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X3.
wow.
that looks awesome!

 

X4 AWESOME!

 

Call it Pandoras Box

 

Made one a couple weeks ago but couldn't get it to run for shit with a pot on top. Not sure if it was the fuel (only 70% iso) or not enough air flow.

 

That's what I was figuring. Cool idea but I'm gonna stick with my MSR Pocket Rocket.

 

This.

And I'm might just find a little stand up grate to pi the pot on.. But when I tired it it worked fine. But I really made sure to make the top dents pretty good and deep

 

Thanks for all the kind comments. I had considered making a run of them, but I'm just a hobbyist and I doubt anyone would want to pay $1000 for one! Making one yourself is the fun part!

In the spirit of the forum though, I would happily share my design for anyone that wants to embark on building one themselves. It's really a simple design when you think about it, and execution was the tough part. Making a box that's actually square is a challenge! The dado saw for joining, and table saw were both crucial in keeping everything true. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

 

Blueprints?

 

I don't really have blueprints per se. I drew a sketch on a piece of notebook paper that shows general dimensions and parts. I can dig it out of the garage and scan it.

 

I made a pot stand out of really stiff wire I had and it burned great, boiled water in no time.

 

Thank you! I wonder if it could be made out of aluminum and be a little lighter?!? How much do you think your's weighs?

 

Might get something like this

http://goinggear.com/camping-hiking/camp-kitchen/grilliput-compact-stainless-steel-barbecue-361.html

 

I've got it, kinda flimsy when put together and definitely a little heavy for me to take backpacking with me. Heck, if you want one so bad I'll sell you the one I have.

 

Hmmm well I might just make one then.

But I have most of the kit done now

 

^I ran across the a few years ago. I ended up making taking the the stove with the bottom of two soda cans. Instead of flaring the inner for the "jets" I poked holes around the base of my "lid". This made the flames go straight up and allowed me to pick the diameter of my burner.

 

ya I'll prob find a tiny grill to set over the top and get a bigger pot. That was just a metal canteen I had from when I did my arctic survival school. But thanks for the input. It till heats up really good tho. And I made it out of everything I had lying around so I'm not to mad about how it turned out

 

I love coming to this thread always a new little idea for camping haha

 

Picked up Some New Camping gear this last week. Not 100% "overland"

The North Face Tadpole 23 2-Person Tent




(2) Black Diamond Obit Lights and (1) Princeton Tek Head Lamp

 

I haven't used it yet but When I set it up in the living room it was quick and more space then I thought. I'm short and skinny (5'4" 130lb) so I fit with a ton of room and can even sit on my butt and not hit my head. It will be perfect if I take a lady friend with me. Scored it on Cyber Monday through Sports Chalet for $100 and then got the Lights for $20 each and the Head lamp for $15.

 

http://www.animatedknots.com/