Any useful machine(s) worth while investing in or 'stacking'?

Discussion in 'Other Investments' started by Water&Food, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. Water&Food

    Water&Food New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Messages:
    2,317
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Away from this hell bent place
    Just want to broaden my claws.

    generators = check

    I'm one of 'em doomsdayers, so anything that will come handy in such scenarios is a bonus.

    Ideally be:
    - personally practical and useful for DIY projects or business or whatever masterplan you got brewing up.
    - in demand if alternative is non existent. For example, no mains electricity means generators being popular.
    - have history of appreciation at times, such as demand being more than supply.
    - have a history of never being unpopular.
    - long model or innovation lifespan.

    I reckon the following 'machines' could be worthwhile 'stacking':
    - Air Compressors.
    - Chainsaws.
    - Bulldozers.
    - Trucks.
    - Old (Singer) mechanical sewing machines (not relying on bloody electronics).
    - Morse Code thingy-ma-jiggy machine.
    - X-Rays.
    - CT Scanner (CAT scan).
     
  2. Water&Food

    Water&Food New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Messages:
    2,317
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Away from this hell bent place
    Please excuse chosen title. Was limited with description.
     
  3. JulieW

    JulieW Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2010
    Messages:
    13,064
    Likes Received:
    3,292
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Australia
    Relevant resource you might already know of - www.survivalblog.com

    A lot of articles on useful machinery in there.

    Personally I'd consider water purifiers, grain mills and a set or two of butcher's knives.
    Unless hell is rained down on us, good ones of the above are worth every penny and will only go up in price over the years.

    The survival blog also has a few articles about how to store batteries and acid for maximum life.

    If the reason you're stacking is end of days, then most of the items on your list will be useless due to fuel issues, or cheap as chips (the edible kind). The above could be useful for trading or using yourself, and batteries will always be worth money on resale, or whatever on trade.
     
  4. Water&Food

    Water&Food New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Messages:
    2,317
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Away from this hell bent place
    Thanks! Completely passed my mind to check out survival sites.

    However, would be nice to have a wee discussion on this website.
     
  5. Water&Food

    Water&Food New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2012
    Messages:
    2,317
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Away from this hell bent place
    JulieW, I never have just one reason for purchasing anything.
    Example, I buy a generator for practical use now, and possible investment opportunity by selling when demand is more than supply, and also for self sufficiency borderline zombie apocalypse preparation. All awhile retaining value with minimum depreciation, unless newer model is released et cetera.

    Trying to find a best all-rounder that ticks most scenarios.

    I have a multitool, not just waiting to be used when zombie apocalypse comes, but to also use now! I also chose the Leatherman brand based on popularity. I also made sure it was a certain model that had useful tools for the average tradesman in various industries if they had to resort to a multitool. I also made sure it was ergonomic. I also chose a type of steel that would hold up to corrosion more so than others. I also made sure it had good resell value if sold either brand new or used (second hand) compared to other brands or options.

    The control benchmark is of course Ferraris. They have an exceptional low to nonexistent depreciation. This is one objective to all my purchases of material things.

    Check.
    Check.
    Check.
    Check.
    <DING DONG>
    .
     
  6. boston

    boston Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    Messages:
    3,857
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Australia
    Solar panels
    Welder
    Wind up torch
    Spades, shovels and garden implements
     
  7. thatguy

    thatguy Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2011
    Messages:
    5,805
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Brisbane
  8. boston

    boston Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    Messages:
    3,857
    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Australia
    Where do you buy the still from?
     
  9. thatguy

    thatguy Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2011
    Messages:
    5,805
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Brisbane
  10. steve.rsa

    steve.rsa Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Messages:
    350
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    PER
    Coopers beer brewing kits...
     
  11. steve.rsa

    steve.rsa Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2012
    Messages:
    350
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    PER
    Solar panels and associated inverters etc etc
     
  12. registered nutcase

    registered nutcase New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2011
    Messages:
    200
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Brisbane
    sharpening stones for all your untensiles.
    shovel
    hand operated water/ air pump
     
  13. Naphthalene Man

    Naphthalene Man Active Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2010
    Messages:
    5,150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Hunter Valley, NSW
    portable solar hot water devices
     
  14. Argentum

    Argentum Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2010
    Messages:
    1,970
    Likes Received:
    40
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Australia
    something that i saw when overseas is a tiny version of hydro powerplant that could power approx 100 homes if you have a large enough creek in your backyard and you live in the country; All youd need after that is to connect the neighbourhood houses to your grid. Donno about permits here in aus and maybe the greens would in the end stop you from building it. solar and wind aint worth it i reckon
     
    66rounds likes this.
  15. Naphthalene Man

    Naphthalene Man Active Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2010
    Messages:
    5,150
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Hunter Valley, NSW
    I wonder if these could be connected between the toilet and the water source. For those living off the grid it would be better if the tank was upslope of the cistern. Just a possibility but i'm sure it would do better during parties when more people are over :D
     
  16. Giodor8

    Giodor8 Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2011
    Messages:
    712
    Likes Received:
    50
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Cairns Qld Australia
    Just go for a tesla generator. :) Also there is a ritual called eating the sun which is a good replacement to eating food if you don't have any so water should be your main concern.
     
  17. Ozboy

    Ozboy Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2010
    Messages:
    1,935
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Australia
    Time machine.- it'd be hard to be that.
     
  18. mmm....shiney!

    mmm....shiney! Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    18,606
    Likes Received:
    4,392
    Trophy Points:
    113
    You don't have control over your destination though do you?

    A craft powered by a Bistromathic drive with a SEP field generator would be my choice.
     
  19. spannermonkey

    spannermonkey Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2010
    Messages:
    15,801
    Likes Received:
    2,587
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    here there everywhere
    Doctor who's Tardis ;)

    OH and an Antanov :D
     
  20. metalzzz

    metalzzz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2011
    Messages:
    1,977
    Likes Received:
    86
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Australia
    seeing we can't have guns in the lucky country, a big scary dog might come in handy to protect your house. Better than a gun i think.
     

Share This Page