Re: [bolger] Re: Groundhog flambe
Hi Chris,
We had the same series on here in the States, too. Always a wonder what they
could do and demonstrate with the simplest of materials.
Paul
We had the same series on here in the States, too. Always a wonder what they
could do and demonstrate with the simplest of materials.
Paul
chodges31711 wrote
PBS) called "The Secret Life of Machines". Each episode dealt with the
invention of one type of machine and how it works. The episode on
internal combustion engines talked about how some of the early ones ran
on gunpowder, and gave a practical demonstration (which is what the
program was great at - using junkyard parts to demonstrate stuff) of why
inventors shifted to petrol ('gas' for you North Americans!).
They made a nifty little mortar just the right diameter for a coke can
with a spark plug for an ignitor, poured in one teaspoon of gunpowder
and loaded the coke can. Boof! Projectile flies out and travels perhaps
ten or 20 feet., they collect the can, pour in one teaspoon of petrol,
load the can, Boof! Projectile disappears over the horizon ... (well a
few hundred metres into the river).
I remember that episode whenever the 'spud-gun' thread fires up.
:)
Chris
>What is that formula?? 1 gallon of gasoline, fully vaporized = 32There used to be an English TV series on SBS in Australia (kind of like
>sticks of dynamite.
>
>
PBS) called "The Secret Life of Machines". Each episode dealt with the
invention of one type of machine and how it works. The episode on
internal combustion engines talked about how some of the early ones ran
on gunpowder, and gave a practical demonstration (which is what the
program was great at - using junkyard parts to demonstrate stuff) of why
inventors shifted to petrol ('gas' for you North Americans!).
They made a nifty little mortar just the right diameter for a coke can
with a spark plug for an ignitor, poured in one teaspoon of gunpowder
and loaded the coke can. Boof! Projectile flies out and travels perhaps
ten or 20 feet., they collect the can, pour in one teaspoon of petrol,
load the can, Boof! Projectile disappears over the horizon ... (well a
few hundred metres into the river).
I remember that episode whenever the 'spud-gun' thread fires up.
:)
Chris
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...>
wrote:
boatbums because today dawned with rain from the sky.Nevertheless,I
went to the boat armed with my little bottle of pepper in the hope
that said rain would stop.While sitting under the raised bottom, it
also occured to me that to get to the hole,I'd have to slide and lift
out my 4 full sized bulkheads first.Not the end of the world but
risky to do with the rain not really showing any signs of coming to a
complete stop. And then there was the gasoline......if I did pull the
bulkheads out and go through all the effort of securing them some
place safe and level,I might as well reward myself with a little
pyrotechniques display.
The rain did not let up and I grew tired of waiting underneath the
boat.
Soooooo.....home I came only to read about Harrys' and Bruces'
explosive delights. Really glad the rain fell for I fear in my early
stages of fatigue(fresh off the grave-yard shift),I would have blown
myself up into a pile of giant toothpicks.
It also reminded me about the parachuter joke where the parachuter is
having some difficulty getting his chute to open.As he falls through
the air,he quickly notices someone flying upwards towards
him.Thinking this may be his last chance for help he yells out to the
passing chap," Hey Buddy,do you know anything about parachutes!?" As
the other fellow flies by upwards he answers quickly,"No...do you
know anything about Coleman stoves!?"
Tomorrows forcast is back to sunshine so the pepper experiment will
have to wait and as for the gasoline........I'll keep Bruces' recipe
for future use when I will sneak WINDERMERE close inshore,tucked in
under some over hanging branches of one of the many little un-
inhabited islands boardering the Seaway channel. I figure I still
have a couple of years to figure out whether it is one of the Martin
or Desmarais ships that haul some of the Bronfman cargos of
juices.With WINDERMEREs' impressive storage capacity,I guess it would
only take one"accidental" grounding to recoup my building costs with
a little left over to send every Bolgerado a case of Crown Royal for
an early start to Christmas celebrations :-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,tired but undaunted in his pursuit of happiness,from
along the grey wet shores of the St.Lawrence.........
