Freon tanks are about that size. You can get them by the trash dumpster of an air conditioning repair service. They might be thicker than the helium because they have to hold more pressure. goodday
@armouredcockroach Thanks for the fast reply, i live in the uk too and have been looking at the ammo stoves, thanks to you mentioning them i think i have found my first project for the new year. All the best season greetings
Great idea! How much smoke does this generate? I was considering something along these lines to use as a heater in a small shack and I am wondering if I would need to modify the design to allow for a smoke stack.
My plan would be to light it outside and bring it in when it's good and hot, it will smoke if the wood is damp or still green the fuel is the thing that you must be aware of it's only a matter of time until you do have an issue with smoke, my pot belly stove does have a chimney ill attach a better video for you to look at the idea is a simple one just play with it get it working outside and move it in when your ready good luck. Roach
I think thats a good thing!!!, thanks for watching Im having a bit of trouble with my Bear Grylls back flips first thing in the mornings (just turned 52) when people ask what my sites about I do describe myself as Bear Grylls Dad most people get it your not the first to make this comment i've got enough fat on me not to have to endanger my life for a pigeons egg for breakfast HaHA!! good old Bear's be safe. Roach
This is very ingenious and thanks for sharing. I'm gonna have to try this. I'll look around to see if I can find the helium bottle you mention. Maybe the more common cylinder here in the States would be a propane tank for a backyard grill or as you suggest a small keg. Thinking I can use a piece of Stainless truck exhaust for the flue. How far up the stove did you put the flue hole and does it have a fitting riveted in that u slip the pipe on?
I took a flat peice of steel it's length must = the inner circumference of the flue x 2" wide folded a right angal length ways then in one side cut lines half an inch apart to the centre then bent it into a ruff circle and pushed it through the flue whole from the inside of the stove the flat tabs now become your fixing points drill and rivitt 3 of them into place your flue should fit on this collar nice and tightly from the out side of the stove 6" from the top M.S.
Hi Jack I modified the stove last night and as you mentioned I moved the shelf higher up creating an oven space below the flames BUT the only way to feed the fire is to open the door ill make a video to let you see what you think cheers M.S. (to keep openiong the door is going to effect the rise of the bread)
@armouredcockroach what about a slightly smaller door above the large one that way you wont lose heat around the bread when the door opens but you can still add decent sized logs. hope that helps be nice to see it updated
i like it!!! :) great vid too thanks for sharing.. just one question? does it get real smokey? in an emergency could u use it indoors or under bashas etc?
In truth it's only a matter of time before any wood burning stove smokes you out of house & home
their are so many things that can go wrong, damp or wet logs wood thats still a little green wind etc etc
But light it out side let it get super hot then bring it in now any green or damp fuel is blitz'd in seconds keeping the door closed helps but is harder to do than it sounds Ive had it a while use it all the time and only had 1 incident of death by smoke
Great instructional, I like the construction of yours. That ammo can you have looks like it would make a prime candidate, it appears to have a place for the damper straight away.
The chimney is cut out ( as door ) silver heat reflective tubing used as a flue, when finnished rub down & paint with black engine cylinder block paint .
Great Emergency Heater - cooker - Oven - Stove use Solid fuels Only ENJOY M.S.
Freon tanks are about that size. You can get them by the trash dumpster of an air conditioning repair service. They might be thicker than the helium because they have to hold more pressure. goodday
zeno57 16 hours ago
@zeno57
thanks for stopping by. Roach
armouredcockroach 16 hours ago
Is it thinner gauge metal then the gas tank?
chefslot 2 months ago
@chefslot
Yes much thinner and therefore much easier to work with be safe have a great christmas. Roach
armouredcockroach 2 months ago
@armouredcockroach Thanks for the fast reply, i live in the uk too and have been looking at the ammo stoves, thanks to you mentioning them i think i have found my first project for the new year. All the best season greetings
chefslot 2 months ago
Great idea! How much smoke does this generate? I was considering something along these lines to use as a heater in a small shack and I am wondering if I would need to modify the design to allow for a smoke stack.
