least one of which is heat resistant (metal,
ceramic, etc.)
* Flat window screening, at least 1 foot (30 cm) square
* Large wooden stick
* Cloth, at leat 2 feet (60 cm) square
Procedure:
1. Place alcohol in one of the buckets.
2. Place potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in the heat resistant bucket. Add 1 cup water and
mix thoroughly with wooden stick until all ingrediants are dissolved.
3. Add remaining water (2 cups) to mixture. Place bucket on heat source and stir until small bubbles
begin to form.
CAUTION: DO NOT boil mixture. Be sure ALL mixture stays wet. If any is dry, as on sides of pan, it
may ignite!
4. Remove bucket from heat and pour mixture into alcohol while stirring vigorously.
5. Let alcohol mixture stand about 5 minutes. Strain mixture through cloth to obtain black powder.
Discard liquid. Wrap cloth around black powder and squeeze to remove all excess liquid.
6. Place screening over dry bucket. Place workable amount of damp powder on screen and granulate by
rubbing solid through screen. NOTE: If granulated particles appear to stick together and change
shape, recombine entire batch of powder and repeat steps 5 & 6.
7. Spread granulated black powder on flat, dry surface so that layer about 1/2 inch (1-1/4 cm) is
formed. Allow to dry. Use radiator, or direct sunlight. This should be dried as soon as possible,
preferably in an hour. The longer the drying period, the less effective the black powder.
CAUTION: Remove from heat AS SOON AS granules are dry. Black powder isnow ready to use.
Used in CBIV, '94 -= Exodus =-
Index
NITRIC ACID -= Exodus =- '94
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There are several ways to make this most essential of all acids for explosives. One method by which it
could be made will be presented. Once again, be reminded that these methods SHOULD NOT BE CARRIED
OUT!!
Materials: Equipment:
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sodium nitrate or adjustable heat source
potassium nitrate
retort
distilled water
ice bath
concentrated
sulfuric acid stirring rod
collecting flask with stopper
1. Pour 32 milliliters of concentrated sulfuric acid into the retort.
2. Carefully weigh out 58 grams of sodium nitrate, or 68 grams of potassium nitrate. and add this to
the acid slowly. If it all does not dissolve, carefully stir the solution with a glass rod until
it does.
3. Place the open end of the retort into the collecting flask, and place the collecting flask in the
ice bath.
4. Begin heating the retort, using low heat. Continue heating until liquid begins to come out of the
end of the retort. The liquid that forms is nitric acid. Heat until the precipitate in the bottom
of the retort is almost dry, or until no more nitric acid is forming.
CAUTION: If the acid is headed too strongly, the nitric acid will decompose as soon as it is
formed. This can result in the production of highly flammable and toxic gasses that may explode.
It is a good idea to set the above apparatus up, and then get away from it.
Potassium nitrate could also be obtained from store-bought black powder, simply by dissolving black
powder in boiling water and filtering out the sulfur and charcoal. To obtain 68 g of potassium
nitrate, it would be necessary to dissolve about 90 g of black powder in about one litre of boiling
water. Filter the dissolved solution through filter paper in a funnel into a jar until the liquid that
pours through is clear. The charcoal and sulfur in black powder are insoluble in water, and so when
the solution of water is allowed to evaporate, potassium nitrate will be left in the jar.
Index
Dust Bomb Instructions by the Jolly Roger
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An initiator which will initiate common material to produce dust explosions can be rapidly and easily
constructed. This type of charge is ideal for the destruction of enclosed areas such as rooms or
buildings.
Material Required
* A flat can, 3 in. (8 cm) in diameter and 1-1/2 in. (3-3/4 cm) high. A 6- 1/2 ounce tuna can serves
the purpose quite well.
* Blasting cap
* Explosive
* Aluminum (may be wire, cut sheet, flattened can, or powder)
* Large nail, 4 in. (10 cm) long
* Wooden rod - 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter
* Flour, gasoline, and powder or chipped aluminum
NOTE: Plastic explosive produce better explosions than cast explosives.