wrote:
> Take it from an ex-infantryman with un undying love of things thata
> go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as
> fire starter.Well now.....I do believe there is a God who watches over fools and
>
boatbums because today dawned with rain from the sky.Nevertheless,I
went to the boat armed with my little bottle of pepper in the hope
that said rain would stop.While sitting under the raised bottom, it
also occured to me that to get to the hole,I'd have to slide and lift
out my 4 full sized bulkheads first.Not the end of the world but
risky to do with the rain not really showing any signs of coming to a
complete stop. And then there was the gasoline......if I did pull the
bulkheads out and go through all the effort of securing them some
place safe and level,I might as well reward myself with a little
pyrotechniques display.
The rain did not let up and I grew tired of waiting underneath the
boat.
Soooooo.....home I came only to read about Harrys' and Bruces'
explosive delights. Really glad the rain fell for I fear in my early
stages of fatigue(fresh off the grave-yard shift),I would have blown
myself up into a pile of giant toothpicks.
It also reminded me about the parachuter joke where the parachuter is
having some difficulty getting his chute to open.As he falls through
the air,he quickly notices someone flying upwards towards
him.Thinking this may be his last chance for help he yells out to the
passing chap," Hey Buddy,do you know anything about parachutes!?" As
the other fellow flies by upwards he answers quickly,"No...do you
know anything about Coleman stoves!?"
Tomorrows forcast is back to sunshine so the pepper experiment will
have to wait and as for the gasoline........I'll keep Bruces' recipe
for future use when I will sneak WINDERMERE close inshore,tucked in
under some over hanging branches of one of the many little un-
inhabited islands boardering the Seaway channel. I figure I still
have a couple of years to figure out whether it is one of the Martin
or Desmarais ships that haul some of the Bronfman cargos of
juices.With WINDERMEREs' impressive storage capacity,I guess it would
only take one"accidental" grounding to recoup my building costs with
a little left over to send every Bolgerado a case of Crown Royal for
an early start to Christmas celebrations :-)
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,tired but undaunted in his pursuit of happiness,from
along the grey wet shores of the St.Lawrence.........
In my case, lying on the ground would have been the worse thing I could
have done. The explosion was from the ground up to about 2 ft from the
low lying fumes in the cool calm air.
Luring a Seegrams bulk carrier on to the rocks, now there's a Canadian
wreckers dream.
HJ
Bruce Hector wrote:
have done. The explosion was from the ground up to about 2 ft from the
low lying fumes in the cool calm air.
Luring a Seegrams bulk carrier on to the rocks, now there's a Canadian
wreckers dream.
HJ
Bruce Hector wrote:
>Take it from an ex-infantryman with un undying love of things that
>go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as a
>fire starter.
>
>But if you know the rules, it can be made to work OK and fairly
>safely.
>
>1-Pour all but a cup or so of the gas on the combustibles you wish to
>combust, all you wish. A gallon or so works great. Add some soap
>flakes if you like a longer flame burst. Just stir them in for a few
>minutes. (the poor mans napalm)
>
>2-Wait 10 or 15 minutes and abstain from smoking near the future fire
>site.
>
>3-Splash that last cup of gas on the firewood pile. Have all
>spectators move back a GOOD ways, and than a tad more.
>
>4-Move back 10 feet (more if you'rew chicken) and lie FLAT on the
>ground.
>
>5-Crumple up a kleenex, paper towels, etc.
>
>6-Light said piece of paper.
>
>7-While remaining flat, lob the flaming projectile over your head
>into the firewood pile.
>
>8-Enjoy the rush as the fire wave blooms over you (heat rises) and
>amazes your friends. Pause a second or two before standing.
>
>9-Wait a few minutes before cooking any marshmallows, hot dogs, or
>hot cats to allow the stench of petroleum products to dissapate so as
>not to add unwanted flavours to your repast.
