Hi Magnus, I LOVE those stoves, I suppose they were made for some industrial use or heating stew in giant kettles, but they are so insane as camp...
Hello Magnus, What a beautiful stove! I have long thought that yours is the most perfect name for a stove collector "Mag" as in magnet with "us"...
Okay. But I'll bet that, the more of one's "crops" one smokes, the better the magic stuff in bottles from Holland seems to work. The guy on the...
Hey David, I once heard, on the kooky left-wing radio to which I listen, an interview with a guy who was selling a special, extra-healthy water...
Hey Cabriolet, Nice batch of 8s; I guess you'll be the organizer for your local WOED- Worldwide Optimus Eight Day - extravaganza on August 8...
Hey Crunchy, That's a very nice 8R and a helluva good deal; I'm jealous because mine aren't embossed and I really like that look. Now you're ready...
Beautifully done and documented Johan, thanks so much. Best... Gary
Yay, celebrate the 8. I've gotta agree with Doc, spilled fuel is why you see so many scabrous, rusty Optimus 8s. I try to take care of my gear...
Hey Jan-Willem, Very resourceful, nice job. Thanks for showing us. Best... Gary
A spot weld will upset the paint the least - you could cover it with an amusing sticker. Enough heat to solder will scorch several square inches...
Oops, I am an old guy. It's the look of the pop-rivet head that I don't like, but you're absolutely right, a pop-rivet will do. Thanks, Gary
Hello Sefaudi, That is a fantastic looking stove; I love the fact that the burners are different sizes and individually controllable. If you buy...
Hey alnl, May I call you alnl? Many of the WOED* regional conclaves will feature side-by-side boil-offs. TAG Heuer is a semi-official sponsor of...
I've got an 8R with a missing spanner clip and I have piles of debris including many kinds of metal and a spot welder. It would be easy to make a...
Me too. Let's start discussing potential dates and locations. Gary
I'm no expert, but I'm guessing that the needle, along with its rod and associated mechanism, though convenient, restricts flow.
Oops. I saw VA and thought VT. L8r, Gary
Hey PK, I'm no expert, but I think the 8R has the internal pricker that clears the orifice when you turn the valve all the way counter-clockwise....
"I've been doing that for years, and it hasn't fallen off yet.................. Just gets bigger !!!!! And they always come with a spare, though...
Hello Motoshi, I don't know so must not teach, but thank you for sharing your very unusual stoves with us. If you have more I would love to see...
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