Those are real finds. I was unaware alcohol stoves have such a history. Can you imagine a company manufacturing those ion the east and west coast before air or train travel? Even telegraph was spotty. Sparks the imagination, doesn't it?
That one is like mine and the raised letters in the firepot say "clay before using". If that is not done, the cast iron will burn out. I am a retired tool and die maker.
I used Kasen-it but I believe it’s not available anymore. There is a new compound that is used but I can’t give a review on it because I haven’t used it. It’s called Cherry-Red case hardening. You’re most welcome buddy!
@@mountainghost4523 I have used Cherry Red on several frizzens with satisfactory results... probably not quite as good as Kasenit... but it was pulled from the market due to cyanide content...
Thank you, exactly you control the heat 100% and you can go from warming a beverage to welding temperature in very short time. They’re handy for a multitude of projects! Thanks again
Unfortunately the 6 lane Highway isn’t far enough away. The only relief from it is after midnight when the traffic dies down. We have 15 acres here and it’s a mile and a half from our house.
@@craigcook1571 you know that’s interesting that you mention haints, I just found today an old news article in one of my antique books that spoke of haunts and haints of the Catskills. I thought I was the only one that used that word still. Bravo my friend!
Thank you, it’s definitely a good forge. I haven’t really played around with different ways only to use a crucible with the kasenit in a campfire and also hot oil dipping which takes 2 heats and the second heat is dipped in room temperature water until the item is cool. They both work but the way I do it is quick and efficient for the time that I have. I’m always looking for cool ways to do things especially historically correct ones.
..Great looking and performing guns sir. It's that time of year when folks should be checking out their equipment instead of the day they are going to use it...
Thank you! Before firing an original piece I usually strip it down and I have steps I go through to verify the stability of the breech and barrel. It usually takes 3-4 hours. I whole heartedly agree! I usually work with mine year round.
Thank you, feels good to be back in the woods!!! That Fowler had been in a collection for who knows how many decades. The 54 I just picked up a few weeks ago, I can’t find wait to put that on paper!!! Thank you my brother! Have a great week!
Simplicity at its finest. Oh how I love my ole broad axe. Basically the same animal you have there. Wow those men were true brutes to swing 7 or 8 pounds of iron for any length of time. Yes ole broad will move some wood for sure
Just found one of these stoves this weekend at a yard sale, I wasn't sure if it was complete or what a few pieces were but it is all good. Thanks for posting this video.
I used one of these for a boyscout trip. We did a backpacking adventure for 4 weeks. We used the stove 3 times a day everyday. Great stove. It was much easier to carry then the other stoves. Especially when you consider it was 1985. Haven’t seen one in years. Mine didn’t have a chimney.
You’re lucky to have had one! Our scoutmaster was a Marine and everything was over a fire. I hope that you get another one someday just to play around with.
I've acquired 2 of the Whitall Tatum pocket stoves and have decided the base and pot stand are worth their weight to carry - one for the backpack, and one for the day hike bag. Ultra light has no value when your pot tips over, and this one is solid! But instead of the burner I use solid fuel or the Pillbottle stove. Still under 6 oz.
Excellent Axe Brother... I believe My Dad had one like this when We were kids... Who knows what could of happen with it... We probably lost it playing around with it... Hmm lol makes sense to Me, I remember playing with His tools... Nice Channel My Friend... Thank You... 👍🏻
I know exactly what you’re talking about!!! I used to lose an occasional hammer up in the hills when I was small. Building forts was hard work as a 7 year old kid😂.
Back when these were made gasoline didn't have all the additives it does now white gas is the gasoline of the 1940s to 1960s or so except no lead. Using white gas is the proper fuel in reality and much safer for you because it doesn't release as many toxins. Also, although I haven't gotten to inspect one of these in person, according to pictures and other videos didn't these come with a plug for the burner coil to prevent gas leakage?
..enjoy watching old tools being put back into service. back in the day not everybody had a horse, wagon or cart to haul things from location to location...
Thank you! Most of my shop is old tools including myself😂. You’re absolutely correct, the old blacksmiths on the frontier had to barter for everything. I have a friend who’s gr gr grandfather moved west during the time of the railroad being built. He used a small forge and the railroad track as an anvil😂. He only had that small forge and one hammer in his possessions on the mule.
I subscribed to your channel in hopes that you do put a video up. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, we all were. We can all learn from each other and help each other. You may have a way of doing something that other smiths don’t know, share it brother! Keep our community strong! One cool thing is that a great portion of us support each other.
@@mountainghost4523 ..Thank you sir for the subscription but it isn't necessary. i'm not technically inclined. i would have to get one of my gran-bratz to do it. then again i doubt if they could turn loose of their facing book klick kok or other social stuff to do it...
Great video! I have a small original 18th century trivet with the handle holder. Great piece of gear! It shows having been repaired a couple times in its life.
It’s my pleasure! You’re welcome! I’m hoping that it’ll bring more interest in these little stoves and folks will start looking for them and using them. They’re a lot of fun and they work really well.
Nice rifle. I love the octagon to round barrels. I bet your viewers would love to see a video on that rifle, it's history and caliber. I sure would. Thanks for sharing.
That little stove is in mint condition. It looks 60's or 70's. In the 80's I bought a Coleman 2 burner camp stove that will burn white gas or gasoline. All I have ever ran in it is gasoline. My ex wife was so pissed that I spent $54.00 on that stove. Well I still have it and it works excellent, unlike the ex wife.
Those trangia stoves look interesting! I’ve never used one but will endup with one more than likely. You’re welcome and I’ll try to keep oddball stoves in the mix. Thank you!
Very cool collection. I have a hobo stove,( stick stove), I made out of a couple of tin cans. Works very well but it's difficult to fold up, lol. What a score picking those up so cheap.
I love the hobo stoves, they’re fantastic and we did a bit with the Boy Scouts years ago using them. If it works use it! I wouldn’t be too worried about folding the hobo stoves up as well as they work lol. They’re still pretty darn light. Every once in a while I get lucky, I never really go out looking for specific things, I just grab what looks old and cool then learn how to use them. Thank you for watching and have a great day my friend!