BrianLiles 3 months ago
@BrianLiles
My plan would be to light it outside and bring it in when it's good and hot, it will smoke if the wood is damp or still green the fuel is the thing that you must be aware of it's only a matter of time until you do have an issue with smoke, my pot belly stove does have a chimney ill attach a better video for you to look at the idea is a simple one just play with it get it working outside and move it in when your ready good luck. Roach
armouredcockroach 3 months ago
@BrianLiles
Sorry when it's very hot no smoke when it's warming up thats the tricky time. Roach
armouredcockroach 3 months ago
GOING TO GIVE A TRY!! I HAVE 2 OF THOSE TANKS I WAS GOING TO MAKE A AIR CAN TO FILL MY JEEP TIRES IF I NEEDED TO!! GREAT JOB!!!
7gfur 4 months ago
@7gfur
It's my greatest prep I love it and use it all the time very simple to make goodluck. Roach
armouredcockroach 4 months ago
@thierryanna
Nice to know thanks for your comment. Roach
armouredcockroach 4 months ago
Your like Bear Grylls and MacGyver all in one!!!!!
forestdavegump 4 months ago
@forestdavegump
I think thats a good thing!!!, thanks for watching Im having a bit of trouble with my Bear Grylls back flips first thing in the mornings (just turned 52) when people ask what my sites about I do describe myself as Bear Grylls Dad most people get it your not the first to make this comment i've got enough fat on me not to have to endanger my life for a pigeons egg for breakfast HaHA!! good old Bear's be safe. Roach
armouredcockroach 4 months ago
This is very ingenious and thanks for sharing. I'm gonna have to try this. I'll look around to see if I can find the helium bottle you mention. Maybe the more common cylinder here in the States would be a propane tank for a backyard grill or as you suggest a small keg. Thinking I can use a piece of Stainless truck exhaust for the flue. How far up the stove did you put the flue hole and does it have a fitting riveted in that u slip the pipe on?
Again thanks!
plasticsguy01 6 months ago
@plasticsguy01
I took a flat peice of steel it's length must = the inner circumference of the flue x 2" wide folded a right angal length ways then in one side cut lines half an inch apart to the centre then bent it into a ruff circle and pushed it through the flue whole from the inside of the stove the flat tabs now become your fixing points drill and rivitt 3 of them into place your flue should fit on this collar nice and tightly from the out side of the stove 6" from the top M.S.
armouredcockroach 6 months ago
What about the flue then?
stevenrossgill 7 months ago
@stevenrossgill
sorry Steve
the flue is made from a peice of heat resistant tubing please see vid attached
armouredcockroach 7 months ago
if you made the shelf high for the fire enough then you could cook bread below it in the stove
Jack70903 9 months ago
@Jack70903
Hi Jack I modified the stove last night and as you mentioned I moved the shelf higher up creating an oven space below the flames BUT the only way to feed the fire is to open the door ill make a video to let you see what you think cheers M.S. (to keep openiong the door is going to effect the rise of the bread)
armouredcockroach 9 months ago
@armouredcockroach what about a slightly smaller door above the large one that way you wont lose heat around the bread when the door opens but you can still add decent sized logs. hope that helps be nice to see it updated
Jack70903 9 months ago
Did you paint it?
tesskansas 10 months ago
@tesskansas
Yes i used black heat resistant engine block paint, rub it down give it a couple of coats Job Done.
armouredcockroach 10 months ago
Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the heads up.
Nate
CdnLifeguard71 11 months ago
i like it!!! :) great vid too thanks for sharing.. just one question? does it get real smokey? in an emergency could u use it indoors or under bashas etc?
mormonsurvivor 11 months ago
@mormonsurvivor
In truth it's only a matter of time before any wood burning stove smokes you out of house & home
their are so many things that can go wrong, damp or wet logs wood thats still a little green wind etc etc
But light it out side let it get super hot then bring it in now any green or damp fuel is blitz'd in seconds keeping the door closed helps but is harder to do than it sounds Ive had it a while use it all the time and only had 1 incident of death by smoke
my v- best Michael S
armouredcockroach 11 months ago
Absolutely brilliant!
jistaguy45 11 months ago
Great instructional, I like the construction of yours. That ammo can you have looks like it would make a prime candidate, it appears to have a place for the damper straight away.
LeonRFpoa 11 months ago
The chimney is cut out ( as door ) silver heat reflective tubing used as a flue, when finnished rub down & paint with black engine cylinder block paint .
Great Emergency Heater - cooker - Oven - Stove use Solid fuels Only ENJOY M.S.
armouredcockroach 11 months ago