Doc Mark has posted here some of his stoves and this got me wondering on how many stoves I got over the 4 odd years since my stove mania had been ignited. I could just go out and count them, but that would be no fun. So I decided to post them here and count them I'll begin with my Optimus 111 collection: There are a moddest 5 of them. 2x a 111T, 2x a regular 111 and 1x a 111b(far right is a b). 2 are in spotless condition(2 outer stoves) 1 is a bit used(2nd from the left) and 2 are truly user stoves. The 2nd from the right is a user stove but also my 1st Optimus 111. I think it is a very old one, because it has a burner which has the 2 whole tubes and not 1.5 if you know what I mean. But don't know for sure how old it is. I am away for the rest of the week, so I can't get any flame shots, but I will try and post flame shots if I can. Anyway. That's 5 stoves.
OK, for the newbies among us can someone identify the stoves in the above post from left to right? I need to know so If I'm looking at a stove in a flea market, I'll be able to identify it. Also a brief short form description of the characteristics to look for when trying to identify this genre of stoves would be truly appreciated. Stan
https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/ i was confused at first too, but have it sorted out now... my take (experts may want to chime in): 111 - powerful kerosene stove! 111T - versatile (coleman, kero, alcohol) and quiet 111b - coleman only so, we have a 111T, 111, 111T, 111, 111b (l. to r.) i was very fortunate to get in on the recent on-line vendor surplus liquidation - the only way i would have known about it was due to the diligence and kindness of fellow CCS members - i am forever in their debt willie
I agree with Andrew, buy it first (if it does look like a stove and CHEAP!) then find out afterwards what model and if any parts are missing Ron
So, correct me if I'm wrong, the 111-T has a slightly bigger tank than the 111. It also has the silent burner cap. The two 111's have different colour knobs so that doesn't mean anything. The 111-b has a sticker on it, does that say "petrol only"? Any other differentiating characteristics that I missed? (different style of burners/heat shields etc?) Stan Edit: tnx for the gallery tip Willie. So the 111 and the 111-T both have 4 burner tubes down below but the 111 - has only 2 burner tubes. Got it.
Hey nice collection! Looks great. You have some nice 111s and a Radius in the back too! What looks really cool is what looks like a BIG search light on the left. Thanks! sam
Thanks for the posts. You are correct linuc author, from left to right it's a 111T, 111(3 feeder tubes), 111T, 111(4 feeder tubes) and a 111b(Yes it says so on the sticker ) @sam That big search light is the famous Tilley FL6 flood light. It's the old version of what we here in holland call a 'work light' It's mirror is made in such a way that it 'floods' an area with light instead of pinpointing it's light to 1 specific point as with a search light. Tilley also made a search light, but those are rare beasts, but I have seen 2 or 3 of them in my visits to the Newark event. I think they are called a Tilley SL5 or SL6, others will probably know better. But with those one can change the distance between the back mirror and the light point thus changing it's focussing point. Realy nice lanterns. Anyway, I won't be back home till next monday, so no more counting till then. regards, Arjan. PS. Could a mod please remove the thumb's down... I must have accidently clicked on it without noticing(it was late) and I saw it to late(darn edit timeout and all...) Thank you.
I will sacond that notion! Been There Done That (BTDT)! {I am looking for a Borde in that fine collection, looking for a Borde, looking for a Borde, looking for a Borde, looking for a Borde, looking for a Borde, looking........ }
YES! In the States that is often the advice given. "You have to pass the Bill so that you can read what's in it!" Much wailing and gnashing of teeth usually follows though. Just joshing y'all!
Good Morning, Arjan, VERY nice collection, my Friend!! Well done, and many thanks for sharing it with us here at CCS!! Your lanterns are very nice, too, and well worth viewing. Stan, I do not think that there should be any difference in the size of the fuel tank on Arjan's great 111 family of stoves. At least, I've never noticed any difference in the ones I own and use. Never actually measured them, though.... Again, very nice collection, Arjan, and thanks, very much, for sharing it with us!! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
Well, Doc. I also took these pictures of my lanterns to show on BBL, but I guess on here will do to. I hope you guys enjoy them: Regards, Arjan. ps. For those who are wondering, yes, those are meat hooks
Well, you already have seen the stove on the other pictures and I have some photo's that I haven't posted here yet from old year's day(31-12-2010) where I made some 'oil bolls' as they are called here in Holland. I used me Primus No.2 for that task: One begins by making the dough: Then heat up the oil to deep fry them: And when it's at the right temperature: You can deep fry the oil bolls: Done! Here a picture of the full setup with my Coleman 200A lighting up the place: And that makes 6 stoves. Regards, Arjan
Hi Arjan Nice collection and an acomplished chef too, Now i know where to stop for lunch on my way to Germany this year ! Ray Al Hope the ditmar is making progress
Arjan Isn't that a 'turm' tucked away on the top shelf behind your lantern ? Doesn't that make severn ? Ray
Arjan, I've made similar 'oil bolls' here in the US and call them 'scones' - balls of dough thrown into hot oil and then eaten with raspberry jam or butter. Yum! Anyone else call them scones? Thanks Arjan, nice pics and nice stove! sam