>
>We used to have a cottage on the south side of Wolfe Island with a
>fire pit. This is on the main channel for the St. Lawrence Seaway. I
>always felt like a wrecker, trying to lure unsuspecting ships onto
>the rocks with these mini-bleves we'd do every night after dark.
>Imagine the booty if we'd have stranded a liquor freighter.
>
>Bruce Hector
>http://www.brucesboats.com
>
>
>
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...>
wrote:
sticks of dynamite.
wrote:
> Take it from an ex-infantryman with un undying love of things thata
> go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as
> fire starter.What is that formula?? 1 gallon of gasoline, fully vaporized = 32
>
> But if you know the rules, it can be made to work OK and fairly
> safely.
>
sticks of dynamite.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Bruce Hector" <bruce_hector@h...>
wrote:
sticks of dynamite.
wrote:
> Take it from an ex-infantryman with un undying love of things thata
> go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as
> fire starter.What is that formula?? 1 gallon of gasoline, fully vaporized = 32
>
> But if you know the rules, it can be made to work OK and fairly
> safely.
>
sticks of dynamite.
Take it from an ex-infantryman with un undying love of things that
go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as a
fire starter.
But if you know the rules, it can be made to work OK and fairly
safely.
1-Pour all but a cup or so of the gas on the combustibles you wish to
combust, all you wish. A gallon or so works great. Add some soap
flakes if you like a longer flame burst. Just stir them in for a few
minutes. (the poor mans napalm)
2-Wait 10 or 15 minutes and abstain from smoking near the future fire
site.
3-Splash that last cup of gas on the firewood pile. Have all
spectators move back a GOOD ways, and than a tad more.
4-Move back 10 feet (more if you'rew chicken) and lie FLAT on the
ground.
5-Crumple up a kleenex, paper towels, etc.
6-Light said piece of paper.
7-While remaining flat, lob the flaming projectile over your head
into the firewood pile.
8-Enjoy the rush as the fire wave blooms over you (heat rises) and
amazes your friends. Pause a second or two before standing.
9-Wait a few minutes before cooking any marshmallows, hot dogs, or
hot cats to allow the stench of petroleum products to dissapate so as
not to add unwanted flavours to your repast.
We used to have a cottage on the south side of Wolfe Island with a
fire pit. This is on the main channel for the St. Lawrence Seaway. I
always felt like a wrecker, trying to lure unsuspecting ships onto
the rocks with these mini-bleves we'd do every night after dark.
Imagine the booty if we'd have stranded a liquor freighter.
Bruce Hector
http://www.brucesboats.com
go "Boom", "Whoomphhh" or "Crash" in the dark, gas is dangerous as a
fire starter.
But if you know the rules, it can be made to work OK and fairly
safely.
1-Pour all but a cup or so of the gas on the combustibles you wish to
combust, all you wish. A gallon or so works great. Add some soap
flakes if you like a longer flame burst. Just stir them in for a few
minutes. (the poor mans napalm)
2-Wait 10 or 15 minutes and abstain from smoking near the future fire
site.
3-Splash that last cup of gas on the firewood pile. Have all
spectators move back a GOOD ways, and than a tad more.
4-Move back 10 feet (more if you'rew chicken) and lie FLAT on the
ground.
5-Crumple up a kleenex, paper towels, etc.
6-Light said piece of paper.
7-While remaining flat, lob the flaming projectile over your head
into the firewood pile.
8-Enjoy the rush as the fire wave blooms over you (heat rises) and
amazes your friends. Pause a second or two before standing.
9-Wait a few minutes before cooking any marshmallows, hot dogs, or
hot cats to allow the stench of petroleum products to dissapate so as
not to add unwanted flavours to your repast.
We used to have a cottage on the south side of Wolfe Island with a
fire pit. This is on the main channel for the St. Lawrence Seaway. I
always felt like a wrecker, trying to lure unsuspecting ships onto
the rocks with these mini-bleves we'd do every night after dark.
Imagine the booty if we'd have stranded a liquor freighter.
Bruce Hector
http://www.brucesboats.com