mercury retort

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mercury retort

Postby Red Doe » Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:08 pm

does anyone know where to buy a good retort or have some plans on how to make one thats safe.what are the safest metals to use if you are going to make one.
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Re: mercury retort

Postby YellowFever » Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:55 am

Give these guys a call

Armadillo Mining Shop
541-476-6316
2041 NW Vine Street
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
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Re: mercury retort

Postby russau » Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:32 am

there are lots of plans to make one, but i agree with Yellow Fever and buy from Armadillo! you dont want ANY mistakes with construction on these!
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Re: mercury retort

Postby wpoley » Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:38 am

Look on youtube for tube retort videos on construction and use.
VERY easy construction
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Re: mercury retort

Postby Hoser John » Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:55 am

Go online and get a complete sealed glass one from a lab supply house for the safest route. Err on the side a caution as a simple mistake with a retort will make ya a retard---or much worse-John :?
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Re: mercury retort

Postby Bonaro » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:17 pm

A glass retort for HG?

Then don't forget a full apron, gloves and face shield :geek:
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Re: mercury retort

Postby Hoser John » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:34 am

As always with all retorts or you'll join the retards right quick like-John :?
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