I Want A Retort

[captainsousie]

With the need to thin out my collection considerably, I am finding myself doing a lot more work and restoration than I anticipated. As a result, I am finding myself wanting an alcohol retort to speed the process. I used to have one of the nice ones that a member here had made for a fundraiser but it's been lost over the course of several moves. Any idea where I might find a good one now? Links are appreciated and if you have one you no longer need, feel free to PM me.

 

[AJL67]

Maybe not a good one and I’m assuming you’ve seen this but maybe others that are curious will learn from it (like i did) seems a set up like this and grabbing an adjustable test tube holder on Amazon might work well.

What is a Pipe Retort and How it is used

Blog by Steve Laug I have had a retort kit for many years now. I picked it up on eBay from a fellow who makes them and all profits from his sales go to the Sanctuary for Unwanted and Neglected Anim…

rebornpipes.com

TOPINCN Lab Clamp 3 Prong Finger Style Clip Adjustable Swivel Extension Flask Clamp Lab Test Tube Condenser Lab Holder https://a.co/d/2Hf5LWh

 

[romaso]

You can make one with surgical tubing and some lab glassware. Be careful though, you need a steady hand so it doesn't overflow.

 

[captainsousie]

Thanks for the replies.

Maybe not a good one and I’m assuming you’ve seen this but maybe others that are curious will learn from it (like i did) seems a set up like this and grabbing an adjustable test tube holder on Amazon might work well.

What is a Pipe Retort and How it is used

Blog by Steve Laug I have had a retort kit for many years now. I picked it up on eBay from a fellow who makes them and all profits from his sales go to the Sanctuary for Unwanted and Neglected Anim…

rebornpipes.com

TOPINCN Lab Clamp 3 Prong Finger Style Clip Adjustable Swivel Extension Flask Clamp Lab Test Tube Condenser Lab Holder https://a.co/d/2Hf5LWh

That's the same one I had, the one in the rebornpipes article that is. The original maker isn't making them anymore as long as I'm aware. I miss mine.

You can make one with surgical tubing and some lab glassware. Be careful though, you need a steady hand so it doesn't overflow.

Yeah, I used one for a few years so I'm pretty handy with one, I personally would rather buy one that is already assembled though.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I think @romeowood was selling some recently. Maybe hit him up to see if there are anymore lying around.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I think @romeowood was selling some recently. Maybe hit him up to see if there are anymore lying around.

I purchased one from him not that long ago.

 

[AJL67]

Thanks for the replies.


That's the same one I had, the one in the rebornpipes article that is. The original maker isn't making them anymore as long as I'm aware. I miss mine.


Yeah, I used one for a few years so I'm pretty handy with one, I personally would rather buy one that is already assembled though.

I’m the same “oh it takes 5 minutes to put together? * looks on an internet site and buys one assembled for $20 instead* and no I’m not being a smart ass, just honest ?

 

[captainsousie]

I think @romeowood was selling some recently. Maybe hit him up to see if there are anymore lying around.

Thanks for that. Might just do that. I thought he had stopped making them. Shows how much attention I've been paying...

I purchased one from him not that long ago.

Thanks! I'll check into that.

 

[captainsousie]

I’m the same “oh it takes 5 minutes to put together? * looks on an internet site and buys one assembled for $20 instead* and no I’m not being a smart ass, just honest ?

Honestly, yes. That's me in this situation ??

 

[ashdigger]

A retort, a retort, a retort. I’ve been actively avoiding this thread because my smart ass childlike brain keeps screaming “if you respond snarky it’s a retort”

I’m glad you received adult-like answers too.

 

[captainsousie]

A retort, a retort, a retort. I’ve been actively avoiding this thread because my smart ass childlike brain keeps screaming “if you respond snarky it’s a retort”

I’m glad you received adult-like answers too.

I actually half expected a few of that type of answer. It's what I would have wanted to do.

 

[jpberg]

A retort, a retort, a retort. I’ve been actively avoiding this thread because my smart ass childlike brain keeps screaming “if you respond snarky it’s a retort”

I’m glad you received adult-like answers too.

I needed more specificity - humorous, angry……

 

[romeowood]

@captainsousie: Unfortunately, @TheIronMonkey gave a new home to my last two. They're easy enough to make, sure--the issue being that in order to spend less than $100+, you have to buy $200+ worth of lab equipment (25mL erlenmeyer flasks, silicon rubber tubing, heat shrink tubing, burner lamps, test tube holders) to make the first one, and then sell the other 20 that you'll have materials for to recoup costs. I ordered from a scientific supply company (edmunds or something similar), where the minimum order was (as I recall) a case of 24 flasks, 10' of tubing, case of 24 burners, 2 packs of heat shrink, 2 dozen test tube holders.

 

[AJL67]

A retort, a retort, a retort. I’ve been actively avoiding this thread because my smart ass childlike brain keeps screaming “if you respond snarky it’s a retort”

I’m glad you received adult-like answers too.

I thought about but I’m new and that would retorted of me.

 

[AJL67]

@captainsousie: Unfortunately, @TheIronMonkey gave a new home to my last two. They're easy enough to make, sure--the issue being that in order to spend less than $100+, you have to buy $200+ worth of lab equipment (25mL erlenmeyer flasks, silicon rubber tubing, heat shrink tubing, burner lamps, test tube holders) to make the first one, and then sell the other 20 that you'll have materials for to recoup costs. I ordered from a scientific supply company (edmunds or something similar), where the minimum order was (as I recall) a case of 24 flasks, 10' of tubing, case of 24 burners, 2 packs of heat shrink, 2 dozen test tube holders.

Sounds like an opportunity for a group buy… with you sound all the work of course ?

 

[romeowood]

Sounds like an opportunity for a group buy… with you sound all the work of course ?

I left the breadcrumb trail of all the info someone would need to do it...so that I wouldn't have to.
I find I've grown quite indolent in my old age

 

[AJL67]

@captainsousie

I’ve got ya covered.

 

[mikethompson]

I was concerned. I read the title and thought that YOU needed a retort, if you catch my meaning. Yet for some bizarre reason I still clicked the thread.

 

[captainsousie]

I was concerned. I read the title and thought that YOU needed a retort, if you catch my meaning. Yet for some bizarre reason I still clicked the thread.

Oh dear. Now that brings up images that I don't want in my head.

 

[captainsousie]

Got a retort from @Pipeoff a few days ago. It works great and still supports a good cause. My estate cleaning is so much easier again . Thanks @Pipeoff!