This might be of interest to some here...

[KC2UGV]

I figured lots of us here have use for fuel to use in stoves, or looking for an alternative energy source (Non-grid tied). I was fiddling around the house, trying to look for a method to dispose and recycle a ton of paper I am generating from shrinking the house in prep for packing.

I stumbled onto this little gem:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVGUui9XdgI

I figured I can press out some bricks, maybe sell some off for like $0.50 a pop, get rid of my paper in a secure fashion (Lots of bank statements and whatnot), and whatnot.

Instead of paying $30 for a pro unit, I figured I piddle around, and see what I can "reclaim". Final result: a used crushed pineapple can, a hammer, a nail, and my fists.

End result: I've got about 10 little pucks of pressed paper drying out right now.

Turns out, you can do this with basically anything: Leaves, grass, paper, sawdust, etc etc. Just pulp them up, press the cake, and let them dry. Works better with a proper press, you want as much pressure as you can get. High enough pressure and you don't even need to add water to pulp it. Just grind it, and then press.

Put this together with either a boiler-generator system, or a gasifier, and you have a near limitless fuel source to generate electricity. Or, just use them in your fire pit :)

[W5GA]

If you take your pucks, and add some parafin, you'll have some really great fire starters for a woodstove or fireplace. We do that with dryer lint.

[kf0rt]

As a kid, we used to make logs from rolled-up newspaper. They worked, but not well. The difference here is soaking them loose and a better compression mechanism.

Burned or recycled... which is better on the ecology? Financially? Can't we somehow start some partisan friction here? And would THAT start a fire?

[ad4mg]

As a kid, we used to make logs from rolled-up newspaper. They worked, but not well. The difference here is soaking them loose and a better compression mechanism.

Burned or recycled... which is better on the ecology? Financially? Can't we somehow start some partisan friction here? And would THAT start a fire?

They should be soaked in used motor oil, and then burned. We have a GD Ice Age right in front of us that we need to stop. Huge, additional subsidies for big oil is the only solution. It goes without saying that the wealthiest (CEO's) will require more tax breaks borne on the backs of the working man.





And pee-pees. Don't say vagina, either. That is all.

:twisted:

[kf0rt]

You win, Luke. :rofl:

I apolize.

Vaginas, though. Not sure what to make of that these days.

[n2ize]

You win, Luke. :rofl:

I apolize.

Vaginas, though. Not sure what to make of that these days.

Vaginas ?? Ain't that the name of a state ?? Oops, thats Virginia. Sorry bout that, my error. Hmmm... "Vaginas" ?? That sounds like some kinda devils work .

[kf0rt]

Vaginas ?? Ain't that the name of a state ?? Oops, thats Virginia. Sorry bout that, my error. Hmmm... "Vaginas" ?? That sounds like some kinda devils work .

Well yes. You may be right. Prolly depends on your perspective, though.

[KC2UGV]

As a kid, we used to make logs from rolled-up newspaper. They worked, but not well. The difference here is soaking them loose and a better compression mechanism.


Yeah, from what I gather, rolled up newpapers only worked if you rolled them very tightly, and bound them. Pulping, and then compressing them basically makes pressed wood.



Burned or recycled... which is better on the ecology? Financially? Can't we somehow start some partisan friction here? And would THAT start a fire?

Depends. Oft times, the recyclers just take it to the landfill anyways. Burning is carbon neutral as most paper comes from farmed trees now, however, it does create quite a bit of particulate.

[KC2UGV]

If you take your pucks, and add some parafin, you'll have some really great fire starters for a woodstove or fireplace. We do that with dryer lint.

I'm going to experiment, after I (move and then) build a press for it (Or get a shop press). I've read you can add veggie oil to the pulp, which also aids burn.

[K7SGJ]

How about rolling up a bunch of vaginas, real tightly, and, and....................never mind.

[KG4CGC]

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[NA4BH]

AM=\frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^na_i=\frac{a_1+a_2+\cdots +a_n}{n}= VAGINA.

[kf0rt]

Yeah, from what I gather, rolled up newpapers only worked if you rolled them very tightly, and bound them. Pulping, and then compressing them basically makes pressed wood.

That's what we tried and it didn't work real well. I think the pulping is the secret.

Or maybe it needs more vaginas. Dunno.

[NQ6U]

They should be soaked in used motor oil, and then burned.

The oil should have PCBs added first, then be thinned with trichloroethylene.

[K7SGJ]

That's what we tried and it didn't work real well. I think the pulping is the secret.

Or maybe it needs more vaginas. Dunno.

I think someone is telling you some things that aren't true. It sounds to me like pulping fiction.

[n2ize]

That's what we tried and it didn't work real well. I think the pulping is the secret.

Or maybe it needs more vaginas. Dunno.

Okay, so now we know that tightly rolled up newspapers make people think of vaginas. Hmmmm... wonder what the connection is there. Tis a strange world indeed. ;)

[n2ize]

The oil should have PCBs added first, then be thinned with trichloroethylene.

Well, I should have plenty of PCB's on hand. Mostly inside of old condensers and transformers, ,many of which are still in use..

Actually one way they destroy PCB's is by incinerating them, under proper conditions.

[VK3ZL]

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I could poke a lot of holes in that argument Charles....:stickpoke:

Bob..VK3ZL..

[N8YX]

This thread has it all: Logs, vaginas and lube... :whistle:

[VK3ZL]

Dirty minded lot of buggers...

Bob..VK3ZL..

[NQ6U]

Dirty minded lot of buggers...

You gotta problem widdat??

[K7SGJ]

Dirty minded lot of buggers...

Bob..VK3ZL..


You gotta problem widdat??

Looks like Carl and I are the only ones willing to weaqr that badge proudly.

[suddenseer]

And pee-pees. Don't say vagina, either. That is all.

:twisted:You say VAGINA, I say ANGINA, you say VAGINA, I say ANGINA.
VAGINA, ANGINA, VAGINA, ANGINA....let's call the whole thing off.

You say Reagan, I say Raygun.....

[KB3LAZ]

This thread has it all: Logs, vaginas and lube... :whistle:

Now it has blue waffles and pink socks. Enjoy the mental image.

[K7SGJ]

It's like smokin a joint, without all the smoke and shit.

[KG4CGC]

I could poke a lot of holes in that argument Charles....:stickpoke:

Bob..VK3ZL..

Following in the Footsteps of Buster Hymen?

[VK3ZL]

Following in the Footsteps of Buster Hymen?

Buster is a cousin of mine..

Bob..VK3ZL..