Procedure:
1. Using the nail, press a hole through the side of the tuna can 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch (1 to 1-1/2 cm)
from the bottom. Using a rotating and lever action, enlarge the hole until it will accomodate the
blasting cap.
2. Place the wooden rod in the hole and position the end of the rod at the center of the can.
3. Press explosive into the can, being sure to surround the rod, until it is 3/4 inch (2 cm) from the
top of the can. Carefully remove the wooden rod.
4. Place the aluminum metal on top of the explosive.
5. Just before use, insert the blasting cap into the cavity made by the rod. The initiator is now
ready to use.
NOTE: If it is desired to carry the initiator some distance, cardboard may be pressed on top of the
aluminum to insure against loss of material.
How to Use:
This particular unit works quite well to initiate charges of five pounds of flour, 1/2 gallon (1-2/3
litres) of gasoline, or two pounds of flake painters aluminum. The solid materials may merely be
contained in sacks or cardboard cartons. The gasoline may be placed in plastic coated paper milk
cartons, as well as plastic or glass bottles. The charges are placed directly on top of the initiator
and the blasting cap is actuated electrically or by a fuse depending on the type of cap employed. this
will destroy a 2,000 cubic feet enclosure (building 10 x 20 x 10 feet).
Note: For larger enclosures, use proportionally larger initiators and charges.
CBIV, '94, -= Exodus =-
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Carbon-Tet Explosive by the Jolly Roger
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A moist explosive mixture can be made from fine aluminum powder combined with carbon tetrachloride or
tetrachloroethylene. This explosive can be detonated with a blasting cap.
Material Required Source
----------------- ------
Fine aluminum bronzing powder Paint store
Carbon Tetrachloride Pharmacy, or fire
or extinguisher fluid
tetrachloroethylene Dry cleaners, pharmacy
Stirring rod (wood)
Mixing container (bowl, bucket, etc.)
Measuring container (cup, tablespoon, etc.)
Storage container (jar, can, etc.)
Blasting cap
Pipe, can or jar
Procedure:
1. Measure out two parts aluminum powder to one part carbon tetrachloride or tetrachlorethylene
liquid into mixing container, adding liquid to powder while stirring with the wooden rod.
2. Stir until the mixture becomes the consistency of honey syrup.
CAUTION: Fumes from the liquid are dangerous and should not be inhaled.
3. Store explosive in a jar or similar water proof container until ready to use. The liquid in the
mixture evaporates quicky when not confined.
NOTE: Mixture will detonate in this manner for a period of 72 hours.
How to Use:
1. Pour this mixture into an iron or steel pipe which has an end cap threaded on one end. If a pipe
is not available, you may use a dry tin can or glass jar.
2. Insert blasting cap just beneath the surface of the explosive mix.
NOTE: Confining the open end of the container will add to the effectiveness of the explosive.
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Making Picric Acid from Aspirin by the Jolly Roger
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Picric Acid can be used as a booster explosive in detonators, a high explosive charge, or as an
intermediate to preparing lead picrate.
Material Required
* Aspirin tablets (5 grains per tablet)
* Alcohol, 95% pure
* Sulfuric acid, concentrated, (if battery acid, boil until white fumes disappear)
* Potassium Nitrate (see elsewhere in this Cookbook)
* Water
* Paper towels
* Canning jar, 1 pint
* Rod (glass or wood)
* Glass containers
* Ceramic or glass dish
* Cup
* Teaspoon
* Tablespoon
* Pan
* Heat source
* Tape
Procedure:
1. Crush 20 aspirin tablets in a glass container. Add 1 teaspoon of water and work into a paste.
2. Add approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of alcohol (100 millilitres) to the aspirin paste; stir while
pouring.
3. Filter the alcohol-aspirin solution through a paper towel into another glass container. Discard
the solid left in the paper towel.
4. Pour the filtered solution into a glass or ceramic dish.
5. Evaporate the alcohol and water from the solution by placing the dish into a pan of hot water.
White powder will remain in the dish after evaporation.
NOTE: The water in the pan should be at hot bath temperature, not boiling, approx. 160 to 180
degress farenheit. It should not burn the hands.
