Ikea Hobo Stove - Accessories???

[pwb]

Here's a few pics of mine and it's contents Tytek .

Morrisons pot ( With lid handle and a wire bail )
Pot grab.
Pot supports ( fence wire )
Trangia burner.
Matches and lighter.
Grill ( 120mm computer fan grill )
Thick aluminium plate, for Hexi blocks or raising meths burner.
Legs ( Staifix builders ties )
Fold-a-Cup.
Thick aluminium foil ash pan, Warthog 1981 idea.
The above all fit inside the Hobo stove.

Also things outwith the stove like a bag ( Aussie combat trouser leg ), Spork, blow poker,Swedish Kuska and wind shield etc.

The burn plate and grill allows the use of pots which don't fit down inside the Hobo stove, such as metal mugs.
Here being used with Hexi and an 85 pat mug.

The wind shield fits the stove really well, locks on to the holes in the legs

I really like mine , have had great fun putting it together and adapting it, in fact I've started on number two more akin to Waylands current one.

Cheers ,
Pete.

 

[FGYT]

TEh whole set is clever and well adapted etc

However to me the detail of the Pot lid with the slot to make the D ring stand up so easy to get hold of when in use but can be folded flat for storage is a brillantly simple solution

ATB

Duncan

Here's a few pics of mine and it's contents Tytek .

Morrisons pot ( With lid handle and a wire bail )

 

[pwb]

Thanks Duncan.
Nicked the pot lid handle idea from MSR

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[Toddy]

Hmmm, maybe mine's not so posh
It's sound though, and it draws really well too.

Hobo stove in it's linen bag.

Bag opened, stove complete with blow poker.

Bag emptied, strap off, blow poker, cork mat, cutting board, two bowls and padded cloth.

Billy, supports and cutlery pulled out of stove.

Support legs, third bowl, mug, greenheat sachets, tea, coffee and sugar.

Legs in slots, supports through holes, billy on top boiling water for coffee. Shows the fuel feed cut out too.

Fold down D rings on the billy sides, the bail sits around the base of the stove in the bag.

Hot coffee in a couple of minutes

By the time I drink my coffee the stove is cool enough to be cleaned out and packed away. It didn't even melt the snow on the back path


The larger bowl came from Ikea, it's a perfect fit for the drainer. The next two fit inside.
I find bowls easier than plates when eating outside. The little one is handy for putting things down into, fork, spoon, that kind of thing. Keeps them clean and off the ground. Good for prep work too. I have also used them to heat up stuff while I'm eating something else out of the billy. Like custard for cake or hot milk for chocolate.
The padded cloth not only stops any rattling, it's incredibly useful for catching hold of hot bits of metal , insulates under the bowl when in use too.

I have loads of bits and pieces that change in and out as the notion takes me, a tiny wooden spatula is awfully useful for stirring right into the corners of the billy and is usually in the kit too.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[tytek]

The last 2 posts are the best by far!

I like how you both did yours on legs - they look very similar.
Love the little containers for coffee, sugar,etc - It's just a matter of finding things that fit.
I also like the idea of a 'chopping board' as you always need a clean surface for food prep.

 

[warthog1981]

Here's My hobo stove all packed up

and unpacked

The slid on legs were puubs idea I just made them up with what I had lying around

Consists of
Woolworth's cutlery drainer there a little bit thicker than the Ikea ones
tent peg pot supports
Folded pipe slip on legs witch are tight enough that you can pick up and move the stove around without them falling of.
Tinfoil ash pan and heat reflector
home made billy can fence wire bail
stainless steel pot grip always handy
a long tea spoon and eating spoon
Small aluminium blow poker
Pouch that it fits in
military trangia burner always full just in case
folding handled cup

I tend to carry my drinks in a separate dry bag with snacks in it to

 

[dorkingbushcraft]

my mum was pretty anoied to find her cuttlery drainer in my shed with a big hole in the side.

 

[addo]

Ive had to replace a couple quick after the mrs shouted that there was no where to put the cutlery when washing up. When walking round Ikea and we see the enormous pallet of drainers, she always asks me if we need to put in another just in case. I did a large ss biscuit barrel to suit the medium tataonka billy, works a treat but massive to pack.

 

[tytek]

What would you suggest for making the leg holders?
I have found a source for the 'wall tie' legs but I'm not too sure what to use to hold them. Is there an 'off the shelf' item?

 

[pwb]

What would you suggest for making the leg holders?
I have found a source for the 'wall tie' legs but I'm not too sure what to use to hold them. Is there an 'off the shelf' item?

Hi tytek,

I used an old length of stainless steel bent to make a slot for the leg , bit of a pain to get the fit right.

I like the look of Warthog 1981's method better to be honest . Looks like he's used spacers instead of bending, far neater.

Hope this helps.

Cheers'
Pete.

 

[tytek]

I like yours Pete - I prefer the shaped design as there is less to go wrong (or lose).
Warthogs is as good - I just prefer the 1 piece design.

These leg/holders could be fitted to the tops of the stove too.
If you had a bigger pot it would give a stable platform to use.

 

[pwb]

These leg/holders could be fitted to the tops of the stove too.
If you had a bigger pot it would give a stable platform to use.

Cheers Tom,

Sounds like a good idea .

That's what's what I like about Hobo stoves, the adapting and tweaking.
I'm amazed at the contents of Toddy's Hobo, it's like the Tardis .

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[warthog1981]

Yeah mine are just small washers for spacers with a scrap bit of stainless drilled and bolted on.
You don't loose any of the washers I never have just make sure you tighten the bolts right up and they stay sound

cheers Russ

 

[Wayland]

I feel quite humble about mine these days.

I've seen so many good ideas that I've been tempted to add but I'm kind of used to mine the way it is now.

 

[hiho]

make anothe rone then wayland

got about 4 on the go.... shame i never make it out to use them

 

[Bumpy]

Recently found a good source for the folding cups (a la Wayland - thanks!):
http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=144435624
They do a variety of colours too so you don't end up losing your olive green one in the long grass!

 

[jonajuna]

which stand is it people are using?

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30011832 at 13.5cm high

or

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30131716 at 18cm high and twice the price

although im wondering whether to just buy 1 of each and fiddle and poke and see what comes out of it

 

[warthog1981]

Most people use the shorter one but I do have two of the taller ones that I made up a while age

cheers Russ

 

[jonajuna]

okies, thanks, thats what i guessed from the pics. have 2 on order (via me mum as nearest ikea to me is 40 miles away or 3 from her!) and will hoefully get in the post by the weekend so i can get fiddling and cutting and burning!! lol

edit 2 add: shes just texted me to say she has them on her drainer! so im getting her old ones and she can have a new set (that i am buying of course!!)

 

[Tank]

I have been putting a Hobo Stove set together, been searching for months and now got the main pots to make my Hobo Set.

Just need to put some handles on and cut some holes etc.

this little set is two billys in one. the larger one can be used on fires and smaller one on hobo stove.

Also got these 2 little pots, not sure what i can use them for... char cloth maybe

Total cost so far £1