They were great stoves - I had one back in about 1981 or so. Far better than the Trangia. I would love to get my hands on a working example now
Finn in Norway has some ex-Norwegian army 111Ts in good condition for sale at very reasonable prices. I got one from him. His email is...
MotoMike from SOTP ? It's Perthshire Wood Canvas here under my stovie name. Welcome to a forum that is just as nice as SOTP !
A quick update for everyone. The poorly-burning 111T has had a birthday with new pricker, new leather-cup pump and a general fiddle with the...
I always take a Jetboil on my hill-walking (= hiking) trips, complete with a minibrew kit for making soup, tea, coffee etc. Absoutely briliant -...
Off to try it right now. My (brand new) 8R is rubbish at the moment, even with all my lighting wiles !
What about the puff of flame from the spindle area ? I have the same problem with my manky 111T. I must admit I took the valve apart and all the...
Thanks for all the opinions. I've decided to do the decent thing and a) try fix the mechanicals on the poor burner stove and b) make a serious...
Perhaps I should get out more but I am being bothered by a dilemma. I have one Optimus 111T that has a beautiful burner, never underburns, lights...
For those searching for that elusive good quality 111T for your collection, our friend Finn in Norway has some very good condition ex-army 111Ts...
The Cosmos Blue auto paint will look great but melt under the burner inside and outside the case ! I tried this and am now moving on to matt blue...
Thanks for all the advice and especially to Doc Mark for the kind offer (long way to send it !) I'll have another fiddle and also remove the...
Despite all the advice received, my brand new SVEA 123R continues to pulse throughout the time it is lit. I have fitted a "wick" to take more...
What everyone says here in the replies is what I would have thought, but I read of several savants here who have used FCB auto spray paint on...
I've been experimenting with trying to paint some old 111s, and here are a few observations : "Hammerite" type paint - does the job, doesn't look...
Hello all Does anyone know where I could get a mini pump for my 123R / 8R in the UK or do I have to order from the US somewhere ? Thanks
I was told that the slot-style pressure cap was a feature of older 111s, whereas the hex-style cap is later. Managed to get my 111C boiling much...
The 111T has a leather cup, freshly soaked in olive oil ! I know what you mean about the stealth factor...
Well I got the last member of my 111 family throught the mail today - the 111T. I have got them all up and running and here are a few pictures :...
Just ordered one from Finn myself. Great guy to deal with
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