6. Pour 1/3 cup (80 millilitres) of concentrated sulfuric acid into a canning jar. Add the white
powder to the sulfuric acid.
7. Heat canning jar of sulfuric acid in a pan of simmering hot water bath for 15 minutes; then remove
jar from the bath. Solution will turn to a yellow-orange color.
8. Add 3 level teaspoons (15 grams) of potassium nitrate in three portions to the yellow-orange
solution; stir vigorously during additions. Solution will turn red, then back to a yellow-orange
color.
9. Allow the solution to cool to ambient room temperature while stirring occasionally.
10. Slowly pour the solution, while stirring, into 1-1/4 cup (300 millilitres) of cold water and allow
to cool.
11. Filter the solution through a paper towel into a glass container. Light yellow particles will
collect on the paper towel.
12. Wash the light yellow particles with 2 tablespoons (25 millilitres) of water. Discard the waste
liquid in the container.
13. Place articles in ceramic dish and set in a hot water bath, as in step 5, for 2 hours.
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Reclamation of RDX from C-4 Explosives by the Jolly Roger
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RDX can be obtained from C-4 explosives with the use of gasoline. It can be used as a booster
explosive for detonators or as a high explosive charge.
Material Required
* Gasoline
* C-4 explosive
* 2 - pint glass jars, wide mouth
* Paper towels
* Stirring rod (glass or wood)
* Water
* Ceramic or glass dish
* Pan
* Heat source
* Teaspoon
* Cup
* Tape
NOTE: Water, Ceramic or glass dish, pan, & heat source are all optional. The RDX can be air dried
instead.
Procedure:
1. Place 1-1/2 teaspoons (15 grams) of C-4 explosive in one of the pint jars. Add 1 cup (240
milliliters) of gasoline.
NOTE: These quantities can be increased to obtain more RDX. For example, use 2 gallons of gasoline
per 1 cup of C-4.
2. Knead and stir the C-4 with the rod until the C-4 has broken down into small particles. Allow
mixture to stand for 1/2 hour.
3. Stir the mixture again until a fine white powder remains on the bottom of the jar.
4. Filter the mixture through a paper towel into the other glass jar. Wash the particles collected on
the paper towel with 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of gasoline. Discard the waste liquid.
5. Place the RDX particles in a glass or ceramic dish. Set the dish in a pan of hot water, not
boiling and dry for a period of 1 hour.
NOTE: The RDX particles may be air dried for a period of 2 to 3 hours.
See later file...... CBIV. -= Exodus =-
Index
Egg-based Gelled Flame Fuels by the Jolly Roger
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The white of any bird egg can be used to gel gasoline for use as a flame fuel which will adhere to
target surfaces.
Materials Required
Parts by
Volume Ingredient How used Common Source
-------- ---------- -------- -------------
85 Gasoline Motor Fuel Gas Stations
Stove Fuel Motor Vehicle
Solvent
14 Egg Whites Food Food Store
Industrial Farms
Processes
Any one of the following:
1 Table Salt Food Sea Water
Industrial Natural Brine
Processes Food Store
3 Ground Coffee Food Coffee Plant
Food Store
3 Dried Tea Leaves Food Tea Plant
Food Store
3 Cocoa Food Cacao Tree
Food Store
2 Sugar Sweetening Sugar Cane
foods Food Store
1 Saltpeter Pyrotechnics Natural
(Potassium Explosives Deposits
Nitrate) Matches Drug Store
Medicine
1 Epsom Salts Medicine Natural
Mineral Water Kisserite
Industrial Drug Store
Processes Food Store
2 Washing Soda Washing Cleaner Food Store
(Sal Soda) Medicine Drug Store
Photography Photo Supply
Store
1 1/2 Baking Soda Baking Food Store
Manufacturing Drug Store
of: Beverages
Medicines
and
Mineral
Waters
1 1/2 Aspirin Medicine Drug Store
Food Store
Procedure:
CAUTION: Make sure that ther are no open flames in the area when mixing flame fuels! NO SMOKING!!
