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    Campsites list (allowing fires)

    Hi, I went to two campsites this year that allow fires but like most of them you have to buy a bag of logs off them at £5 a throw, one bag does last me two days though. To have a look see follow this link where i have put a few photos up...
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    No problem doc. I have loads of bits of metal from other projects so i just used them. perhaps you may be able to advise me on the best materials to use once i have the design right. It would be a great help. Cheers.
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    Thanks chem doc. as i only had the galvanised steel to hand i thought it would be ok for the prototype, this is one of the things that i have to change for the next one, thanks for the info anyway as i may not have realised that problem. also the brass rod that i have used to hold the stove...
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    I gave the stove a try today and it was very windy but i am pleased with the results. first off i took some pictures of the stove flatpacked. All in it weighed 560 grams. I put the stove in an old towel bag and as you can see there is room for a few fuel blocks to get the stove going nicely...
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    just one last thing for tonight. the pan stand at the top is solid on both sides to protect the pan handles from the heat. once it boils you can take the pan off without burning your hands. I also made the three 9 hour candle lamp this week. it works great. John.
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    Hi Fin. Yes the stove does burn fuel tablets, thats the first thing that i tried with it. I then thought that i would give the stove a try with one of my many meths burners that i have made. the stove is made of galvanized steel and the oval opening is made from stainless steel. it should last...
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    Best stove for bushcraft???

    I have had loads of stoves over the years and the best ones allways seem to be the ones that you make yourself. They can be small and light, wood or meths and you get a sense of satisfaction when you use them. These are a couple of my latest ones. The meths burner is made from a...