I have a stupid idea. There are so many people on here looking for a metal lid, me included, would someone who is good with metal like to make a couple of dozen and sell them off at a reasonable price? Any offers? 
Crusader cup Lid
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I dont mind making them and some folkes seen to like them.
I just need to source a supply off aluminium the stuff ive got a work is only good for about another half dozen lids
and some folkes seen to like them. I just need to source a supply off aluminium the stuff ive got a work is only good for about another half dozen lids
Warthog,
I'd be interested in one. Any chance of posting a picture of one on the thread so we can see the finsished item - or if there's a picture elsewhere on the board, a link to it?
Cheers,
Yeoman
I'd be interested in one. Any chance of posting a picture of one on the thread so we can see the finsished item - or if there's a picture elsewhere on the board, a link to it?
Cheers,
Yeoman
warthog1981 said:I dont mind making them
I just need to source a supply off aluminium the stuff ive got a work is only good for about another half dozen lids
Try a non ferrous scrappy. Aluminium is really cheap.
I too would be very interested and would be willing to pay a proper price for a proper jobwarthog1981 said:I might be able to help
Well put. I'd be interested in one too. :You_Rock_Silverback said:I too would be very interested and would be willing to pay a proper price for a proper job
warthog1981 said:I might be able to help
Well there is a true Fifer at heart! As a Fifer in exile I'd gladly PAY you for one! :You_Rock_
w00dsmoke
I mentioned in an earlier reply about just using tin foil as a lid, and while many seem happy to buy and carry the extra kit involved in a metal lid, nobody has said yes or no to the simple solution of a bit of tin foil, strange, to me its an obvious solution
I currently use a bit of tinfoil (folded 4 times so i have a bit big enough to use for other things if required )
The only thing i find is i have to put a small stone on top to stop it blowing away
I've got a sheet of aluminum (about3' x 2') that i got in a plumbing supplier - It's meant to be a backing for a fire - cost about £6 IIRC. One day i'll have a go at making a lid out of it...... one day..... maybe...
)The only thing i find is i have to put a small stone on top to stop it blowing away
I've got a sheet of aluminum (about3' x 2') that i got in a plumbing supplier - It's meant to be a backing for a fire - cost about £6 IIRC. One day i'll have a go at making a lid out of it...... one day..... maybe...
bikething said:I currently use a bit of tinfoil (folded 4 times so i have a bit big enough to use for other things if required
The only thing i find is i have to put a small stone on top to stop it blowing away
This may look like a good idea, but a word of warning. Some time ago I was walking in a remote part of Scotland, along a windy coast. Set up for my evening meal and put the aluminium lid on the cup, on the stove. Turned round to pick up a stone to put on the lid. Wind gusted, blew off the lid, I grabbed, missed, hit the cup, cup and contents all over the gravel! Problem? The cup contained the only food I had left. Solution? metal lid. That's my story anyway and why I would go for a metal lid.
Well,
I can confirm that the plastic one does work!
So a mini review?
Well, without doubt, covering the cup does improve burn time . There is however significant steam leakage from the drink aperture. The fitting is tight, which isn't a problem other than the "pinch grip" makes it tricky to remove (which is necessary even when making a brew to add teabag etc). The pinch grip is a novel solution since it lets the lid remain fairly flat for sliding into a pouch but I feel a better "fold flat" grip (D ring) would improve it. The advantage of the tight fit is that other material can be stored in the cup (brew kit etc.) without risk of it spilling the contents. This is no advantage if you stack your crusader with a 58 pattern bottle. After a few uses, there seems to be no heat damage which is a relief.
Must have? Nope I'd prefer a full covering in metal.
Worth a couple of quid - sure - its better than no cover and fits well
Red
I can confirm that the plastic one does work!
So a mini review?
Well, without doubt, covering the cup does improve burn time . There is however significant steam leakage from the drink aperture. The fitting is tight, which isn't a problem other than the "pinch grip" makes it tricky to remove (which is necessary even when making a brew to add teabag etc). The pinch grip is a novel solution since it lets the lid remain fairly flat for sliding into a pouch but I feel a better "fold flat" grip (D ring) would improve it. The advantage of the tight fit is that other material can be stored in the cup (brew kit etc.) without risk of it spilling the contents. This is no advantage if you stack your crusader with a 58 pattern bottle. After a few uses, there seems to be no heat damage which is a relief.
Must have? Nope I'd prefer a full covering in metal.
Worth a couple of quid - sure - its better than no cover and fits well
Red
Cheers Red, I thought it clipped over the rim and was sure it would just melt!! It looks like a good design but I can't help but think the ali ones we've seen home made on here are gonna be better and last longer in the long run.
No spillages yet, but having chased the tinfoil up the garden during a practice run, i make sure i've got a suitable stone handy before i light the burnerfred gordon said:This may look like a good idea, but a word of warning. Some time ago I was walking in a remote part of Scotland, along a windy coast. Set up for my evening meal and put the aluminium lid on the cup, on the stove. Turned round to pick up a stone to put on the lid. Wind gusted, blew off the lid, I grabbed, missed, hit the cup, cup and contents all over the gravel! Problem? The cup contained the only food I had left. Solution? metal lid. That's my story anyway and why I would go for a metal lid.
Still think a metal lid would be more 'gucci' though
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