http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/ Full articles and how to guides with full text and images. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:39:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/ http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/making-vinegar-honey-3847/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:01:46 GMT I am two weeks into the project but wanted to share this with anyone that has an interest. This is probably one of the most expensive ways to... I am two weeks into the project but wanted to share this with anyone that has an interest.

This is probably one of the most expensive ways to produce vinegar so I would not use this for food preservation but use it in salad dressings etc.

Hope it helps.

1 Part Honey
8 Parts Soft Water.
Cover with cheese cloth and let sit.

I added a teaspoon of white vinegar in hopes of speeding up the process.

Here is a book called The Production[of Vinegar from Honey ]]> sdprep http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/making-vinegar-honey-3847/ http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/how-build-rain-barrel-3839/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:47:02 GMT City of...]]> City of Roswell, GA - Official Website

This is the link to a community enrichment activity that I am attending this week; it's $35 and you get the rain barrel at the end of the session. Real hands-on instruction, plus a rain barrel, for that price? I said: Bonus! Apparently, it's a partnership with a local bottling plant and the county and state environmental folks. Woohoo! ]]> kyhoti http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/how-build-rain-barrel-3839/ http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/how-make-one-piece-moccasins-3794/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:52:29 GMT I made moccasins like these while in Girl scouts and was tickled to find a forum that had step by step instructions to make them again now that I am... I made moccasins like these while in Girl scouts and was tickled to find a forum that had step by step instructions to make them again now that I am an adult.
I have made a few pairs of them in fleece for slippers for my family.
How to make one piece moccasins.
Please respect Cougarwomans pattern and if you wish to copy it for someone please ask her.. Links to her site are permitted.
Now I plan on buying some buckskin or leather from my cousin who makes leather purses for a living, she usually has bits and pieces that are not good or have flaws and can not be used for purses to make a few pair for my family. Rabbit fur is easily bought at craft stores for trim.. I might even do a bit of bead work on them as I have a huge box of beads that is just sitting there.:D ]]> Emerald http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/how-make-one-piece-moccasins-3794/ http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/1st-experiment-making-charcoal-woodgas-3786/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:08:11 GMT My purpose in a limited amount of time was to make charcoal (I hate those stupid briquetts) and take step 1 in making a simple wood gasifier to use... My purpose in a limited amount of time was to make charcoal (I hate those stupid briquetts) and take step 1 in making a simple wood gasifier to use in my tri-fuel generator.

I bought a heavy gauge 55 gal drum that was used to ship lecithin. The top is removable and fastens with a steel band. I then drilled 6, 3/8" holes from one end to the other so that when it lays on its side the 6 holes all point down. I added 3 more holes at the end so allow for liquid discharge.

I split dry maple to kindling size and stacked it in the barrel, alternating the layers and leaving lots of airspace and closed and clamped the lid. I set the barrel, laying on its side on blocks on each end with one end slightly higher than the other to allow for drainage of the condensate, and then I lit a good hot fire beneath. In about 45 minutes or so it began to gasify and in about 1 hour I had 9 blowtorches (one for each hole) flaming, each flaming 10 to 12 inches out the bottom with a low roar just as I had hoped. The gas flame dramatically increased the temp of the fire. It had become self-sustaining.

After about 3 hours of gasifying I had to leave. I returned 2 hours later to find no more gas flame. I hosed the fire and barrel down but found the barrel was creating its own heat because I left it on the fire too long. So, I opened the barrel to find that the charcoal was indeed, burning, so I hosed it down to, then scooped it out onto some trays to dry in the sun.

That evening, I put some in the charcoal grill, lit it, and yee haw! Much hotter and burned much longer than those stupid, ridiculously priced briquetts.

Next time, I'll place a steel "cradle" inside the barrel so the wood inside does not touch the outside of the barrel. That should prevent it from igniting if I let it on the fire too long.

As an aside, we can sit around the campfire and make our own charcoal all at the same time.

The experiment continues. Next: capture the gas, clean it, and try it in a cheapy lawmower engine. ]]> horseman09 http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/1st-experiment-making-charcoal-woodgas-3786/ http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/fed-set-down-grade-economy-3781/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:58:37 GMT The Federal Reserve is set to downgrade its assessment of US economic prospects when it meets on Tuesday to discuss ways to reboot the flagging... The Federal Reserve is set to downgrade its assessment of US economic prospects when it meets on Tuesday to discuss ways to reboot the flagging recovery.

Faced with weak economic data and rising fears of a double-dip recession, the Federal Open Market Committee is likely to ensure its policy is not constraining growth and to use its statement to signal greater concern about the economy. It is, however, unlikely to agree big new steps to boost growth.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/dedcb986-a...44feabdc0.html ]]> lotsoflead http://www.preparedsociety.com/forum/f39/fed-set-down-grade-economy-3781/