Small Portable Firebox/Stove

[Beech Nut]

Folks

Appoligies for the quick post I will answer questions fully on Monday. Hectic weekend for me. Just to say things are as good as sorted between scoops and woodland edge so the group buy is on. Will catch you all on Monday where I can acknowledge all the interest and give you more details.

Scoops: I trust all is well with you.

Jon

 

[warthog1981]

im intrested in one to please

 

[Culicoidis]

Put me on the list for one.

 

[barry]

hi there if this buy goes ahead i would be very interested in the fire box count me in thanks

 

[pumbaa]

Is there any likelyhood of getting one that would take a 14cm zebra ?
Pumbaa

 

[demographic]

Folks

I have been working with some friends of mine to develop a small flat pack firebox/stove. We are just about there, in fact a prototype was taken to the December Bush moot by andyn and some of you may have seen it. A couple of suggestions on improvements were made and we have now put these on the latest model. Below are some pics of the item before the updates. basically the latest version is slightly wider to accommodate a 12cm billy can and has more air holes along the sides to allow larger pieces of wood to burn easier.

They are all Stainless steel and VERY well made. You can choose to have the top plate on, with or without a chimney, or remove the plate and attach the rack (great for toast). This is just to suss out who would be interested in one of these, as I think they would make a very useful item in your kit. I am making no profit on these and if I can get 20 of you together can get them at £40+postage each.

Feel free to ask questions.

Jon

Quite nice, I assume that it was cut using lasers and a CAD programme?

Who did the cutting work for you as there one or two things I wouldn't mind cut if I could get the right price done.

A few others that I wouldn't mind rapid prototype printed/Selective Laser Sintering but thats another story.

 

[Bardster]

Cool stuff, count me in for one please

 

[Huon]

If things have been sorted out with Scoops you can count me in as well.

Cheers,

Huon

 

[Stuart]

Could we have an update on the situation?

Scoops are things resolved to your satisfaction, I would hate to see this go ahead if not.

I must say that I understand your dismay at having someone try to pass off your design as their own and make money from your hard work, especially when you have been so kind as to make the plans for your stove freely available.

There is no end of people prepared to try and score a profit off someone else’s back, I hope you have either come to an amicable agreement with your imitators which takes account of your intellectual property and sees you rightly rewarded for it or taken legal action to prevent such underhanded profiteering

 

[scoops_uk]

Hi Guys,

I'm very pleased to report that Woodland Edge and I have reached an agreement.

Throughout the discussions we have had, they have demonstrated themselves to be people of integrity and I am entirely happy to accept this all as a misunderstanding. I do not believe there was any intent to be dishonest or to mislead on the part of Woodland Edge.

Our agreement is as follows:

1. The phrase: "Developed from the modified Nimblewill stove described on the Bushcraft UK forum" will feature on the Woodland Edge website and any advertising literature they produce relating to the firebox.

2. A donation will be made to the woodland trust for every firebox sold. This will be made at the end of each calendar year and details of the contribution will be posted on this forum.

3. As a goodwill gesture, Woodland Edge will be providing me with a firebox free of charge.


One lesson that I hope this dispute might demonstrate is that Bushcraft is about more than just lighting fires and sharpening knives. It is also very much about how you approach life and seeking to find solutions and move forwards. Woodland Edge could have dug their heels in and argued, I could have done likewise. Instead we both chose to work together and find a solution. Just my thought for the day

A good cause close to all our hearts will benefit, Woodland Edge are decent guys and the stove is great. This group buy now has my full and unreserved support.

Thanks to everyone for their messages, it is greatly appreciated

Regards,

Scoops_uk

 

[chrisanson]

Looks like a good outcome all around !
Never really expected anything else from people on here.
Chris

 

[Stuart]

excellent

 

[fast celt]

Glad it all settled happily . Is the buy still on if so could i have one please? They look great and i really want one.

 

[Neanderthal]

Cheers Neanderthal. It's really good to see my efforts inspiring others to make their own kit

I'm interested to know how well the "can's" stand up to the heat?

I'd also like to thank everyone who has contacted me in support. I am pleased to report that discussions with Woodland Edge are positive and ongoing, I am hopeful we will soon reach an amicable agreement of benefit to everyone.

Scoops_uk

Scoops,

There has been a degree of warping after use but this doesn't seem to have any detrimental affects. The cans were not perfectly flat beforehand anyway. Now I know that it works made out of cans there is plenty of scope for mods.

The main disadvantage it the sharp metal, can't argue with the price though.

Neanderthal

 

[spamel]

So Scoops, does that mean the one you made is now surplus to requirements and looking for a new home?

 

[scoops_uk]

After the hours I spent filing it, it's on the mantlepiece!!

Scoops

 

[Axe Catcher]

I would be interested in a group buy for this also, Bardster and I were just talking about this at the winter moot, I wish I had seen it in action.

Thanks
AC

 

[Beech Nut]

Folks

This buy is now definately ON more details monday.
And yes it comes with a bag to keep the soot from ya gear.

Jon

 

[fred gordon]

I must say that I am very impressed with the way this has been resolved. It could have turned difficult and we could all have lost out. A triumph for common sense, honesty and a willingness to compromise. Congratulations to all concerned. Now I can look forward to my firebox!

 

[scanker]

I must say that I am very impressed with the way this has been resolved. ...

Me too. Rep to scoops for the donation to woodland trust too. Good man.