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(MaDMAx: "Re: Quaaludes: Cheapskate scaled up", Methods Discourse), I think?Why do people think they can cut back 95% of their budget when doing chemistry
People assume it's ok with chemistry because it works - per your page. Gotta use what ya got on hand. Although you may not fully support cutting it seems you obviously ar not 100% opposed:
* Build your own still g
* Do it yourself buchner funnel (PDF)
* Cheaply made Glove Box
* Improvised Overhead Stirrer
* Homemade microgram scale
* Construction of a Liebig condenser from copper tubing
Isn't there a synth on your page that reccomends using soup cans as some sort of vessel. Give Chuck alittle credit. He had all the necessary equipment. Now he almost has all the necessary equipment. . . Remember when Aqua girl and others used to rummage through the trash to find 'interesting' items to make push pull tanks with. Ya gotta use what you got.
While the above technically works (just like your writeup)
Thanks that's what I needed to know. My hero Chuck thanks you as well. I do have a question though. Is their a rule of thumb when picking a flask size?I remember someone saying when doing a distillation never fill the flask more than 3/4 full. Can this be plastered across the board? I understand 10ml of liquid in a 22L flask is overkill. However, not going to extremes and using alittle common sense can a flask ever be too large?
PS -
Chuck thanks you. Well, atleast I do. Now I can start and hopefully finish my story. If anyone cares to elaborate on the Chief's respons your comments are welcomed.