Making Black Powder with a Ball Mill Skylighter, Inc.
Using media that's too small: Use ½" for 1 gallon mill jars or smaller; ¾" for larger mill jars; for 5 gallons or larger, use 1inch. Using lightweight grinding media: You want lead or brass. Both are heavy enough, but will not spark or cause an accidental ignition. Do not use steel or ceramic. They can cause another syndrome—death.