1. Seperate the egg white from the yolk. This can be done by breaking the egg into a dish and
carefully removing the yolk with a spoon.
2. Pour egg white into a jar, bottle, or other container, and add gasoline.
3. Add the salt (or other additive) to the mixture and stir occasionally until gel forms (about 5 to
10 minutes).
NOTE: A thicker gelled flame fuel can be obtained by putting the capped jar in hot (65 degrees
Centegrade) water for about 1/2 hour and then letting them cool to room temperature. (DO NOT HEAT
THE GELLED FUEL CONTAINING COFFEE!!)
Courtesy of CBIV, '94. -= Exodus =-
Index
Clothespin Switch by the Jolly Roger
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A spring type clothespin is used to make a circuit closing switch to actuate explosive charges, mines,
booby traps, and alarm systems.
Material Required:
* Spring type clothespin
* Sold copper wire -- 1/16 in. (2 mm) in diameter
* Strong string on wire
* Flat piece of wood (roughly 1/8 x 1" x 2")
* Knife
Procedure:
1. Strip four in. (10 cm) of insulation from the ends of 2 solid copper wires. Scrape the copper
wires with pocket knife until the metal is shiny.
2. Wind one scraped wire tightly on jaw of the clothespin, and the other wire on the other jaw.
3. Make a hole in one end of the flat piece of wood using a knife, heated nail or drill.
4. Tie strong string or wire through the hole.
5. Place flat piece of wood between the jaws of the clothespin switch.
Basic Firing Circuit:
______________
| |---------------------------\
| initiator |----------\ | strong
-------------- | | twine
| | \
| _---------_________
| ---------
| | \clothespin \
/
\ / switch
\ /
\ /
\ /
+ -
----------
| |
| battery|
----------
When the flat piece of wood is removed by pulling the string, the jaws of the clothespin will close,
completing the circuit.
CAUTION: Do not attach the battery until the switch and trip wire have been emplaced and examined. Be
sure that the flat piece of wood is seperating the jaws of the switch.
Revised '94. -= Exodus =-
Index
Flexible Plate Switch by the Jolly Roger
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This flexible plate switch is used for initiating emplaced mines and explosives.
Material Required:
* Two flexible metal sheets
one approximately 10 in. (25 cm) square
one approximately 10 in. x 8 in. (20 cm)
* Piece of wood 10 in. square x 1 in. thick
* Four soft wood blocks 1 in. x 1 in. x 1/4 in.
* Eight flat head nails, 1 in. long
* Connecting wires
* Adhesive tape
Procedure:
1. Nail 10 in. by 8 in. metal sheet to 10 in. square piece of wood so that 1 in. of wood shows on
each side of the metal. Leave one of the nails sticking up about 1/4 in.
2. Strip insulation from the end of one connecting wire. Wrap this end around the nail and drive the
nail all the way in.
3. Place the four wood blocks on the corners of the wood base.
4. Place the 10 in. square flexible metal sheet so that it rests on the blocks in line with the wood
base.
5. Drive four nails through the metal sheet and the blocks (1 per block) to fasten the sheet to the
wood base. A second connecting wire is atached to one of the nails as in step #2.
6. Wrap the adhesive tape around the edges of the plate and wood base. This will assure that no dirt
or other foreign matter will get between the plates and prevent the switch from operating.
How to use:
The switch is placed in a hole in the path of expected traffic and covered with a thin layer of dirt
or other camouflaging material. The mine or other explosive device connected to the switch can be
buried with the switch or emplaced elsewhere as desired.
When a vehicle passes over the switch, the two metal plates make contact closing the firing circuit.
Revised, '94. Exodus
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Low Signature Systems (Silencers) by the Jolly Roger
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Low signature systems (silencers) for improvised small arms weapons can be made from steel gas or
water pipe and fittings.
