Ingenious Hellraiser Fires Up Homebrew Flamethrowers


	Ingenious Hellraiser Fires Up Homebrew Flamethrowers

tabsey

12-31-2008 9:12 AM

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tabsey says:

Is there a big market for flame throwers in the US? We don't burn much sugar cane any more. Fire breaks would be a use.

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