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04-30-2019, 04:12 AM
Spent most of my "spare time" last week breaking out my neighbors basement floor and replacing the drain system. He couldn't afford to pay someone and at 75 too old too do it himself. Finally finished over the weekend, he is now high and dry but I am a bit beat up!
Anyhow, my flying buddy had requested an aluminum field can since seeing the one I use.
. Hit the ground running and made one for him first thing this morning. On second thought though, I may keep this one and give him the old one!
Last edited by Jesse Open; 04-30-2019 at 04:20 AM.
04-30-2019, 04:39 AM
Spent most of my "spare time" last week breaking out my neighbors basement floor and replacing the drain system. He couldn't afford to pay someone and at 75 too old too do it himself. Finally finished over the weekend, he is now high and dry but I am a bit beat up!
Anyhow, my flying buddy had requested an aluminum field can since seeing the one I use.
. Hit the ground running and made one for him first thing this morning. On second thought though, I may keep this one and give him the old one!
04-30-2019, 11:15 AM
04-30-2019, 03:17 PM
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Just remember, if you use an EPA approved can, you need a funnel 48" wide. The EPA approved can is guaranteed to split the fuel 50/50, half in the tank and half on the vehicle.
Last edited by Hobbsy; 04-30-2019 at 03:25 PM.
04-30-2019, 03:52 PM
Sure Dave.
My point of view is a reliable, durable and lightweight system to not only transport and dispense fuel but also carry a battery., small glow driver glow sticks and perhaps a couple small tools.
I wanted the smallest footprint I could get (The complete package takes about the same space as a plastic jug). I also wanted totally leak free and puncture proof after seeing a plastic jug impaled in a cars trunk, and various other fuel bottle leaks. At .080" thick, this can is very hard to puncture yet light in weight. While I may mix and measure with poly containers, I never transport or store in plastic, per the VP suggestions.
I got was I was looking for .
Just like to offer examples and suggestions for others here. If you see problems in those examples, please be specific when you enumerate so everyone can see what the problem is.
04-30-2019, 04:46 PM
Perhaps,
There are several fellows here who can or could. Someday, you or someone else may take an interest at some point. A little encouragement beats sour grape discouragement.
I got a load of inspiration reading the very old Popular Mechanics books from the 1930s in my grandfathers attic. Back then there were loads of skilled people doing some very impressive projects. I learned there were plenty of things the person could make at home. Unique things that you can't buy in the store or perhaps could not afford. My grandfather was an old Red Lodge Montana Blacksmith, he taught plenty, he also taught that what you didn't know, others could help you figure out.
I sure hate to think of letting that spirit die, let alone see people stifle it.,
Even if I personally don't care to make something, I always enjoy learning how.
There are several fellows here who can or could. Someday, you or someone else may take an interest at some point. A little encouragement beats sour grape discouragement.
I got a load of inspiration reading the very old Popular Mechanics books from the 1930s in my grandfathers attic. Back then there were loads of skilled people doing some very impressive projects. I learned there were plenty of things the person could make at home. Unique things that you can't buy in the store or perhaps could not afford. My grandfather was an old Red Lodge Montana Blacksmith, he taught plenty, he also taught that what you didn't know, others could help you figure out.
I sure hate to think of letting that spirit die, let alone see people stifle it.,
Even if I personally don't care to make something, I always enjoy learning how.
04-30-2019, 05:28 PM
I'm sure it does, but my workshop is in the basement, no way I want to use or store acetylene down there. At least with TIG or MIG I can do that downstairs, I have a ventilation system to draw fumes out.
05-01-2019, 12:43 AM
HEY! they look a bit like old fashioned milk churns,maybe dave will like those one's
ps gary how did you bond the filler neck and intake and outlet fittings to the top of that ally can?
pps sorry dave
ps gary how did you bond the filler neck and intake and outlet fittings to the top of that ally can?
pps sorry dave
