My Potbelly Wood Stove, Proto #3

[HomelessShelterRice]

i actually stumbled across this while watching some wood stove ideas. i really like this, especially for camping. i give it 2 thumbs up. :) thanks

[alborg88]

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[alborg88]

Come to England. We'll show you how to make a proper stove ; )

[dean147100]

this is awesome!!! very nice.

[dirtTdude]

if you used a 3 inch flue you will get better draw, longer burn time and more heat, there is a formula out there someplace for cubic inches of combustion to diameter of flue... Peace

[pranachimana]

very nice. I love it

[Ggreenvideos]

Sweet :o)

[Paul07901]

I would have utilized two of the 5L mini kegs together just the way you have here; Cutting one down just enough burn area 9-1/4" in verticle height, which is roughly the height of the mini keg before it is cut. But then it would make it harder to transport on a pistol belt wouldnt it? Its going to have burnt original paint and woodsmoke soot all over it. Question; After initial burn off of original paint and galvanized coating, how do you intend to properly prep the metal for apply stove paint?

[TerraFirma369]

After the burn-off, I stripped the residue clean with 0 steel wool, then applied high-temp grill paint, 5 layers. I have been using this all winter so far, and have had no problems with paint coming off. See my How-To video on this. Also, Campin' Wit CoffinPuppet. I used this design for the first time in the field back last May. With the cut-down, the height on mine is roughly 1/2 of the mini-kegs original. Thanks for the comment! Peace.

[TerraFirma369]

For a version that I used last year in march that was taller, see my video "Camping with Family in '08". Peace.

[ArmyRanger10]

I could use something like that for winter camping. Great design. 5 stars.

[TerraFirma369]

Thank you, sir. I will be posting a how-to video on this and many of my other designs very soon. Peace.

[86thmountmerrion]

Well done great stove but don't breath in the fumes from the galvanised metal or you'll get zinc poisoning (It's like the flu)

Greta vid 5/5

[TerraFirma369]

I hear you on that. It's why I do the first few burns strictly in an open air, outdoor environment. Once the galvanization and paint burn off, I put 3-4 layers of 1400 degree grill paint on it. Pretty safe fume-wise from there. Very good point made, I should have said something about it in the vid. Thanks for the comment! Peace.

[86thmountmerrion]

No prob,well done.Keep us updated on your progress

[WorldStove]

super stove and nifty vid. since you take it on trips you could put a handle on it. perfect stove for long float trips, looks good too! 5/%

[TerraFirma369]

Thanks. I just strap it to my M.O.L.L.E. straps on my pack or other attachment points with bungees. Peace.

[RJBURG]

oops i mean grate

[RJBURG]

Would a smaller stove pipe work and is there a grill in it

[TerraFirma369]

A smaller pipe might work, but 3" is the smallest size stovepipe at Lowes...lol.

The hardware cloth grill inside is there to insure air getting under the wood for a better burn. Peace.

[FriarTuck1961]

Very nice! Thanks

[MrBillTroop73]

Great Job!

Bill

[TerraFirma369]

Thanks Bill. The 2nd prototype was given to my cousin Nick at the end of our 2 week trip last June. I think I have this one down to tacks. I am in the process now of making the how-to videos for this and some alcohol stoves. Peace.