I'm building my own wall tent and can't seem to find the fire-proof fabric that lines the hole for the stove pipe.  I know it isn't asbestos.  What is the fabric called, and where could I get some?
200612
Iv'e slept in those types of tents with the diesel burning stoves in them.  I literally slept with a fire extinguisher cradled in my arms.  They might be flame retardant but they sure as hell are not fire proof.  Also, I think the fabric is just regular canvass that is treated with a flame retardant chemical because they smell horrible.
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This sounds like a custom made shirt, and not one you'll find on these "generic" t-shirt sites. You're best bet, is to try to contact E-37's firehouse, and see if the t-shirt is available thru them. If Boston is like Chicago, there are several stations who have shirts made up to sell to visiting firemen, buffs, or whoever just walks in to visit. These shirts aren't even available at the fire commissary. So, give em a call..if they don't have them, I'm sure they can point you in the right direction!
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BONDO makes a fibreglass repair resin, you can buy it at Lowe's or Home Depot. Just don't get any of it on your hairy parts... I speak from experience here.
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Try pecocamping.com\nWe have bought two from them and been satisfied every time.
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carbon fiber.\nit comes as a soft material rolled up like cloth, then they cut it and put it around a mould. It is hardened by putting it under a vacuum, and then in a huge autoclave which cooks the material. the result is strong yet light carbon-fiber
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It does NOT occur spontaneously.  If it did, you wouldn't need a pilot light in your gas stove of heater!  Combustion takes place by the mechanism of free radicals.  And CH4 won't form any at room temperature.  Once some free radicals are created (by high temp.) the reaction is self-sustaining.\n\nComment on the mention of Pt below:  Yes they DO still do that; but they use either Pt mesh or wire.  That's the way pilotless gas burners work.
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A blue flame with the bunsen air hole completely open is called a roaring flame. This flame shows a small purplish come inside the blue outer flame. The top of this cone is the hottest spot in the flame.\n\nsee pic \nhttp://www.blcleathertech.com/default.asp?id=99
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teflon\nwhales\n\nSomeone else can take it from here.
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First layer should be polypropylene then the next layer should be wool the polypropylene will repel water away from your feet the wool will act like an insulator
181008
Joanne Fabrics. They are also online.
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An old camping trick was to chew on the end of a couple of matches.  No kidding, I know y'all think I'm pulling your leg, but seriously, the kitchen matches with the white dot on the tip of the red.  Something about the sulphur in the matches makes you secrete something that repels mosquitos.  Personally, I've never tried it, but I have a friend that swears by it.
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Typically, camping in state parks is illegal outside of the designated camping areas and the rangers will check and cite you if you're camping out of bounds. I would recommend checking out the state parks on your path, you should be able to access this information via the internet, and find those parks that have primitive camping facilities. These are facilities that are specifically designed for those who are backpacking and tent-camping. You will most likely still have to pay for using these campsites, but the fee is small, like $6 per night for a primitive site. \n\nAs for your gasoline stove...you could probably use it, but I would just use a good old fashioned camp fire. It will work just as well for cooking, will provide you with warmth during the cooler evenings and will definitely not be something that you have to lug around with you as you make your journey.
144712
i wouldnt worry about that.  what you should be concerned with is the toxic gasses coming from the burning plastic.  you can literaly die from some of the more exotic stuff you could accidentally breathe in.
409812
Use some different Thread Bobbins or whatever those things are that sewing thread come on. You can buy a small Dowel Rod to run through the hole. A Dowel Rod just a long wood stick and Wal-Wort and Hobby Shops have them in Crafts, also, a hardware store have them, they cheap, maybe 40 cents for the size you need.
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I'd just buy solid rocket fuel at hobby store. Blackpowder is just going to explode and really not burn.
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You will first have to contact your municipality and see if they allow outdoor "recreation" fires. We built one in our back yard and used redbrick to do it. Dig a pit aprox 1 to 1&1/2 feet deep, and as wide as you need it. Level out bottom. Line with redbrick. Leave sides earthen. You have to remember to not stack the bricks around the top, this will prevent air flow.If you want a finished look for the top use one layer of bricks turned on their side so the holes in the bricks let the fire get air. If you just want an outdoor fire ring that you can cook on look on Gander Mountain's website. You will need to order a catolog, it's free. They sell fire rings that are somewhat inexpensive and you can put your cooking racks right on top to cook. We have both and use the ring more than the pit it's easier and can be taken inside over he winter. I hope this helps you out. Good Luck!!!\nhttp://www.gandermountain.com
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Look into a product called Alumaloy. It's like welding that you can do with an ordinary propane torch. They claim its stronger than steel and will bond to any kind of metal.