Ok, Before we do it, I would reckon we collect some info about how to do it safely, lets continue the discussion off-list or on the wiki? What if we meet this saturday around 15:00 to check our options? my cellphone is "+43 6991 gnowsis" Marius - can you send me yours offlist? I collected some useful stuff here: http://delicious.com/tag/metalabflamethrower I would go for this flamethrower design, its piss-easy for DIY and consists completly of off-the-shelf parts: http://www.spontaneousfire.com/TOD_firecannons.htm the electrical solenoid valve can be exchanged with a manual ball-valve to reduce complexity. for primary gas-tank I would go for something really small and handheld, a camping-gaz container. I have NO CLUE where to get the tubing nor the needed T-pieces nor the valves nor stainless-steel-wool. The gas will leak if we solder, or use tubing and valves that are not specified for the pressures of 250psi. (probably the camping-gas tank has much lower pressure, but I would go with the normal big-barrel quality grade material to be on the safe side) Here are many facts on safety: http://eplaya.burningman.com/viewtopic.php?t=22534 I would only go for it if the overall costs for me stay below 70 EUR (saying, if it costs a lot, we should share costs) and if we are sure we do not blow our brains out in a desastrous explosion. best Leo It was Marius Kintel who said at the right time 20.08.2009 11:42 the following words:
Hi Leo,
I'm not yet sure if I'll come to Lindabrunn.. Nevertheless, I'm all for learning how to and building a flame thrower!
~/= Marius
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