My Covid-19 and later projects
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Project 92
Soda can stove
OK it is old hat and I have done a couple of different designs in the past ... but I just fancied having another go on a design closer to a Trangia stove than previous attempts. I got the instructions by Googling "Soda Can Stoves" ...
I used Ribena cans for this first try and used it as my primary stove for a weekend's meet in West Wales - and I am pleased to report that it worked fine! I set it into a Crusader 2 wind shield where it was a good fit. I also made a simmer ring but used the trangia simmer ring as a snuffer.
Having collected afew used beer cans over the weekend I now intend making a neater example (or several) along with matching simmer rings and snuffers.
Soda can stove
OK it is old hat and I have done a couple of different designs in the past ... but I just fancied having another go on a design closer to a Trangia stove than previous attempts. I got the instructions by Googling "Soda Can Stoves" ...
I used Ribena cans for this first try and used it as my primary stove for a weekend's meet in West Wales - and I am pleased to report that it worked fine! I set it into a Crusader 2 wind shield where it was a good fit. I also made a simmer ring but used the trangia simmer ring as a snuffer.
Having collected afew used beer cans over the weekend I now intend making a neater example (or several) along with matching simmer rings and snuffers.
Project 93
A new camp table
Made from willow and hazel, lashed with a variety of synthetic cordage ... I just needed a new table to replace the old one that had rotted on site... tables are an essential for me - at least on a much used static site
You can also see that previous projects are now a regular part of my set up
A new camp table
Made from willow and hazel, lashed with a variety of synthetic cordage ... I just needed a new table to replace the old one that had rotted on site... tables are an essential for me - at least on a much used static site
You can also see that previous projects are now a regular part of my set up
I despair of myself at times. Another amazing show of John's work and my first thought is John drinks Punk IPA!Project 93
A new camp table
Made from willow and hazel, lashed with a variety of synthetic cordage ... I just needed a new table to replace the old one that had rotted on site... tables are an essential for me - at least on a much used static site
You can also see that previous projects are now a regular part of my set up
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Project 93
The Doom Bar Stove set
My third Soda/Beer Can meths burner - with a Beer Can Wind Shield!
The windshield is designed for Crusader Mug and is made from beer cans the former I made my mug lid on, staples, angle brackets and heat resistant tape ... a bit of a "proof of concept" project....
As I am planning my next meet as a "100% home made" event for me (clothing and all equipment made by me - hence some of my recent projects...) I made sure the windshield was big enough to take my small billycan (made from a tea-caddy) as well as the mug....
The Doom Bar Stove set
My third Soda/Beer Can meths burner - with a Beer Can Wind Shield!
The windshield is designed for Crusader Mug and is made from beer cans the former I made my mug lid on, staples, angle brackets and heat resistant tape ... a bit of a "proof of concept" project....
As I am planning my next meet as a "100% home made" event for me (clothing and all equipment made by me - hence some of my recent projects...) I made sure the windshield was big enough to take my small billycan (made from a tea-caddy) as well as the mug....
Project 94
Boxwood forks
I was thinking of making a bone/horn/antler fork as all my wooden forks have tines that (to make them strong enough) tend to be a bit thick and blunt ... and not very useful!
Then, out of the blue, I am offered some thick and seasoned Boxwood
Very hard, very dense, very strong, quite knotty and twisted I knew that this was going to be ideal for my fork!
It was not easy to carve and shape (see the qualities above) but I think it was worth the effort! Sanded to 000 grade wire wool and finished with flax oil.
Boxwood forks
I was thinking of making a bone/horn/antler fork as all my wooden forks have tines that (to make them strong enough) tend to be a bit thick and blunt ... and not very useful!
Then, out of the blue, I am offered some thick and seasoned Boxwood
Very hard, very dense, very strong, quite knotty and twisted I knew that this was going to be ideal for my fork!
It was not easy to carve and shape (see the qualities above) but I think it was worth the effort! Sanded to 000 grade wire wool and finished with flax oil.
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