#CapitolRiot NEW: Law enforcement source tells @CBSNews the pipe bombs at RNC + DNC did not require professional or military training to build, could have been fashioned from internet.  Both pipe bombs used kitchen timers. Investigators are focused on likelihood timers were
incorrectly set, or the electrical connection poorly executed.
CONTEXT:  @S3G_Consulting Pipe bombs have long been the most common type of IED in US according to data maintained by US bomb data center, and the most common type of pipe bomb uses a fuse with some sort of energetic
of energetic powder.  Using a mechanical timer, makes the devices recovered near the RNC and DNC somewhat more complex. NOTE: Significance of devices to @USAO_DC investigation, desire to ID bomb maker(s) reflected @FBI 50k reward
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