Thanks again for a great idea. I really appreciate you posting these things. I just happened to come across your you tube videos when looking for a way to make charred cloth. I'll be a regular visitor. Also, it's good to see a fellow "Believer" doing these things. God's always had the best!
Good desighn and presentation David . I 'd like to make a larger one to make my coffee on and maybe warm up a quick lunch when I am out doing chores at my other property . Maybe just leave it there perminantly . What do you think about an old discarded freon canister ? I could do my cutting and drilling at home ,so I have access to power tools . Thanks for your prayers and all else you do bro.
Sounds like a great idea!!! Your mind is your only limitation.. I would think one as large as a 55 gal drum would work.. although it would take A LOT of wood.. LOL!
To make a HoBo Sterno stove just make one side on the bottom with holes from a church key then on the metal bottom that will become the top make holes in 8 places, then on the sides make 4 half holes. what this does is give you a cook top that will get VERY hot and the ability to "shut off" the stove (cover the sterno can) when you are done. THis kind of stove is used when you can't have a open fire. If you find it isnt hot enough make a few holes in the center with a nail to let more heat out.
i found a tin with a fiting lid on it, what it alows me to do is fill with hot coals and punk, put the lid on and sleep with it next to me, extremly warm, and i also added a bail just like you :P
im going to make one but i am going to put a door over the hole and im making it square and lower with two racks not one one for the fire on for a gril
I have been tinkering around with making small stoves like this for the past month or so. You seem to have the PERFECT plan there. I do have a few questions.
Is there a reason that you put the low air holes only 1/2 way around instead of all the way? Does it help? Would it hurt to have holes all around? Would it be a good idea to put some holes higher so you can still get air if low holes get full of ash?
The reason for the airholes the way they are is for maximum draft. The better the draft the better the burn. I have tried other setups.. and this seems to be the best draft that I could find.
If the holes are higher the wood will sit below them.. leaving too much wood without proper ventilation to burn well. Simply poke a stick in the bottom openings from time to time to keep them clean.
Thanks so much for the quick reply. I am going to make it EXACTLY as you have. I will try to post a vid response when I am done.
BTW. I just found your channel and I am LOVING IT. I am a huge fan and love the ones with the girls because I am trying to teach bush craft to my 7yo (Autistic) son. So far it's slow going.
@BushcraftOnFire the last one I made # 10 can ,I cut a hole about 5x5 squared I guess, starting from first ring to the bottom ring and used the cutout as a feeder stand like a rocket stove no draft , works , I use the stakes but the thing is I can turn the can upside down if I put draft hole's on the top "the open side" .
@MaximumDensity1 well you could make a grate for the bottom to make draft more effective . and use a stick or a blow tube to clear the holes of obstructions .
Very nice! It seems that it would cut down on cooking time as well. Nice hot fire quickly, water would be boiled quicker that an open fire. Soups ready in a hurry.. Thanks for the idea.
Great video and very "Earth Concious". Where I go backpacking the woods are so overused by people building large "campfires" and this creates a very low volume of usable wood to use for cooking. I have madeone of these several years ago and am thinking of doing another. Great demo!!!
Thanks again for a great idea. I really appreciate you posting these things. I just happened to come across your you tube videos when looking for a way to make charred cloth. I'll be a regular visitor. Also, it's good to see a fellow "Believer" doing these things. God's always had the best!
Prairie7777 2 months ago
You continue wow me, and I'm literally hypnotized by the vids. I guess that means I'll never forget. :D Awesome, and thank you.
enochseyes3 4 months ago
Great video as always, nice simple stove design.
BANGBANG73 6 months ago
Another great video!!! I may do learn something from you sir
zombie19844891 6 months ago
Good desighn and presentation David . I 'd like to make a larger one to make my coffee on and maybe warm up a quick lunch when I am out doing chores at my other property . Maybe just leave it there perminantly . What do you think about an old discarded freon canister ? I could do my cutting and drilling at home ,so I have access to power tools . Thanks for your prayers and all else you do bro.
carvinrigged 9 months ago
@carvinrigged
Sounds like a great idea!!! Your mind is your only limitation.. I would think one as large as a 55 gal drum would work.. although it would take A LOT of wood.. LOL!
BushcraftOnFire 9 months ago
nice are you going to be making any more vids?
jmmurdy 11 months ago
@jmmurdy
Sure Bro.. We plan on doing more videos.. We're working on a series as we speak.
BushcraftOnFire 11 months ago
To make a HoBo Sterno stove just make one side on the bottom with holes from a church key then on the metal bottom that will become the top make holes in 8 places, then on the sides make 4 half holes. what this does is give you a cook top that will get VERY hot and the ability to "shut off" the stove (cover the sterno can) when you are done. THis kind of stove is used when you can't have a open fire. If you find it isnt hot enough make a few holes in the center with a nail to let more heat out.
donfachabella 1 year ago
45 minutes?!
