Hobo Stove Gallery (Probably picture heavy)

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

Well, I finally bit the bullet and now have the perfect (for now) cannistets for both stove and Billy can. They're both from TKMaxx and were less than £7 for both. I will post pics when I take some. I've got some new metalworking tools on order (new drill bit and close quarter hacksaw from Toolzone; 1st time customer). I'm working nights at the end of the week, so I'll get to making it next week. Stoked!!!! Terrible pun!

 

[Shovel]

how do you cut the IKEA stove? Hacksaw, tin snips? Dremel?

 

[Trunks]

how do you cut the IKEA stove? Hacksaw, tin snips? Dremel?

I used a Dremel with s mint cutting blade attached, worked a treat


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[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

how do you cut the IKEA stove? Hacksaw, tin snips? Dremel?

I don't have a dremel so I will be using a centre punch, cobalt drill bit and a close quarter hacksaw.

Do dremel bits fit a full sized drill?

 

[Lister]

I don't have a dremel so I will be using a centre punch, cobalt drill bit and a close quarter hacksaw.

Do dremel bits fit a full sized drill?

I imagine they do given the chuck on the dril would grip it on 3 sides so unless it's some peculiar shape then the drill chuck should be able to grip it no problem.

 

[shaggystu]

.....Do dremel bits fit a full sized drill?

usually they do but not always, sometimes the chuck on drills won't close tight enough to grip the shanks of dremel bits though. just out of curiosity what are you wanting to use the dremel for? i've made a couple of hobo stoves now and i've never needed a dremel; drill, hacksaw, and file have always been the only tools i've needed

cheers

stuart

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

usually they do but not always, sometimes the chuck on drills won't close tight enough to grip the shanks of dremel bits though. just out of curiosity what are you wanting to use the dremel for? i've made a couple of hobo stoves now and i've never needed a dremel; drill, hacksaw, and file have always been the only tools i've needed

cheers

stuart

Just curious re the dremel bits. See my above post.

EDIT. I made a proper UGLY carry bag for the stove out of some old combat trouser leg. I will post pics when I've made the stove.

 

[Lister]

Just had a though about the veg steamer:

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/kitche...oGz/mJ/EDWobCSiVBRIyOyC5ucstibMD 0dO5pIWduA==

combine with a aluminium potato baker:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faringdon-C...r_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1346254038&sr=1-3

bit of dremel work on the baker and you'll have a nice trivet, i think

either way, got my steamer, now just need to figure out what to use for the stove bit that i pick up locally, nearest Ikea is Warrington and don't fancy the trip lol, need to check my pots too, see what my smallest is, why do i procrastinate so much grrr

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

Well, I'm having some mega problems making the initial drill holes in the stove (SS biscuit tin). I used a centre punch to mark the holes, and managed to get a drill bit through the lid of my 'billy can', but it wouldn't do a thing (the drill) on the sides to attach a wire handle; the job was completed with a centre punch and filed neat on the inner surface. I had some wood pressed against the inner surface when punching holes.
I actually SNAPPED two drill bits in the process; obviously too much lateral pressure I assume. I've never snapped a drill bit before; these are HSS Cobalt drill bits especially for steel! My drill is a 'Challenge Xtreme' POS from Argos (I think?). No oomph at all.
The punch method worked Ok on the upper edge to mark out the holes to be widened (with a drill!!!! lol), but the lower holes and the corner punches for the fuel slot are a massive pain in the neck. I haven't got anything to brace the tin rom the inside, (not a lot of tools, especially the capacity to cut timber). I assume the centre punch would work ok with something like wood to stop the steel from flexing away from the blow???

I'll try to rig some wood up over the next few days; I'm starting nights again tomorrow. I didn't realise it's be this difficult! It's only making holes in a biscuit tin!!!!!

The hole in the lid was the only part that the drill managed!!

Stupid drill!!!! Ivy (3years) pointing out my mistakes!!

The two tins (Sugar tin to billy can, and biscuit tin to Hobo stove.

 

[swright81076]

When drilling stainless steel, drill slowly and use oil or wd40 if you have no cutting fluid.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

When drilling stainless steel, drill slowly and use oil or wd40 if you have no cutting fluid.

I used 3 in 1 oil when I was drilling. Will give it another go on Sunday after my final night shift. Drill slower etc.

 

[swright81076]

If you have a reamer bit, this helps with the larger holes. Saves drilling umpteen times with a larger bit each time.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

 

[ProjeKtWEREWOLF]

If you have a reamer bit, this helps with the larger holes. Saves drilling umpteen times with a larger bit each time.

I suppose it would, but too skint to buy a decent quality one at the moment anyhow......

 

[Dave]

Whether Im carrying a Gas Stove, or a woodburning stove, I always have one of these on my person as well.
Some stuff's worth carrying even if you never use it.

Small bottle with 95ml meths. Enough to boil 3 litres. Small cough medicine measuring beaker.
Half a thick tin foil windbreak. White stove made from two deodorant cans.
Bag came with soap tablets for washing machine. Costs nothing, slips in a pocket, works well and only weighs 80grams.

 

[shaggystu]

Whether Im carrying a Gas Stove, or a woodburning stove, I always have one of these on my person as well.
Some stuff's worth carrying even if you never use it.

Small bottle with 95ml meths. Enough to boil 3 litres. Small cough medicine measuring beaker.
Half a thick tin foil windbreak. White stove made from two deodorant cans.
Bag came with soap tablets for washing machine. Costs nothing, slips in a pocket, works well and only weighs 80grams.


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Now that's a superb little set-up for a quick unexpected brew stop, I like that a lot

Cheers,

Stuart

 

[Dave]

Cheers Stu. Handy tutorial here, for anyone who wanted to give it a bash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHggPhzMaPo

 

[ebt.]

When drilling stainless steel, drill slowly and use oil or wd40 if you have no cutting fluid.

...and whatever you do, DO NOT back off the drilling once you start....or you'll develope tourettes (according to my other half).

 

[ebt.]

Dave, whats the bottle you're using there? All my 100ml jobbies leak....

 

[Dave]

Dave, whats the bottle you're using there? All my 100ml jobbies leak....

It's Luck of the draw I think. The seals quite tight. Thread doesnt strip if you tighten it nice and tight.
It was one of those sets they sell as travel bottles for airplanes. There were two 100ml plastic bottles, and a mini soap dispenser.

 

[ebt.]

ah the poundstore special. I've tried them..... like you say, lucky dip.