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    WTB: Calcium Carbide

    I picked up an original 1930's Justrite carbide miners lamp. I checked on-line for chunk carbide and discovered that the Hazmat fees have made it unaffordable to purchase. a 1 lb container costs $25. Another dealer offers five 2 lb cans for around $80 and admits that $55 of this cost is associated with shipping and packaging. Does anyone know of a reasonable source for carbide so I can use my lamp? If any of the sutlers at the Nationals carry it, let me know as I will be there.

    My next skirmish is the CV Regional at Swamp Shenandoah.

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    Re: WTB: Calcium Carbide

    jim, I've got some. See me this weekend ... joe
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    Re: WTB: Calcium Carbide

    Jim--
    Check w/Ray-Vin .com (850)-482-7562 out of Fla...
    I got (2) 10 0unce bottles last Oct. for $17.50 plus 5-6 bucks
    for shipping...Good people to deal with.

    Brett Wolff
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