Originally Posted by
unterhausen
yeah, there is no advantage at all. When I was a kid, you could go down to the hardware store and buy carbide, nowadays I doubt there is anyone in town that has it. That was good fun, although my dad didn't like it much
Oh Lordy it has been a while. Am amazed I am still on file. Anyway Lehman's Hardware in Kidron, Ohio has had carbide light for several years at about $69.00. A minimum order for carbide with Lehman's is about $79. As most of that is paperwork and Fedex ground with signature on receipt Lehman's says it isn't worth buying any less. Another reason for cost is that there is only one maker of carbide in the USA/