Heirloom Chemistry Set

A project in Kansas City, MO by John Farrell Kuhns
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This is the chemistry set you always wanted as a kid but either didn't get it or you got stuck with some cheap plastic wannabe.
Backers: 527
Average Pledge Per Backer: $283

Funded: $149,038 of $30,000
Dates: Nov 11th -> Dec 26th (45 days)
Project By: John Farrell Kuhns
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Latest News

New Google Group...

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As a means of communicating with all of you who will receive rewards from my Kickstarter Project I will be setting up a Google Group. However, before I can do that I need a name for the group. So, I am asking each of you to send me your suggestions... (Read More)

New Chemicals

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Having posted, previously, about the new "community" of home chemistry set users that we will be serving after the sets and kits have all shipped; it is my pleasure to note that we will be adding several new chemicals, especially solutions, and... (Read More)

Periodic Chart Reward

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Happy Holidays

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope all had wonderful Holidays and that a great New Years will be had as well. You have made my Holidays wonderful and Carol and I thank you all. We're ankle deep in snow, that is melting today, and knee deep in packaging, labeling and sealing... (Read More)

Chemical Substitution

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who pledged at the $175, $550 or $900 level and who intend to have the rewarded kit or set used by a child we wish to substitute the Carbon Tetrachloride for Dichloromethane. For the purposes of the experiments and demonstrations in... (Read More)

The Issue of Safety

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Reward Fulfillment

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few words about our planned rewards fulfillment. First, we will NOT be using a fulfillment service. All rewards will be shipped, or e-mailed, directly by us. All rewards will be shipped via UPS Ground Service. The Heirloom Chemistry Set itself... (Read More)

Contents of the Master Chemistry Kit

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Please check out this URL for a list of the components in the Master Chemistry Set that is being offered as a reward at the $550.000 level: http://www.hms-beagle.com/PDFs/New_Master_Chemistry_Set_Components.pdf. I hope this answers some of your... (Read More)

Update to the last update..

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Since it seems I can't edit updates once they're posted I'll just have to do this: Please visit this Kickstarter Project which we think is worthy of your... (Read More)

A Kickstarter Project we are recommending...

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We were asked, very nicely, to post an update about a totally different Kickstarter project. We have looked at it and think it is worthy of support. Check it out: .... (Read More)

Available number on the full set has been increased

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I have increased the available numbers of the complete Heirloom Chemistry Set from 100 to 105 to accommodate those who have expressed their wishes that this be done. I have limited the numbers available to insure that everyone who has pledged at the... (Read More)

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DJG finds Hand Forged Beauty, seeks The Secrets of the Lost Tomb, reveals the truth to Ron Greenfield, listens to some fine pickers with Nick DiSebastian, fights The Looking Glass Wars, submits a game to Rick Soued, and discovers heirloom chemistry sets. (Read More)

After the Party

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been asked what will be done after the successful completion of the Kickstarter Project. My plans are to keep in touch with everyone who pledged and to form a special Heirloom Chemistry Set Council. This council will communicate online... (Read More)

Spit Fire Save Matches

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a really fun kit that I make, and one that anyone who builds campfires or charcoal pit fires will really appreciate. This kit is a specially redesigned kit with larger bottles of one key material that will allow one to start twice as many... (Read More)

Chemicals in the Kits

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I wish to reiterate that once the Heirloom Chemistry Set project is concluded that I will be contacting everyone who pledged at a level that receives chemicals to determine the age onf the potential users. The reason for this is very simple, the... (Read More)

Shipping of rewards

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The three main components for the Heirloom Set will be sent out in three separate shipments. The wooden box will be shipped empty (because as someone suggested, things would get broken otherwise)  (Read More)

Chemicals list

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the list of chemicals in the Legacy Chemicals Kit:   (Read More)

Rewards update...the T Shirts are out!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have listened to you and scrapped the t shirts as rewards! In addition, rather than adding one "bottle of mercury" as an extra reward (as suggested by one supporter) we have added 3 bottles of chemical element samples to the three highest reward... (Read More)

Update rewards

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I have listened to our supporters and I will be adding some additional glassware and chemicals to the higher pledge levels. These will be based upon the levels of funding reached beyond our initial goal. Please watch for additional updates and an... (Read More)

The equipment set ($225.00 pledge level)

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
There have been some questions about a $199 set of glassware that is available through our on-line catalog and its comparison to the equipment being offered in my Kickstarter Project. Some of the same glassware in the $225 pledge level can be found... (Read More)

Sending Heirloom Sets outside of the US.

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I will be able to send the Heirloom  Set outside the US after the successful completion of the Kickstarter Project. I will make the sets available for overseas sales and shipping through our store's on-line catalog after the end of March, 2014 In... (Read More)

Reward Updates

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I have added additional rewards and incentives to my project. Take a look and pledge. Thank you.  (Read More)

New!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I have added additional vintage chemistry book PDFs to the CD-ROM. This effectively adds hundreds of additional pages of chemistry information to this already jam-packed CD. Additionally, I will be providing the customized Periodic Chart *jpg to all... (Read More)

$175 Pledge Level

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Please note: Each one of the Legacy Chemicals Plus Kits is individually numbered. The original kit was limited to 100 sets as is the Plus kit. The actual kit number is on the box's lid. I have limited the number of these kits that will be sold... (Read More)

$550 Pledge Level

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I failed to include that the "Spit Fire" kit is also included at the $550 pledge level along with the alcohol lamp and fuel and experiment book. This oversight will be remedied once I start shipping the rewards to those who pledge at this level.... (Read More)

Custom Periodic Chart

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Once my project is funded I will be contacting everyone who is to receive the Periodic Chart of the Chemical Elements to find out exactly what name they want placed in the upper right-hand corner.  (Read More)

Regarding the PDF of the 1936 edition of "Chemistry for Boys"

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It is unfortunate that the A.C. Gilbert used the title Chemistry for Boys for its chemistry set manuals. We include this manual, not because it is intended only for boys, but because these manuals are somewhat rare to find in serviceable condition.... (Read More)

Broken link to Safety Data Sheets...fixed

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I am sorry that the URL to the Safety Data Sheets didn't work. It seems I can't just insert a link within the body of the text when editing I have to specify that a link is to be inserted and then the editor asks for the link, Oh well; it is fixed... (Read More)

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