It being a dull day, I decide to respond to what Gunner
foisted Thu, 15 Jul 2004 03:16:10 GMT on
misc.survivalism , viz:
On 14 Jul 2004 10:38:07 -0700, (Fred Walter)
wrote:

However never ever use a metal shelf from a fridge,
because some of those are supposed to give off poisonous fumes when heated.

They are often galvanized (old ones)..after the first burn, the zinc
is burned out and they are safe to use. Just stay up wind on the first
burn. And its not all that bad..welders hate welding galv. but in
small doses it only makes you think you are going to die G

Drink plenty of milk. I'm told a large glass of milk after doing
anything which might result in zinc fumes (welding, smelting, casting, etc)
goes a long way towards preventing the nasty headache, aches and general
blahs.

(Oh great, now I'm seeing a welder's hood with a milk moustache and "Got
Milk?" underneath.)




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pyotr filipivich
"Do not argue with the forces of nature, for you are small,
insignificant, and biodegradable."