Material Required:
* Grenade Container
* Steel pipe nipple, 6 in. (15 cm) long - (see table 1 for diameter)
* 2 steel pipe couplings - (see table 2 for dimensions)
* Cotton cloth - (see table 2)
* Drill
* Absorbent cotton
Procedure:
1. Drill hole in grenade container at both ends to fit outside diameter of pipe nipple. (see table 1)
-> /----------------------\
/ | |
2.75 in | ) ( <-holes
dia. \ | |
-> \-----------------------/
|-----------------------|
5 in.
2. Drill four rows of holes in pipe nipple. Use table 1 for diameter and location of holes.
(Note: I suck at ASCII art!)
6 in.
|-----------------------------------|
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| O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O | | C (nom. dia.)
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(size of hole) | \ / (space between)
B (dia.) A
3. Thread one of the pipe couplings on the drilled pipe nipple.
4. Cut coupling length to allow barrel of weapon to thread fully into low signature system. Barrel
should butt against end of the drilled pipe nipple.
5. Seperate the top half of the grenade container from the bottom half.
6. Insert the pipe nipple in the drilled hole at the base of the bottom half of the container. Pack
theabsorbent cotton inside the container and around the pipe nipple.
7. Pack the absorbent cotton in top half of grenade container leaving hole in center. Assemble
container to the bottom half.
8. Thread the other coupling onto the pipe nipple.
Note: A longer container and pipe nipple, with same "A" and "B" dimensions as those given, will
furthur reduce the signature of the system.
How to use:
1. Thread the low signature system on the selected weapon securely.
2. Place the proper cotton wad size into the muzzle end of the system (see table 2)
3. Load weapon
4. Weapon is now ready for use
TABLE 1 -- Low Signature System Dimensions
(Coupling) Holes per (4 rows)
A B C D Row Total
--------------------------------------------------------------------
.45 cal 3/8 1/4 3/8 3/8 12 48
.38 cal 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
9 mm 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
7.62 mm 3/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 12 48
.22 cal 1/4 5/32 1/8* 1/8 14 50
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*Extra Heavy Pipe
(All dimensions in inches)
TABLE 2 -- Cotton Wadding - Sizes
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Weapon Cotton Wadding Size
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.45 cal 1-1/2 x 6 inches
.38 cal 1 x 4 inches
9 mm 1 x 4 inches
7.62 mm 1 x 4 inches
.22 cal Not needed
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IMPROVED CIGARETTE DELAY (By Atur {THE pyromaniac })
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A variation on the standard cigarette display was invented by my good friend Atur (THE Pyromaniac).
Rather than inserting the fuse into the SIDE of the cigarette (and risk splitting it) half of the
filter is cut off, and a small hole is punched THROUGH the remainder of the filter and into the
tobacco.
(Ill. 4.31.1)
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|FIL|Tobacco Tobacco Tobacco
fusefusefusefuse Tobacco Tobacco side view
|TER|Tobacco Tobacco Tobacco
---------------------------------
___
/ \
| o | filter end view
\___/ (artwork by The Author)
The fuse is inserted as far as possible into this hole, then taped or glued in place, or the cigarette
can be cut and punched ahead of time and lit normally, then attached to the fuse at the scene.
A similar type of device can be make from powdered charcoal and a sheet of paper. Simply roll the
sheet of paper into a thin tube, and fill it with powdered charcoal. Punch a hole in it at the desired
location, and insert a fuse. Both ends must be glued closed, and one end of the delay must be doused
with lighter fluid before it is lit. Or, a small charge of gunpowder mixed with powdered charcoal
could conceivably used for igniting such a delay. A chain of charcoal briquettes can be used as a
delay by merely lining up a few bricks of charcoal so that they touch each other, end on end, and
lighting the first brick. Incense, which can be purchased at almost any novelty or party supply store,
can also be used as a fairly reliable delay. By wrapping the fuse about the end of an incense stick,
delays of up to 1/2 an hour are possible.
Fer the '94 CookBook. -= Exodus =-
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Nicotine by the Jolly Roger
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Nicotine is an abundant poison. Easily found in tobacco products, in concentrated form a few drops can
quickly kill someone. Here is how to concentrate it:
First get a can of chewing tobacco or pipe tobacco. Remove the contents and soak in water overnight in
a jar (about 2/3 cup of water will do...). In the morning, strain into another jar the mixture through
a porous towel. Then wrap the towel around the ball of tobacco and squeeze it until all of the liquid
is in the jar. Throw away the tobacco--you will not need it anymore.
