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by Mad Scientist
Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: Gold content of jewellery and scrap gold
Replies: 12
Views: 26575

Re: Gold content of jewellery and scrap gold

There are several YouTube entries about separating gold from base metal using acid and hydrogen peroxide and using borax to decrease the melting point of gold so you can melt it using a Bunsen Burner (or something like it). Of course only do this if you are knowledgeable with this sort of thing and ...
by Mad Scientist
Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Water
Topic: 30 Water Supply. Completed
Replies: 14
Views: 9601

Re: 30 Water Supply. Completed

Great water rationing Mighty! Inspiring stuff. I wish my hubby got into the prepping way a bit more you’re lucky your spouse is into it! During a water outage recently we managed with our small store of rainwater to flush the loo and small supply of water. It’s really alarming how quickly the shops ...
by Mad Scientist
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Keeping warm without power
Replies: 42
Views: 22796

Re: Keeping warm without power

I've got a couple of huge woolly jumpers and scarves that save the day. One interesting thing: a few years ago I was attending a Herbal Medicine workshop in Autumn. I was cold all day. My tutor gave me Angelica tincture. Half an hour later I was taking my jumper OFF as I was too hot! Works a treat.
by Mad Scientist
Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Went down the allotment today
Replies: 23
Views: 8979

Re: Went down the allotment today

You guys are really inspiring! I'm helping a neighbour who is too busy to do much himself at the mo. Plenty of rhubarb, some raspberries, dwarf beans. Ripped out the old woody sprouting broccoli as it had gone to rack and ruin. Plenty of plums, blackberries. Swap for Bramleys and pears from a neighb...
by Mad Scientist
Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: build a room heater
Replies: 9
Views: 9068

Re: build a room heater

Has anyone tried me of those disposable BBQs? Too smoky maybe? Might stick to my candle collection.
by Mad Scientist
Sun Jul 16, 2017 12:24 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Cut test with one of my own forged swords
Replies: 25
Views: 22290

Re: Cut test with one of my own forged swords

Wulfshead, your sword looks AWESOME!! There's a series called Forged on Fire which is a timed sword/knife/axe making competition. Inspiring viewing. You could go there and tell them what to do!! :lol:
by Mad Scientist
Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: The return of rail
Replies: 5
Views: 4666

Re: The return of rail

My hubby loves trains and we have a friends and family railcard. Some lines in Gloucestershire are being updated which we appreciate but one evening my train home from Worcester was cancelled. Not best pleased as I had to leave work early disrupting my class to catch the one train to Shrub Hill then...
by Mad Scientist
Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: FAMILY THERMOMETER
Replies: 8
Views: 5100

Re: FAMILY THERMOMETER

Not everyone is 37.2C. Children and babies are warmer than older children and adults and your temperature varies throughout the day by nearly a degree Fahrenheit.
by Mad Scientist
Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: DIY Shampoo
Replies: 13
Views: 7044

Re: DIY Shampoo

Soap nuts are quite good. They are dry and will store in a cool dark place for ages. I use them for laundry with a bit of essential oil. When the nuts don't yield much foam anymore I boil them in a couple of mugfuls of water for about 20 minutes. Let it cool and either use to do the dishes with or a...
by Mad Scientist
Sat Apr 08, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: Advice on selling rings
Replies: 12
Views: 10450

Re: Advice on selling rings

Thanks guys! I finally went to Hatton Garden Metals. Very recommended by Moneysavingexpert. They sell tiny bars.they deal in Silver, platinum and palladium too. I'll keep an eye on the prices so when any fall I can stock up.