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18-07-2004, 04:02 AM

Gunner wrote:
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

Gunner

Makes you feel like you're gonna die and afraid you might be wrong.

BTW, don't know why, but the "milk treatment" works for me.