escarola,
I'm also new to this. I have processed one liter batches and am ready to ramp up. I am having problems finding methanol locally at a price close to those I have been reading about here. Bitner Automotive in Trenton had it for $5.47 a gallon (bring your own container or buy a 5 gal one there for $26.50), Extreme Machine on Rt 33 Hightstown sells 5 gallons for $73.09 ($14.62 a gal.), Raceway Park never responded to my RFQ.
I have a water heater I will be using as a reactor but I'm having problems getting it stripped down (I can't get the anode rod and cold water dip tube out (I guess I need bigger tools).
I am very much interested in working with others.
How far into the process are you?