Originally the recommendation was to use propane and liquid oxygen to cut the metal. Now we are looking at adding Petrogen torches. Tater was the first to bring it to my attention and after research we will be using at least five. We plan to hire a crew of 25 to start the project. Five will be cutters immediately and the rest gophers. The plan is to allow all of them to earn the right to become cutters through their effort, skills, and safety practices. Another lucky break we got was access to the resources of Smith/Miller torches. They have a series of video's on their web site produced by Dale Johnson, their cutting specialist. He will be giving a clinic to our torch men before the start of the project. Smith/Miller is paying for this because we are using some of their equipment.
Now it is time for the lawyers to finish crossing the t's and dotting the I's. It will be at least two weeks before this project continues. I am returning to the ranch for a couple of weeks to cut iron. I am working on four farms right now and will prepare iron for my sons. I have three more farms to scrap as well. There is at least six months of work laid out for a one man crew. My sons will take over this summer fulfilling my commitments.
Happy scrapping to all.
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