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Aug 24, 2021 5:21 PM
sgtjim
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https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html
Bezaid
You got the one with the afterburner from Harbor Freight, didn't you?
AmotsEinhorc
Also handy for reverse searing steak. Especially after sous vide, guga approved.
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Moylsie
But does it kill the root?
DownVoteVerifier
This is actually just moronic for so many reasons.
dudedude09
Now this is “gardening”! I could get into this…
ParadeOfCrap
Your garden hose is MESSED UP
EmptyGlassBottle
Nah, this is the fix to Flint water.
MADhouse64
Global warming anyone?
glitterdemon
“What set your state on fire this time, another gender reveal party?” “Nah, some guy really aggressively weeding”
imboredandpostmyopinion
First thing that came to me. I was like well there goes a leaf on fire to the dry brush.
Randomusername210
Top tip, just singe the plant and leaves rather than anhilate. it won't be able to photosynthesis, and shouldn't grow back at all
SimSimSimsalabim
This still leaves roots inside, so plants can regrow. A herbicide applied on green parts might be better idea.
isetprettygirlsonfire
This really speaks to me as both a professional geologist and professional pyromanic!
VolcanoHerder
I was about to tag you when I saw this post haha!
isetprettygirlsonfire
Haha, it's perfect, getting rid of all that pesky vegitation so we can see the geology!
BrofessorDumbleBro
The saga continues! What will this man do to his rigid rocks next? Stay tuned to find out next time!
myotheralt
Just brush the plant with the flame, that way it has to pull all it's water out of the roots trying to survive (it doesn't)
juiceman
When you're not already burning enough hydrocarbons...
EricPisch
Die nature!
nobodyreadsusernamesanyway
Susurus
*Happy Gasmask Noises*
Arcian
Aaaaaand now California's on fire.
MacGruberTheThroatRipper
I need this for spiders
Idontwantausernameimgur
What have the spiders ever done to you?
metroid2
Spooky scary spider legs crawling down their spine (skeleton song adapted for spiders)
KurtHamster
Why the fuck would you give them flame throwers???
Idontwantausernameimgur
Funny
UghItsThatGuy
Mix in the occasional pellet of black powder to keep things interesting.
railgap
not quite, but you're on the right track
Eldibs
If memory serves, black powder doesn't explode unless it's packed in a container, it just burns. You need flash powder.
YeeticusOfTheTribeYeet
Sprinkle it in like Salt Bae.
SlamdogKillionaire
I like take your suggestion into consideration, but don’t call me Bae.
Nacon
The burner is not recommended, waste of money anyway. I'd suggest just make a habit routine to pull one weed out a day on your way to work.
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Nacon
I don't recommend it, but sure, why not. :D
Tennox
An excellent follow-up to yesterday. Bravo.
mediusnacht
Not in California, I see.
Nacon
Burner is not recommended, waste of money though. I'd suggest a routine of pulling one weed out a day on your way to work. It's therapeutic.
Nacon
For this reason, you'd save money on the gas as weeds will keep coming back, even if you got rid of the roots.
UavinAGiggowMate
OMG THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I FUCKING NEED!
YouCanCallMeCal
This does nothing. You have to pull the roots. ALWAYS
VC999999
easier said than done with 2K sq ft of interlock driveway
juiceman
Hide the symptoms rather than fix the cause!
datphone777365
while maybe causing the next wild fire/ house fire! brilliant!
TurkeySlapa
Can I ask how effective do you find this? More so than regular poison?
Varenvel
herbicides seep into the ground and stay there , not something you want if you have fruit growing nearby , as over years it will get more>
Varenvel
and more into the ground and then get in your fruit , even tho it might be away like 10m , generaly dont use these unless there is no other>
Varenvel
choice , for pests there are natural remedies , for weeds use your hands and pick them
Varenvel
Fire is good alternative , propobly even cheaper(weed killers are pricy) , leaves no ground contaminants and works instant.
TurkeySlapa
Thank you! Now just need to find me a flame thrower…
Milkea
i knew it, you are the same guy that was drowning their rocks earlier. What is this kink !?
AlienSigma11
He's just trying to get his rocks off.
ReelPoop
“drowning”
andychristman2000
Raxiel
Anything to get their rocks off
ChristopherTallant
Damnit, you made me come back to this post and upvote. Well done.
Klnwltrnk
Almost there, just dealing with my erocktion.
denimdaddy
I don't like to use herbicides so this is how I keep my stone driveway weed free. It's very satisfying
Mirilali
I don't either, and I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed to use fire (Phoenix, AZ), so I just use Salt & Vinegar and let the weeds fry in the sun
Jordinatinglybeautiful
My monobloc driveway is the bane of my existence. With the fire method, how often do you have to do it? I.e do they still grow back quickly?
Dionysus187
I use both. Some spray to kill and fire to clear them out, makes sure any remnants of seeds or such are destroyed.
