Ammo Can Wood Burning Tent Stove. Make a Tent Heater for Winter Camping.
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- Well, you asked for it, so here it is!
In this video I will be making a wood burning tent stove for tent camping. Using an old army surplus .50 cal ammunition can, some car exhaust parts and some scrap metal, this can be build easily using basic tools - no welding needed!
A tent stove prolongs the camping season to year round, no matter how cold the climate - the stove pipe exits the tent through a stove jack and all the smoke and harmful gases are exhausted safely outside. Being a wood burner with adjustable air intake and adjustable draw, the burn can be carefully controlled, meaning that you can keep your tent at a toasty and comfortable temperature using a fraction of the fuel that you’d need for an open fire.
It goes without saying that care is needed when using any sort of heat source in a tent - modern synthetic materials can be highly flammable and a wide range of conditions can affect how efficiently the gases are exhausted. Always ensure that sleeping bags, synthetic clothing, fuel etc are kept well away from the stove at all times and ensure there is plenty of ventilation. A carbon monoxide detector can be a life saver, so use one.
I really hope this video helps to answer some of the questions some of you have had about my old wood stove. This new version has some improvements too.
There are a few details that I forgot to mention in the video so I’ll list them below.
Thanks for watching and happy building!
Cost of build: About £60
Time taken to build: 13 hours (including filming time)
Weight of complete stove: 7kg (15 1/2Ib)
Thickness of scrap steel 1mm (3/64”)
(used on door, brackets etc)
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Hi Folks, thanks for watching! Just wanted to point you towards the description box below the video - I’ve added some additional information about the stove there - just click on the title below the video. Cheers. 🔥
Simon, a bloke in the woods hi simon, just want to say you have helped me through a really though time. My dog just died and I was really upset, then I went on TH-cam after a couple of days and saw this vid, watching it now but looks great, you da best. O.s. Can you camp on Dartmoor national park
Can you make a video detailing your polish lavvu tent you made. I want to make one but I would like a detailed list or video going more in depth. Thank you I would really appreciate it.
@Ashley Cumming Sorry to hear about your Dog - heart breaking!
Dartmoor is one of the only places in England where you CAN wild camp! 👍🏕
@Wolf Man I might do at some point. 👍🏕
Simon, a bloke in the woods yeah I went for my b day, it’s great I live like 7 miles away so I go there quite often
Keep in mind that I've only used it for a couple weeks, that being said, so far so good th-cam.com/users/postUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM . Using it at 8 ft. by 8ft. deer blind that is insulated. I have to keep the door cracked for it to get enough air to burn, but that is very likely the wood I've used. Much better quality than I expected for the price. Now if I can just take it easy in the beginning it won't be 90 degrees in my blind. All in all it seems like a keeper.
Wish you sold these, by far the best camp stove I've seen!!
Love this tutorial Simon. It has motivated me to have a bash at one, ready for winter. I'm going to be welding mine and using a mill to put holes in. I love the way you have made this so any diy type people with virtually no specialist tools can build one. Many thanks for all your videos, the have been an inspiration in my journey to adventures. Regards Tim.
Great video Simon and a good use for an old amo can thanks for sharing 👍
BRILLIANT IDEA - We used to cut a 45 gallon drum length wise and a bit of heavy guage mesh for cooking in the forces in the field! If you want a posh on you can weld hinges on the other half and make a lid!
Brilliant video you should make these and sell them they look that good xxx
Love that hole mapping. You can do the same for any opening. Map the corners and connect the dots.
Step 1. of building ammo can stove:
- remove live ammo from can before setting on fire- 😜
Yes, we laugh, but we had girl who put gorilla glue in her hair.
I am a designer and I see things from a different perspective, a lot of hard working men making stoves and thumbs up to all of them, but they don't all look good regardless the functionality, I like the fact that your finished stove has some style into it, and its quite appealing.
Brilliant! I’ve just bought a Tentipi Eldfel stove, it’s a superb bit of kit and so is yours but for less than 10% of the cost, your skills are impressive Simon.
very well done and love how you kept it simple both on the video, design of the stove , and stright to the point :) great work TY
Cool wood stove. Thanks for showing.
Wonderfully done, genius design and craftsmanship. The instructions and demonstration are excellent as well. Thank you taking the time to share your awesome ammo can stove!
Absolutely brilliant
Thanks again, still a great video! Made my own over the winter and testing it out with a black orca smokey hut 👍
Yet another great ‘Making It’ video......keep them coming......👍🏻
Wow... quite impressive, Simon! You amaze me with all your knowledge and skills and gumption to make handmade items for your use. Everything you make is always top notch, and you do a terrific job of explaining everything. Well done! Thanks for another great video as always! :-D
Excellent job, thanks.
Such skills!! I am amazed 😊 It is so saticfying watching hands handeling tools 😊
Nicely done Simon. . That must have felt very satisfying.. . Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes to you and your family xx
Outstanding video 👍
Really useful to see the build process and how you've made improvements... thanks.
