Can't Find Fuel? Make Your Own With A Wood Gasifier

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When commercial fuels become unavailable during an emergency, wouldn't it be good to have an alternative source of powered transportation? A Wood Gasifier converts timber or charcoal into wood gas which, after cooling and filtering, can then be used to power an internal combustion engine (vehicle or generator) or for other purposes. A wood gas generator (gasifier) converts timber or charcoal into wood gas which - after cooling and filtering - can then be used to power an internal combustion engine or for other purposes.

How to Build a Wood Gasifier - With Parts List
1 - 55 Gallon Drum
1 - 120mm Ammo Can
1 - 40mm (preferred), or 50 caliber, Ammo Can
1 - Plastic tub at least twice the size of the 40mm Ammo Box
1 - Grill Surface Thermometer
4 - Screw/band hose clamps - 1 5/16" to 2 1/4"
4 - 1/2" barb/nipple to 1/2" pipe thread
1 - 1/2" T connector
1 - 1/2" Thread to 1/2" Thread
1 - 1/2" Ball Valve (female on both sides)
1 - 1/2" Union
1 - 1 1/2" threaded pipe, 6" long
1 - 1 1/2" threaded pipe, 3" long
1 - Tube of High-temperature, red, RTV silicon sealant (NAPA Part # 81160)
1 - Sheet of Metal Mesh
1 - 6' long, 2" Diameter, High Temperature Silicone 2-ply (lined) Air Duct Hose (available from https://www.pegasusautoracing.com, Part #3631)
1 - 6' long, 1/2" diameter high-temperature tubing

TOOLS NEEDED (per above Video):
2" Metal Hole Saw Bit
Tape Measure
Cresent wrench
Leather Gloves
Cloth Gloves
2 - Cut-off wheels
Drill
1/2" Drill Bit
Grinder and wheel
Face Shield
Safety Glasses
Welder (see video for other options)

Making a Wood-Gas Generator (Gasifier):
Mountain Men: Eustace Conway and Preston Roberts Work on Their Wood-Burning Truck    [Video 2]
How to Build a Wood Burning (Gasifier) Vehicle    [Video 1]    [Video 2]    [Video 3]
Plans for Building a DIY Wood-Gas Generator [to run a vehicle]

Related Links:
Library of Wood-Gas Projects
More Wood Gasifier Links on Google
DIY Fuels