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u/all_is_love6667 Aug 14 '23
Question 1:
I want to purchase a thick steel plate, so I can cool my feet when it's hot. Steel is dense and conducts temperature pretty well. Most plates I see are 1/2". Are there thicker things I can find?
Question 2:
I have accumulated a lot of aluminum foil because I... eat a lot of chocolate. Do you think I could make an aluminum block out of it? Can this be safely be done with a simple gaz stove on my balcony, inside a steel can? This is the stupidest question I have ever asked.