Kraft paper strip dimensions for pasting canister shells, using 70 lb kraft paper.
| Shell Size |
No. of turns |
Length of Strips |
| 3" |
3 |
1 - 24" strip |
| 4" |
4 |
2 - 24" strips |
| 5" |
5 |
3 - 24" strips |
| 6" |
6 |
4 - 24" strips |
| 8" |
8 |
4 - 48" strips |
Amount of paste wraps for single break canister shells.
| Shell Size |
No. Turns |
Paper Weight |
Length of Sheet |
| 3" |
3 turns |
30-40 lb. |
1 - 24" sheet |
| 4" |
4 turns |
50-70 lb. |
2 - 24" sheets |
| 5" |
5 turns |
60-70 lb. |
3 - 24" sheets |
| 6" |
6 turns |
60-70 lb. |
4 - 24" sheets |
| 8" |
8 turns |
70 lb. |
4 - 48" sheets |
Canulle diameters for shells.
| Shell Size |
Canulle Diameter |
| 3" |
3/4" to 1" |
| 4" |
1" to 1-1/4" |
| 5" |
1-1/2" to 1-3/4" |
| 6" |
1-3/4" to 2" |
| 8" |
2-1/4" to 3" |
Cut star sizes for shells.
| Shell Size |
Cut Color Stars |
Cut Tailed Stars |
| 3" |
1/4" or smaller |
1/4" - 3/8" |
| 4" |
1/4" - 3/8" |
3/8" - 1/2" |
| 5" |
3/8" - 1/2" |
1/2" - 5/8" |
| 6" |
3/8" - 1/2" |
1/2" - 5/8" or 3/4" |
| 8" |
1/2" or larger |
5/8" or larger |
Time fuse delays needed for various size shells.
| Shell Size (in.) |
Delay Time (sec.) |
| 3" |
3 |
| 4" |
3.5 |
| 5" |
4 |
| 6" |
5 |
| 8" |
6 |
| 10" |
6.5 |
| 12" |
7 |
The amount of black powder lift needed for single break shells.
| Shell Size |
Description |
Weight of 2FA lift |
| 3" |
color or salute |
1 oz |
| 3" |
color and inserts |
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 oz |
| 4" |
color or salute |
2 oz |
| 4" |
color and inserts |
2-1/2 oz |
| 5" |
color or salute |
3 to 3-1/2 oz |
| 5" |
color and inserts |
4 to 5 oz |
| 6" |
color or salute |
4 to 5 oz |
| 6" |
color and inserts |
4-1/2 to 6 oz |
| 8" |
color |
8 - 12 oz |
Spollette dimensions and powder charges for shells.
| Shell |
I.D. |
O.D. |
Length |
Powder Charge |
| 3" single break |
5/16" |
.55" |
2" |
1" to 1-1/4" |
| 4" single break |
5/16" to 3/8" |
11/16" |
3" |
1-3/8" |
| 5" single break |
5/16" to 3/8" |
11/16" |
3" |
1-3/8" to 1-1/2" |
| 6" single break |
5/16" to 3/8" |
11/16" |
3" |
1-1/2" |
| 8" single break |
5/16" to 3/8" |
11/16" |
4" |
1-3/4" |
Spiking patterns for various sized shells.
| Shell Size |
Verticals/Strands |
Material |
| 3" |
12 / 2 |
8-ply cotton |
| 4" |
16 / 2 |
8 or 10-ply cotton |
| 5" |
24 / 2 |
8 or 10-ply cotton |
| 6" |
32 / 2 |
8 or 10-ply cotton |
| 8" |
48 / 2 or 48 / 3 |
8 or 10-ply cotton |