Poteightos
Some seeds need fire to germinate.
Dionysus187
Not these fuckers, they do just fine without it.
loopyloophole
Huh, never thought about it but is this the usual method for getting the greenery out of rocks?
RobvanSomeren
It's just a temporary solution. But it beats getting down on your knees to hand pick all the weeds
AllHailTechnoViking
If you do not right you also damage the roots enough so they don't grow back.
wimcaudenbergh
Here in Belgium products like Roundup became illegal as far as I know. Now I see a lot of professionals using burners instead.
pveeckhout
Yeah, that is all fine, until you need to remove invasive brambles. I would love some roundup at this point
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whoisyourdaddy
Nope. Roots need that sunshine energy, if they can't have leaves, they can't get it. Most die and never return.
Joylove
It takes like 10 minutes every quarter, rather than hours on your hands and knees though.
AllHailTechnoViking
If you do it right you damage the roots enough so they don't grow back.
whoisyourdaddy
Fuck all y'all that downvoted me. You obviously don't own a weed torch.
shyriath
As a bonus, you can use it to melt the four billion tons of white bullshit off your roof in wintertime.
Toodamagedtocare
Rock salt will kill that greenery !☺
metroid2
Some places a fire burn is illegal. If it were me I would use boiling water. It kills the plant and the seeds in the ground too.
GibsMcKormik
It's the easiest and fastest if accuracy is not a concern.
jbc72680
It works great but a great way to avoid harmful chemicals is to use rock salt.
Shiftybusiness
Do you mean like the salt used on roads and sidewalks in winter? Will that keep things from growing? Isn’t it bad for pet feet though?
jbc72680
Yeah, it’s not the best thing for pet feet but It’s way safer than roundup. You can at least spot treat some stubborn weeds if you need
ForkForkFork
It will kill plants and it is definitely harmful. Just less harmful than the weedkiller you might buy at a hardware store.
Misterdruglicious
All honestly vinegar works, long Time low cost Leaf dues root shrinks Treat again
CallsignFatNinja
Or boiling water
imboredandpostmyopinion
I've never tried this and was wondering if its worth the energy and resources.
HeyoooItsMe
Doesn’t do well on roots either. But better than flame.
FiggyB36
I pour boiling water on dandelions after they flower but before they seed. It works but it doesn’t stop them generally. I’m ok with that.
imboredandpostmyopinion
I'll try a couple and see what happens. Weeds are in the grass though.
FiggyB36
Same, it doesn’t seem to affect the grass at all tho, just shrivels the dandy. Much better than weed killer of any kind I feel.
Hambonerhandy
It sure beats roundup
ColoradoCattleCo
Roundup is perfectly safe if you have some simple protective gear and aren't an idiot. Hell of a lot cheaper than the fuel this uses, too.
IHeartSquanching
Those run for hours on a single propane tank. I can refill one for $12. Roundup is still infinitely more effective than this method though.
CoreyI35
And cancer
HeyoooItsMe
It doesn’t. For many weeds, the flame doesn’t get the root and it just comes back. Roundup does. Used according to the label it is safe.
hmmmmmeh
Ok Mr. McClearlynotaroundupspokesperson
HeyoooItsMe
There are people who ignore established science and show/share/believe unverified scientific reports saying vaccines are harmful.
HeyoooItsMe
Accepted studies say Roundup as used according to label is safe. Citizen juries have ruled otherwise. Don’t confuse that with science.
CaldariBob
Can confirm. My brother bought one if these to clear out some quack grass in his garden - the effect is short-term & cosmetic for stuff...
CaldariBob
...with established roots.
oprahslovechild
That stuff is fucking terrible
belortik
Roundup is this era's asbestos. Asbestos cause mesothelioma and Roundup cause non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hambonerhandy
Yeah, my dad passed 2 months ago from non Hodgkins. Linked to roundup.
IRecordYourComments
I’m so sorry to read that :( I had non-hodgkins about a decade ago when I was 21. Probably from roundup too.
Adoccoda
I use roundup and its great, pet friendly and weeds are dead in 3 hours
HoneNathan
I think the point they're making is about it's environmental impact, not efficacy.
Hambonerhandy
Even aside from the cancer it is absolutely awful for the environment. Where I live the dnr has banned its use because it is destroying the
belortik
Not an acute toxin but it will give you cancer when you are older.
Phatman113
And the bees are dead the next week!
Adoccoda
Dunno how it can kill bees if it's pet friendly ?
squirreltactics
Glyphosate (the active ingredient) is absolutely not pet safe. They also lost a class action lawsuit as it causes non hodgkin's lymphoma
Adoccoda
The roundup I have has no glysophate in it, gold bottle
KingXizor
The lawsuit they lost was decided by a jury, and wasn't the scientific consensus that there was no true link to cancer? A lawsuit does not >