A Token Of My Extreme

[Profikiskery]

I am refining silver. Needless to say, for what it provides, it seems to be in the low rent district, or so far that is the jest I have gotten. Hoke from what I have seen, cared not much for it. It seems to be like getting Baltic Avenue in Monopoly.

I look not to profit from this, but do so much enjoy the processes and learning curve. The time involved, the details, JUST HAVING TO BE SMART, if that makes sense. What is learned, is what I enjoy.

Just got done taking the flux off of some bars. Not a big deal to most but my first time. Bought some Liquid Fire, after reading, and it was my first time dealing with H2SO4. I enjoyed the whole process...from reading to accomplishing, as small as the task was.

I post this for this reason. Hoke has been a tough read for me. I am starting to understand however, why it is so highly recommended by admin. Her idea of safety always concerned me and for that reason, I tended to research the forum instead. I stuck with the book because FrugalRefiner took the time to encouraged me to do so.

I am overkill, or try to be on safety. Not worth losing an eye over $16.00 an ounce. What I am finding though, is that if you take attention to the safety standards of today and combine them with her offers....well she was indeed a smart lady in her time.

Working on my fume hood, still months away. My skills with a circular saw and all required is indeed apprentice. Just learning to use that has been a whole new discovery. I will prevail....ruining plywood left and right. Education is expensive.

AS always...Film at 11

 

[FrugalRefiner]

I'm glad you made it through her book. It helps in understanding what's written on the forum. The two really do complement each other. You'll find the second time through will be much easier, and you'll retain even more. I've read it at least a half dozen times and I learn more every time.

As far as safety, she simply taught what was known at the time. If you read some of the old refining books written in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it can make you shudder. Mercury and cyanide were used freely, with additions being made as needed to replace that which was known to be lost in the process.

I encourage readers to download one of the versions of Hoke from my signature line. They at least have the introduction to point out some of the most glaring safety concerns.

Hoke may have seen silver as a necessary evil, but I love the stuff. The upward potential is great.

Dave

 

[Palladium]

Measure twice, cut once !

 

[Profikiskery]

I have cut some of these boards two or three times, and they are still to short!!

Thanks for the comments guys. Today was the first day I actually took in more money from my hobby than I made at work. Not profit but income wise. I try to sell a bit of what I have, not to profit, but to try to recover the expenses required to do so. It was nice to see a bit of return on what I enjoy doing. Woke up this morning to over 20 orders consisting of shot and bars. Not trying to change the intent of this post....but did want to share. It was a good day..as always, film at 11!!

Craig