In a boatbuilding group I belong to there has been a discussion on using propane tanks welded together as floats for houseboats.I related an experience I had welding a propane tank involving a wooomph followed by a blue afterburner like flame and an extremely loud shrieking sound (by the tank, not me, as I was speechless).Someone else related a similar tale.Then someone sent in photos of a boat he made from 4, 1000 gal. tanks welded together and said all he did was "vent" the tanks for 4 weeks first, then someone said you can do it, just don't burn through while welding.Right.I believe the term "cruisin for a bruisin" was invented just for this situation and was wondering if there is a safe way to do something like this.
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19 years ago