Now you have two options. I recommend the first. It makes the nicotine more potent.
1. Allow to evaporate until a sticky syrup results in the jar. This is almost pure nicotine (hell, it
is pure enough for sure!).
2. Heat over low flame until water is evaporated and a thick sticky syrup results (I don't know how
long it takes... shouldn't take too long, though.).
Now all you have to do, when you wish to use it, is to put a few drops in a medicine dropper or
equivalent, and slip about 4 or 5 drops into the victim's coffee. Coffee is recommended since it will
disguise the taste. Since nicotine is a drug, the victim should get quite a buzz before they turn
their toes up to the daisies, so to speak.
Note: If the syrup is too sticky, dilute it with a few drops of water. And while you are at it, better
add an extra drop to the coffee just to be sure!
Revised in '94,,..... -= Exodus =-
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Dried Seed Timer by the Jolly Roger
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A time delay device for electrical firing circuits can be made using the principle of expansion of
dried seeds.
Material Required:
* Dried peas, beans, or oter dehydrated seeds
* Wide-mouth glass jar with non-metal cap
* Two screws or bolts
* Thin metal plate
* Hand drill
* Screwdriver
Procedure:
1. Determine the rate of the rise of the dried seeds selected. This is necessary to determine the
delay time of the timer.
+ Place a sample of the dried seeds in the jar and cover with water.
+ Measure the time it takes for the seeds to rise a given height. Most dried seeds increase 50%
in one to two hours.
2. Cut a disc from thin metal plate. Disc should fit loosely inside the jar.
NOTE: If metal is painted, rusty, or otherwise coated, it must be scraped or sanded to obtain a
clean metal surface
3. Drill two holes in the cap of the jar about 2 inches apart. Diameter of holes should be such that
screws or bolts will thread tightly into them. If the jar has a metal cap or no cap, a piece of
wood or plastic (NOT METAL) can be used as a cover.
4. Turn the two screws or bolts through the holes in the cap. Bolts should extend about one in. (2
1/2 cm) into the jar.
IMPORTANT: Both bolts must extend the same distance below the container cover.
5. Pour dried seeds into the container. The level will depend upon the previously measured rise time
and the desired delay.
6. Place the metal disc in the jar on top of the seeds.
How to use:
1. Add just enough water to completely cover the seeds and place the cap on the jar.
2. Attach connecting wires from the firing circuit to the two screws on the cap.
Expansion of the seeds will raise the metal disc until it contacts the screws and closes the circuit.
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Nail Grenade by the Jolly Roger
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Effective fragmentation grenades can be made from a block of tnt or other blasting explosive and
nails.
Material Required:
* Block of TNT or other blasting explosive
* Nails
* Non-electric (military or improvised) blasting cap
* Fuse Cord
* Tape, string, wire, or glue
Procedure:
1. If an explosive charge other than a standard TNT block is used, make a hole in the center of the
charge for inserting the blasting cap. TNT can be drilled with relative safety. With plastic
explosives, a hole can be made by pressing a round stick into the center of the charge. The hole
should be deep enough that the blasting cap is totally within the explosive.
2. Tape, tie, or glue one or two rows of closely packed nails to the sides of the explosive block.
Nails should completely cover the four surfaces of the block.
3. Place blasting cap on one end of the fuse cord and crimp with pliers.
NOTE: To find out how long the fuse cord should be, check the time it takes a known length to
burn. If 12 inches (30 cm) burns for 30 seconds, a 10 second delay will require a 4 inch (10 cm)
fuse.
4. Insert the blasting cap in the hole in the block of explosive. Tape or tie fuse cord securly in
place so that it will not fall out when the grenade is thrown.
Alternate Use:
An effective directional anti-personnel mine can be made by placing nails on only one side of the
explosive block. For this case, an electric blasting cap can be used.