Thanks DOC if you could keep an eye open for me it would be GREAT!!! Looking forward to the Diagram. Rik Thanks heaps but the Purple Flame has a Traingia Burner in it. The pot set looks the similar though. Tried to find it on Aus Ebay but won't come up there. Uk Ebay doesn't show up all the Aus Stoves either. Has anyone found simialar or do I have to adjust some setting somewhere? Spuds Any news on the hose adaptor and how did the metho restrictor go??
I would say Trangia style - it's taller than the Trangia, seemingly made of brass, and a fair bit heavier. I believe that Leigh Marsden has a fair few left, and they are good bits of kit, excellent for the price, I only paid ?15 including postage ! Worth it for the pans alone Cheers
No news on the hose adapter. I have 0.6 lt. fuel bottle and a pump assembly from an Optimus Nova stove which has a neat little fuel filter screwed into the collar of the pump. The Nova fiuel line clips into this with a clever locking system, but I am hoping to find a way of then attaching the other end of the fuel line to the burner of a 111T. Some type of an adapter will be needed, as I think the thread sizes don't match ! All in the future. First I have to try to get the 111T up and running ... another long fettle job The meths restrictor is similarly at the end of a long finger ! If I ever manage to finish the fettle, the intention is to adapt the burner from the 111T to a Trangia wind shield and pan set, to create a Frankenstove Optimus Explorer n.11. Check out the thread that Rik posted ... I like the idea a lot !!!!! Spudz
High all Catogan was right but I was thinking that with a plate over the holes in the bottom of the windscreen and a home-made burner I could have one of this type of set up. The pots etc look the same but the frypan is differrent with no wrinkles of the botttom of it. But I suppose I would have to use a real pan if I want to fry something anyway. The idea of the frypan on top with the holes underneath seems like a good idea making it open to a bigger pan etc No sloshing of metho seems safer in a small tinnie. But may have to think of a quick shut down system for it. For when "IT ALL HAPPENS" Maybe a small computer fan or 1.5 volt motor and blade off my home-made 6' zip type stove would be a good experiment to turbo charge it up more. Then I'd have to go to a Trangia so the flames can shoot straight up. Get to the 3 minute for 1 litre thing one day. ( 100 ml metho and huge flames shooting up doesn't quite cut it but then it would look good at night wouldn't it??....Than maybe it would instant flare /signal device) No wonder I use to love being it the rural fire briigade.
Emailed the seller and he said he ship one over for me if I win that is. Thanks everyone again. Seems like as nice enough bloke. Bruce
Hey, Bruce, looks like you've won it - - and no competition , I had the other one - but not without competition , still, mine will be 'run in' before you see yours
O.K Jules Yours will be burnt out before mine also then!!! Let us know the burn time , usage of it and general specs and stuff. So eventually when I get it I'll know what to expect from it. Mine will most likey be sent on a slowwww boat or canoe or something. Bruce
Jc Did you mean" One up on yu' mate"lol or "up you mate!!" twisted Don't care it's cool 8) I'll get there I'll have half an 81. Now for the burner.
now then medears , what a great thread...big thanks to doc mark for the ko. realising to get a posting of that quality takes planning , logistics , time , enthusiasm & ill wager , the ...occasional expletive.............plus of course quality pics & masterly wordsmithing .... DOC MARK thank you ..im sure,not only from myself , but , judging from the number of replies ....from .many other viewers with an interest in ALCOHOL burners .. cheers ... mines a guinnes , guince ,guinnees ,guness. oh b**********s mines a ginger beer . as im sure youre more than aware a posting of interest creates an amount of work for the poster,requests for pics, more pics ,different angle pics .. more info ..more correspondance .. more nights burning the midnight oil (worthy activity & a good band )... all tied around work & family . the need to keep body & soul together ,whilst turning a buck......with a hectic social life & etc etc ok ok ill cut to the chase .... we need more info.... if like me all the tinkerers ( i reckon more than three people are at around this state of construction( see pics) ) are hitting a wall ......not having seen a 81 being filled ...why doesnt the fuel go straight through the damper hole?? does the custom measure/filler have a side outlet to direct the fuel in to the kapok(heat proof absorption material)?? or cant i see the woods ....... 1 the tube , from steel beer can, will be center carburettor.. is this a single tube with piercings in the kapok zone ( cptn kirks fav holiday spot)..or two stubs with ?????? in between them . 2 the tin is a, found in the motorway services , travel sweet container ..paint burnt & wire wooled to take solder.. 3 ....... thanks in advance for what comes...from all who have/will contribute to this most interesting,informative & motivational of topics.... impatience is a virtue .... im off to get my fingers burnt ....that soldering irons b******y dangerous methinks this could be a rocket of a burner.... doc mark reports 1 ft flames ... .. ...from meths.. 8) will report back .... im on one ....... will keep taking the medicine keep it blue nick
Hey, Nick, HOLY MOLY, Lad!! First, thanks, very much, for the very kind comments! This has turned into a great thread, and it just goes to illustrate, as you so rightly pointed out, how many of us love our Meths burners!! Your work on crafting a new Meths burner is outstanding, Nick!! You have made fine progress, and it looks like you have thought out the problems, and solved most of them, quite nicely! Though I cannot do it right at this moment, I WILL take photos of the "Safe Fill", so you can see how it works, and why it doesn't leak Meths all over the place when filling the burner. I'll make the drawings I promised to Bruce, too, and will post it all in the next few days. Right now, Sweet Bride and I are celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary, by working!! 8) Not to worry, though. We've a nice dinner planned for this evening, and maybe a movie, too. We're excited about seeing Johnny Depp's work in the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie!! Again, outstanding job on your Meths-Franken stove, Nick!! I think you are on the right track, and that with a little tweaking this little fellow of yours will be outstanding!! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
Hey, Ian, Thanks, very much!!! We're still amazed that it's already been 26 years!! We know that we're much blessed, and are very grateful for that, every single day!! Thanks, again, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
Many congratulations from Debbie and me, as well, Doc. Where do the years go? It's a mystery..... Many happy years more!
Doc, Congrats also from JoAnne and I !!! You've still got a bit of catching up to do though 35 and counting here
Doc, Congratulations also from Nelda and I. You've got a bit of a jump on us -- we'll hit 26 in December. I don't know where all the time went, either. ....Arch
Doc 26 years!! Do they hand out medals for that! My wife would recieve one I'm sure. I'm proud to be married for 15 yrs. Brassnipples Keep taking the medication. Your making us look bad Iv'e only made a coke can one Waiting for a diagram and funnel dia etc Didn't think the tube went right though. Keep us informed of progress please. Mine may take a while as I waiting for the cookset first to arrive from over there Never owned one before..come to think of it I've seen 'em in shops but NEVER seen any-one use one in the wild or other stoves except LPG /butane things. Sometimes I wouln't get it if it came in a big brown bag marked IT. Your right about the photos etc; it is a big ask and I am greatfull for Doc to take the time out of his life to post all of this here and the other people that contribute things of similar stuff for the benifit of all. Bruce