Hi Simon! Great project and fantastic explanations on how to do it. ATB André
Wow fantastic wish I was clever to make one like that for lavvu. Well done
Very nice work. The improved leg design is very will thought out.
ok ok the montage makes it look easier and faster than real life but worth it and have seen these in action and totally awesome combo with a decent tent (thats made for a wood burner....gotta state that for the guy that thinks the walmart pop up tent) Are there lighter and more compact....of course but this stove has character and there are many ammo can stoves...but this one, is Mine!
Very nice build, best I have seen! Thanks for taking the time to document this for us, I appreciate you Simon, I have learned so much and enjoy the content very much
I totally agree
Thank you I will make one of these.
Great...I couldn't even make a stove as nice as the old one and you've already gone and improved on it. 😆
Great job, mate! Give Mags a pat for me.
Very clever build Simon,excellent video and info too!
outstanding!
Great video, bro.
Really impressive Simon, looks great !!
Very nice!
@simon Same here again you should start making them as I would buy one as I don’t have the tools or space to make one.
I wish I had the time!! 👍
U so amazeing
Well thought out. Nice work
Thanks, been looking to buy one but this is perfect for me, start building one this weekend. Keep up the good work.
well done.....
Very well done. Thank you
That was outstanding mate!
Awesome job a very well explained thank you
Perfect tutorial, some idea, I love it... I do have only worries about dumper, it can cause trapping carbon dioxide in the hot tent when you sleep - You know... safety.
All the best to you bud!
Thanks Arthur, I thought the same - I’m going to modify the damper so that when closed there is still some draw (gaps or holes) 👍
Very cool great idea I’ll be making one of those
Absolutely brilliant mate. Looks awesome
Atb
Foxy
Thanks mate!! 👍
hello tank. ist good vidéo !
Awesome mate
You need a welder. They make things easier and cheaper. A flux core wire welder or a DC inverter stick welder both would have done the job and both can be had for around 100 USD. i 'm going to make one like yours one day. I like to backpack, but I'm 61 years old now, and cold hurts now. that could be the trick, but i need lower weight. Thin wall stovepipe etc .
Thanks Mark! The stovepipe is the heavy bit - you could use a titanium foil stovepipe (available from SeekOutside amongst other places) and switch to a 3” fitting so
It’ll fit. 👍
Impressive! How much time did you spent on building that stove?
Thank you! It took about 13 hrs, but that included filming. 👍
Hey Simon, nice video, If you made it with the bottom of the ammo can as the top, couldn't you keep the handle for easy transport? just a thought.
Instead of grinding the handle off, why not turn it upside down and use the hinged lid as an access to remove the ashes?
The bottom, now on the top, could be used to cook on.
Simon, I saw a person use an oven gasket to replace the rubber gasket.
Nice job bloke, may have missed it but .... did you use aluminium or stainless rivets???
Just read the description .... stainless, should have known better than to ask a stupid question ..... cheers.
Hahaha - cheers James! Not such a stupid question really - I used aluminium ones on the original and dispite having that thing glowing cherry red, they withstood the temperature! 👍🔥
Hi Simon, have you thought about using fiberglass rope to replace the rubber gasket? It would create an even tighter seal between the lid and the main body and increase your control over the flame. It might also help to limit the possibility of carbon monoxide escaping.
And a grill gasket on the door is a good idea..might need to make me one of these..but when i buy an ammo can it usually ends up full and the process repeats itself 😂
Hi young-one, l was thinking about that I make one for my lavvu tent
That stove pipe upside down? Normally stove pipe is installed so rain or creosote runs down and stays inside, not coming out at the joints to run on the outside of the pipe. Otherwise, nice build!
Using the stove pipe this way ensures smoke and gases don’t escape whilst going up the flue. Any creosote I just clean off between burns, the water evaporates instantly on contact. 👍
Hello to start great job well made stove. I do have one question the rivets you used are they stainless steel our aluminium? Thinking about the high temperatures in the stove.
Hälsningar från Sverige.
Hej Hans, thank you!
The rivets ate stainless steel, but I used aluminium ones in the original stove and they held up to the temperature okay. 👍🔥
Wouldn't a carrying handle on the top make it easier to carry? Mount one in the center of the lid at a right angle to the original one (maybe reuse the original by disassembling it, and shortening it?) Even shortened to slight less then the width of the ammo box would still allow a person to fit their hand into the opening.
The issue would be the reduction in flat closing space on top of the stove - one on the side might be a good idea though. 👍
Brill vidio I'd love to have a go at making one but useless at DIY
New sub ... I'm in
This may seem obvious to some, but most likely overlooked by many and not mentioned in the video: Do NOT use *aluminium* rivets - they will melt; steel rivets ONLY!