DylanTh3Villian 1 year ago
@DylanTh3Villian
45 minutes what Bro?
BushcraftOnFire 1 year ago 2
@BushcraftOnFire i think he means the time it took to boil your water but u said 4-5 minuites
dexterlexter123 11 months ago
@BushcraftOnFire when you said 4 to 5 minutes not 45
MrHoustonsk8er 2 months ago
@DylanTh3Villian he said "....in four to five minutes"
imakedookie 1 year ago
@DylanTh3Villian he said 4 to 5 minutes not 45 minutes
NocturnalBreather 1 year ago
@DylanTh3Villian he said 4 to 5 minutes
MrHoustonsk8er 2 months ago
i found a tin with a fiting lid on it, what it alows me to do is fill with hot coals and punk, put the lid on and sleep with it next to me, extremly warm, and i also added a bail just like you :P
bushcraftourway 1 year ago
@bushcraftourway
We put hot rocks in ours at night.. seems to radiate the heat for at least 4-5 hours
BushcraftOnFire 1 year ago
Dave, i love your vids they are awsome!!! my 2 boys and I are going out and making a hobo stove today! thanks for all you do!
Livingnthewoods41 2 years ago
dude your awesome i bet you have excelent knowledge and keen critcal thinkig skills kudoss mon
tehbigjiga 2 years ago
im going to make one but i am going to put a door over the hole and im making it square and lower with two racks not one one for the fire on for a gril
TheLilroper 2 years ago
this is great thanks for posting
dratliff777 2 years ago
Very good concept. real usable compared to others that I have seen. good job with the vid.
greggpounds 2 years ago
good video as always. look forward to making my own variation. watched this while sippin on my first cup of Pine Needle Tea.. Thank you Tam for that
Stangtt 2 years ago
I have been tinkering around with making small stoves like this for the past month or so. You seem to have the PERFECT plan there. I do have a few questions.
Is there a reason that you put the low air holes only 1/2 way around instead of all the way? Does it help? Would it hurt to have holes all around? Would it be a good idea to put some holes higher so you can still get air if low holes get full of ash?
MaximumDensity1 2 years ago
Max..
The reason for the airholes the way they are is for maximum draft. The better the draft the better the burn. I have tried other setups.. and this seems to be the best draft that I could find.
If the holes are higher the wood will sit below them.. leaving too much wood without proper ventilation to burn well. Simply poke a stick in the bottom openings from time to time to keep them clean.
HTH
BushcraftOnFire 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the quick reply. I am going to make it EXACTLY as you have. I will try to post a vid response when I am done.
BTW. I just found your channel and I am LOVING IT. I am a huge fan and love the ones with the girls because I am trying to teach bush craft to my 7yo (Autistic) son. So far it's slow going.
MaximumDensity1 2 years ago
@BushcraftOnFire the last one I made # 10 can ,I cut a hole about 5x5 squared I guess, starting from first ring to the bottom ring and used the cutout as a feeder stand like a rocket stove no draft , works , I use the stakes but the thing is I can turn the can upside down if I put draft hole's on the top "the open side" .
rbvmtr 1 year ago
@MaximumDensity1 well you could make a grate for the bottom to make draft more effective . and use a stick or a blow tube to clear the holes of obstructions .
rbvmtr 1 year ago
awesome version of the hobo!
TragicCanyon 2 years ago
Great vid, very informative loved it.
muddog1561 2 years ago
Very nice! It seems that it would cut down on cooking time as well. Nice hot fire quickly, water would be boiled quicker that an open fire. Soups ready in a hurry.. Thanks for the idea.
Jeffrich308 2 years ago
Great stuff. I've never seen one made like this. Thanks for sharing.
NeoLudditeDave 2 years ago
5/5
RedCellx6 2 years ago
Great video and very "Earth Concious". Where I go backpacking the woods are so overused by people building large "campfires" and this creates a very low volume of usable wood to use for cooking. I have madeone of these several years ago and am thinking of doing another. Great demo!!!
johnboyrebel27 2 years ago
You have inspired me to build one of those. Don't know if I'll ever use it, but i'm going to build one.
79outlaw 2 years ago
Great )
dragonflyhiker 2 years ago
great job, i always keep a few cans around, so many things you can do with them, pretty much free.
beast12101 2 years ago 6
very simple, very nice, very quick, and very effective. 5/5. Good Job.
GeneralMDBK 2 years ago 5
Sweet! - simple and functional. I never thought of putting a bail on one before - but it makes total sense to be able to carry your fire with you.
Foxer604 2 years ago 2