Thinking about getting a welder

[Griff]

Originally Posted by slang

Another might be a reflux still for fuel.

Need more information.

[slang]

Originally Posted by Griff

Need more information.

Reflux Distilling Device

When the gas prices went sky high over the summer a radio program had a guest ( David Blume ) on that I thought certainly was crazy or lying.

After testing out a few of the suggestions from the radio show it seemed clear that he was absolutely accurate with his claims.

When the excrement hits the fan, it may be helpful for a rural independant man like you to have the ability to "make gas". If only for running a generator it would give you a huge advantage.

On the other hand if life became completely fubar, you could drink your sorrows away as well.

Mr Bloom's book is the most complete single collection of every aspect of alcohol as a motor fuel.

He's a liberal hillbilly ( if that is possible ) from San Fran and the book is a fascinating read with all the technical information and commentary.

There are many that are critical of the book on Amazon, mostly for the economics of making your own alco-fuel, but not so much of the technical instructions of how to and the explainations of what is.

When gas becomes unavailable, the economics of alternatives will change dramatically.

As important as a welder might be in troubled times, having Blume's book or even a reflux still would be just as important.

[chrisinhouston]

The dilema for me is whether to get a gas welder so I can weld, braze and cut metal or to get an arc welder which would mean I would have to cut bits of metal with a cut off saw or metal band saw, neither of which I have. I never learned MIG or TIG welding and don't really need to weld aluminum.

I'm leaning towards the gas torch but the main hassle is most commercial gas supply places want to lease you the tanks. I think I'll go down to the local welding supply shop and look around.