Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild
Pyro Magazines
These pictures show a couple of high explosive (type 1 and 2) magazines that were build by one of our members. These magazines were made using the ATF "Orange Book" as a reference guide. For more information about these magazines send e-mail to shubing@tznet.com.
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This is a type 1 (permanent structure) high explosive magazine. The building is made from cement block filled with sand. The dimensions are 14 ft wide, 16 ft long with 9 ft walls. The roof is 7/8 inch wood sheeting covered with 12 ga. steel. There are foundation vents on three sides (one is visible here) and the roof has a ridge vent. |
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The door is constructed of 1/4 inch steel lined with 2 inches of hard wood. It is locked with two padlocks. |
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Here you have a better view of the locking system. The padlocks are covered with hoods to protect them from cutting. The two inches of hardwood was bolted to the 1/4 inch steel door. |
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This in the interior of the magazine. Notice the lattice work covering the walls. The cement floor is painted with a static dissipative paint which runs to a ground. You can also see one of the foundation vents in the bottom middle of the picture. |
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This is a type 2 outdoor magazine. It's constructed of 1/4 inch steel lined with 2 inches of hardwood. Dimensions of the magazine are 2 ft wide, 4 ft high, 2 ft deep. Even though this is a "outdoor" magazine, it is located inside of a 8 X 8 mini barn for weather protection. |
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This is the inside of the magazine. Notice the 2 inches of hardwood (painted white) lining the inside of the magazine. |