At least once a week, sometimes more. Out on the back porch when I want a hot breakfast. The wife prefers bacon be cooked outside and I gladly...
Electrolysis is an amazing process. I had a friend who did a pot bellied wood stove using a small welder and a large garbage can (plastic of...
I have bought all my seals from Fettlebox and have been pleased with quality and service. You can get some things through the eBay stores but I...
Welcome to kerosene. I love it. I believe you are correct on your fetters get assessment but will leave the details to the experts. I am still...
My first Optimus was a 45 that I found in a thrift shop for $15.00 and I had a $10 credit! Never used one before so googled it, put in some...
Just discussed with the bride and I hope to attend. She doesn't camp and has an engagement that weekend. I will be in a small jeep and will have...
Are the tanks the same size. If you look at the bottom of them does one seem lower then the other? I am no exert, there are more knowledgeable...
Enrique, Thank you for your reference to Rio Grande do Sol. I have spent several hours reading about the history and geography of the area. I see...
[ATTACH] Perhaps for a trip up the Amazon, this battered kettle would serve better.
Once again Shagratork, very obvious once you point it out. You have a logical mind. Thank you for your imput.
Thank you Enrique! Plain as the nose on my face once you point it out. I was sure the international flavor of this forum would quickly solve the...
I thought they looked like nails also but the heads are rounded. Likely the same type of manufacturing techniques as nail making but I think these...
[ATTACH] Just got back from a whirlwind vacation to the Oregon Coast and tried to hit every antique and junk shop as possible. I am sure due to...
'A beautiful little stove and your photography is outstanding.
Thank you for the link and extra photos.
Excellant rescue! You will enjoy it all the more knowing the work you personally put into it. I like your jig and will copy it. I also will...
Thank you Peter, I was guessing around then based on the other 45 posts. It is still amazing how what is essentially the same design for over a...
With brass and copper, cookware or stoves, I tend to only polish if corrosion in the form of verdigris has formed. Not only toxic, it will...
[ATTACH] Thought I would add this one to collective wisdom. Picked it up a few months back much like you see it, missing the legs and top burner...
SomiZ, Pots world wide seem to have so much in common. If you think about it, it is the most efficient way to cook if food is scarce. Nothing...
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