alchymist

It seems to me that the more technically talented people are the ones supporting this country, yet the bulk of the financial renumeration goes to the administrative types. Where it will get interesting is if TSHTF and all the mig welders have no power, there is no propane or NG, or even artificial lighting. Thats when the old technologies become important, and those who know them will survive. Just a random thought from the shop floor.

YOU THERE! DROP THE HAMMER AND STEP AWAY FROM THE ANVIL. NOW!

you can use a draw knife and a spokeshave. Do you remember how to start a gasoline blowtorch?

If I remember correctly, there was a product called Casenite that did the same thing.