Introducing our newly upgraded, recently renamed
P.I.M.P. Stick - Sparkless Awl Pyro Poke Tools
From SIGMA PYRO[TM] - - www.SigmaPyro.com
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Proud Supporter of PYROJAM Events (www.pyrojamusa.com)
and Sponsor of PASSFIRE MAXIMUM LOAD (www.passfiremovie.com)
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A Brief History ...
In 2017, we started to develop our own sparkless awl tools to support
the pyrotechnics industry in the safer preparation of using electronic matches,
initiators, and for custom fusing applications.
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After an initial release sent to some of the top pyrotechnics users, suppliers, and supporters,
we took their feedback and went back to make some improvements in the tool, including
better ergonomics, stronger brass, and a revolutionary custom Pyrobolic[TM] notched tip.
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With these improvements, these sparkless awl tools, more commonly referred to in the pyro
community as 'pyro pokes', were set to debut for sale the the public. Being fully hand machined,
sanded, ground, coated, and polished, production was quite limited, but the demand for our
pyro pokes grew, even leading to a limited run fusing set, developed by popular demand.
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AND NOW, we present our 3rd generation of pyro pokes,
the Pyro Inspired Multi Pokes, abbreviated as P.I.M.P Sticks!
With further feedback from the pyro community as well as tooling experts, we have
retained our great features, as well as made some amazing new improvements.
SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT
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We proudly sponsor the movie Passfire Maximum Load,
an amazing celebration to so much of the pyrotechnics industry and celebrations.
Please check out more about the full amazing series at: www.passfiremovie.com
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We also support PyroJam USA, a massive fireworks competition
bringing professional displays from all over the world.
Please check out more about this event and the amazing IPC team at: www.pyrojamusa.com
Superior Construction ...
All of our pyro pokes and fuse forks are fully hand tooled, machined, and assembled,
with quality checks being done at each step to best ensure the finest quality in our products.
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Each of our fine, personally crafted tools contains the following most desirable features:
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Weather resistant ergonomic handles (molded plastic mains, and coated wooden secondaries)
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Our unique Pyrobolic[TM] notched tip on our pyro poke tools, to ease poking and reduce wrist torsion,
working more like a drill-bit to get through tough cardboard and even many plastic tubes with ease
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Incorporation of anti-spin set-pins in every poke and fork tool, to best ensure brass rods don't come loose
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Narrowed sides of our beveled pyro poke fuse forks, to most easily and quickly insert fuse into poked holes
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Inset tool sets where the secondary poke/fork fits within the main poke, reducing storage space
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Color-coded butt-ends of the poke sets to easily identify tool pairs (red for matching, blue for fusing)
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Exclusive use of sparkless C360 brass, known for its strength and resistance to corrosion
with properties closely resembling that of steel
Current Offerings ...
e-Matching Poke (single item)
Used in preparing items for using common or
home-made e-Match, or Firewire Initiators
Custom Fusing Set
Used in preparing or customizing items for using
common visco 'cannon'-type or home-made fuse
Specifications of the e-Matching (single)
sparkless awl pyro poke:
e-Matching Poke:
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Blade:
C360 sparkless brass
1/4" diameter (.635 cm)
3" length (7.62 cm) -
Handle:
Contoured ergonomic, hard plastic
Inset composite cork (holds secondary poke)
4" length (10.16 cm) -
Overall:
7" length (17.78 cm)
2.3 ounces weight (65.2 g)
Best used for poking holes for inserting shrouded e-Matches and Firewire Initiators.
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Specifications of the Custom Fusing Set
sparkless awl pyro poke & fuse fork:
Main Fusing Poke:
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Blade:
C360 sparkless brass
5/32" diameter (.397 cm)
3" length (7.62 cm) -
Handle:
Contoured ergonomic, hard plastic
Inset composite cork (holds secondary poke)
4" length (10.16 cm) -
Overall:
7" length (17.78 cm)
1.8 ounces weight (51.03 g)
Best used for poking holes for inserting up to 3mm strands of common visco 'cannon'-type or home-made fuse.
Secondary Fork Poke:
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Blade:
C360 sparkless brass
5/32" diameter (.397 cm)
3" length (7.62 cm) -
Handle:
Contoured ergonomic, coated wood
3.5" length (8.89 cm) -
Overall:
6.5" length (16.51 cm)
1 ounce weight (28.35 g)
Best used for seating up to 3mm strands of common visco 'cannon'-type or home-made fuse into poked holes, and for pushing same fuse types into roman candle bore holes.
Full Fusing Set (when inserted together):
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Overall:
10.5" length (26.67 cm)
2.8 ounces weight (79.38 g)