Making 1/2 pinter stove legs "freehand"

I have a couple of Primus 96s (and similar) that have one of the original factory legs (pot stands) missing. My mission was to allocate original legs to the oldest and make up a couple of sets of replacement legs from stainless steel (as I has done here).

Coincidentally a member posted a No.96 that was missing the legs, so I though I would post my method for making replacement legs (NOTE: these are not identical to the original legs).



1. The model I use for my legs is not the Primus No.96. The reason for that is the original Primus legs have the "kink" at the bottom. I'm not convinced that that "kink" does not result in dents in the top rim of the tank. Anyway, its not needed to keep the legs stable.

2. The model I use is a 1-pinter XXXX. The XXXX is on the left, the original Primus No.96 is on the right. The material for the replacement 3/16" stainless steel rod.




The first bend is top using two tubes slightly bigger than the rod:





The second (last) bend is to make the leg "upright".





After cutting the end of the leg to the correct length, it is time to put a flat face on the side facing the tank. A steel block and a big hammer will do the job.



As the 3/16" rod is a little too large, I use sandpaper and the Dremel to "round it to fit.






Cheers

Tony

@Graham P

 

Nice work!

I bough couple of meters of SS rod for same project but they been waiting for my inspiration more than one year...

 

And my next (woops) edit is: the Xxxx referred to above is a 1/2 pint "Monitor".

The original Monitor legs fit the No.96s very well and that's why I used them as the model.

Cheers

Tony

 

Nice work!

I made a jig with 2-pieces of approx 1/2" solid rod welded parallel across a piece 1/4" flat stock.
Hold it fast in the shop vise and Voila.

 

Tony, it's simple and works.

 

Hi Tony, nice photo tutorial. A slight refinement is to make ridge and furrow "notches" on the top surface of the legs in order to stop pans and kettles sliding about:

https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/primus-no-96-1953.28323/

https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/replacement-legs-for-a-phoebus-no-625.28650/

I brace the leg with the top bend supported, place a sharp chisel at an approx. 45 deg. angle to the top surface, and then strike the chisel with a hammer. It doesn't take long once you get into the swing of things.

Best Regards,
Kerophile.

 

Nice work. I use a more sophisticated way, look for parts on the bay or fax a order to Base Camp. )
Duane

 

I used mild steel to made my last set and was concerned about rust on the newly cut and filed edges so I put them in a zip-loc bag with a chemical cold blueing paste and let them set. It evened out their patina.

 

@kerophile

I did make notches (as inspired by you).

But, having done so after making the leg, I now think it would be better practice to put the notches in before the first bend (ie on the straight rod). That would overcome the tendency for the hard stainless steel to bend a bit (and needing to be re-set) when the notches are made after the bending process. I'll give it a go and post pics later.

Cheers

Tony

 

Hi Tony, I rest a section of flat bar on top of the partly open jaws of a large vice. I hang the leg on this plate so the top surface is uppermost. I then tighten the vice to secure the leg. This provides a secure and supported workpiece on which the ridge and furrow serrations can be made.
Best Regards,
Kerophile.

 

Aaahhh, Tony, It is refreshing to see that someone else has a cluttered workbench!

Excellent workmanship on the stove legs!!

Tom

 

@Greeley

That was after I tidied it up!

Cheers

Tony

 

@kerophile

I used your method for putting in the notches.

My observation is that hard steel like this stainless steel has the propensity to bend slightly in the direction of the force applied (see third picture below).

No great deal because it's easily rectified:






Note the slight upwards bend after putting in the notches.



Easily rectified with some judicious hammering.


Cheers

Tony

 

Hi Tony @Tony Press , as you say, easily rectified,
I nearly commented "you have good legs"
Best Regards,
George.

 

@kerophile

The knees are still holing out!!!.

 

I needed to make one stove leg for an Optimus 200.

This time I had the assistance of a small tool I bought off the Bay of Evil.














Completed leg tomorrow…


Cheers

Tony

 

Finished leg.




Cheers

Tony

 

Nice work mate.

 

Very nice! I have just ordered a similar jig.

 

could someone provide a link to the jig (s) available?


Thanks