. Clearing land of stumps. Clearing of land; Explosives in agriculture. Cutting the Fuse Cut the fuse off at a very slight angle or bevelâsay 30 to 45 degrees, as shown in the diagram. This slant is for the purpose of giving a little space between the actual end of the powder and the explosive material in the bottom of the cap, to enable the spark to spit into material The only way to regulate the space is to cut the fuse as directed and let the long tip rest gently against the bottom of the cap. The spark has a better chance to ignite the explosive material in the cap when it spits from the e
. Clearing land of stumps. Clearing of land; Explosives in agriculture. Cutting the Fuse Cut the fuse off at a very slight angle or bevelâsay 30 to 45 degrees, as shown in the diagram. This slant is for the purpose of giving a little space between the actual end of the powder and the explosive material in the bottom of the cap, to enable the spark to spit into material The only way to regulate the space is to cut the fuse as directed and let the long tip rest gently against the bottom of the cap. The spark has a better chance to ignite the explosive material in the cap when it spits from the end of the fuse than when it merely burns up to the end without any space to spit into. The end of the fuse where cut off should be clean and free from dragging ends and threads. If it is not cut off clean, part of the covering may double over the end of the fuse in the cap and keep the spark away from the explosive, causing a misfire. Be careful to keep both ends of fuse off damp ground and out of puddles of water. If the fuse has been mashed, or is too thick to go into the cap easily, do not peel off any of the covering. Reduce the diameter by squeezing it with the cap crimpers or by rolling it on a smooth surface under a knife blade or other smooth implement. Sometimes you can reduce it by rolling it between the thumb and finger. The very best way to cut fuse Is on a block of wood with a sharp knife. The blade can be pressed right through the fuse and will make a clean cut Another good tool is a sharp axe, to be used on a block of wood. The method of cutting is of small importance, just so the actual cut is made smooth and even enough. If you do use other tools, have a knife with you to trim up ends that are not true. Be careful to avoid twisting, pinching or otherwise knock- ing the freshly cut end of the fuse about, for you may shake out the powder back far enough to cause a misfire. The powder should come out flush with end. To get one cap out of the tin box in which they
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