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This collection contains 3 movies and is 35 minutes of video.
| Title |
Description |
Duration |
| Demolitions TNT |
Video quality is low due to changes in contrast; the video is too light or too dark in places
Explanation of military use of trinitrotoluene. Demonstration of the use, and safety procedures for use. Examples of the properties of TNT, and the ignition methods. Including the priming procedures. Nitrostarch is used as a substitute for TNT. Walls, trees stumps, craters and bridges are blown up.
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Sound, B&W |
9:45
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| Non-Electric Blasting |
Detailed explanation of the non-electric blasting cap, and the chemical or burning fuse. Demonstration of the splicing of lengths of fuse. Different methods for igniting the fuse, and timing the burn length of the fuse. Procedure for attaching the blasting cap to the fuse.
Sound, B&W |
9:45 |
Electric Blasting |
Detailed explanation of the electric blasting cap. Examples of the power of the blasting cap alone. Safety procedures for the attachment and use of the caps with TNT. Specification and use of the firing wire and of the reel for storage and attachment of the firing wire. Demonstration of the splicing of the firing wire, testing and firing. Attachment of the blasting machine and its use. Recharging the machine, and steps for the placing of the charge. Tanks treads are demolished.
Sound, B&W |
13 Min |
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