I used stainless steel rivets in this version, although the old one was held together with aluminium rivets - which held up to the heat with no issues - I’ve had that stove burning cherry red many, many times. 👍🔥
@@simonablokeinthewoods ... ever throw a beer can in the camp fire? Aluminum melts at 1220° F and some wood fires and commercial hard wood fuel pellets can reach temperatures of 1600° to 2000° F - 400° to 800° beyond Aluminum's melting point. In this and other fire box stoves where the air is blasted into the fire base, these temps go up drastically. Regular carbon steel (soft steel) melts at 2500° to 2800° F. If I build one of these, I will use steel rivets just to be safe.
Agreed - I’m not disputing the melting point of aluminium - just saying they didn’t melt on my old stove - there are hot spots on these stoves -the areas of highest heat being on the flat top surface and where the flue exits the firebox - temps there get up to the melting point of aluminium for sure (no rivets in that area) but that temperature drops considerably at the sides and underneath - I’ve done some tests with an infrared thermometer - around 300 degrees C on the sides. 👍🔥
Do you sale any of them
Why paint it?
Ooo, I have an old ammo box.....
😠 Wooden base...
Also don't wear shorts when using a knotted wire wheel. Those bits really come off at some velocity!
Very good tip!!! 😂👍
Hello Simon hope that 2020 will be great for you and that hairy beast Maggie thanks for the ammo can video is very descriptive may God bless your brother
I have an old ammo tin in my shed and I bought a tent today, so my plan is to have another beer an continue enjoying this video
me outdoors Beware them diabeters.
@me outdoors: HAHahaha! Love the *action* being drink & watch, not build. Hahaha!
Highly motivated individuals depress me !: (! I'm drinking and enjoying ONLY.
Hey partner, just so you know you can buy a new ammo cans. If it’s a vintage I am OK and I came from Vietnam to or North Korea, you should def save it
Hahaha. Outstanding comment.
In a word “Brilliant”! I’ve said it before on a different video, all good stuff, no drama, no fuss, no problem..... Always good to see someone with tools and knows how to use them. Very entertaining and informative. 👍👍👍
I know this video is over 2 yrs old and already has over 1k comments, so I am doubtful anyone will read my comment… I just want to thank Simon for this inspirational video… I’ve completed my own ammo can stove, following the instructions as closely as the materials I had on hand permitted. I used a lot of hardware I saved from my dad’s business after he passed and was able to line the entire inside (except the lid) with thick steel sheet metal plates, and bolt everything together with rad looking stainless steel internal hex socket cap-head screws. I’m still working on the stove pipe… Amazon delivery expected tomorrow. I used forest green high temp stove paint to keep the ammo can theme going. And I used 3/4” metal conduit pipe left over from a project to add overhead lights in my garage for the legs. Yesterday I fired it up outside and got the stove exterior up to over 500° F. The paint started off-gassing and combustion was really efficient (very little smoke). I have had so much fun making this stove! Thank you Simon!
I have been compulsively shopping for stoves on the new and used market and they are high; a new one about this size is going to be $1000 and if you want a little bit bigger one it could go $3000 just for the stove, then there is everything you need to install it, the contractor and pulling a build permit. Then they have these tiny little ones for RVs. Those are about 1000. I’m going to build an ammo can stove for my bedroom.
Simon, a bloke in the woodshop. I've admired your stove for some time and hoped you'd show us how you made it, thanks Simon!
I've seen a lot of people make ammo can stoves (and I liked most of them), but to see someone who made one and uses it, come back with a new and improved version... OUTSTANDING Simon, actually loved the damper and the plate to make the smoke travel to find the chimney. Excellent updates on a great little stove to begin with. And if someone wanted 4 legs, they can use the same splayed legs you made for the back and just off-set them from the back legs, so they are beside each other when folded for transport. Thanks for all you do, great attn to detail
Hi Simon, If you go to a woodburning fire shop or a gas spares shop you can buy glassfibre rope and a special hi temp glue to replace the rubber can seal with the fire resistant rope seal. It should improve control by sealing the box completely.
Absolutely fantastic tutorial!!! Well filmed, well narrated perfect blend of explanation and succinctness 👍
Ere Gobbles, there'll be no sinct sucking around here roy lad !
Very accurate production, and the finished product is also amazing.
That is ace - I wish I had the tools and skills to do this. Brilliant mate - I can appreciate the effort that went into this one. ATB - Chris
Simon I really appreciate this. thank you! I've been trying to figur eout how you put that together so I could make my own and now? I have a instruction guide! you're great man!
This project is going to repair the relationship with my father
You cannot place any value on that project then my friend , God bless you and your father
I will not hesitate to say that this guy has some real true undeniable skills regarding metal working and fabrication , I've spent 17 years in heavy collision , vehicle customization and restoration as well am a skilled MiG welder and steel fabricator and to watch this guy bujld this thing with the only 3 power tools he uses for the entire process being a benchtop drill press, a 4.5" angle grinder and a jigsaw with either air saw blades intended for sheet metal or he's actually managed to find actual jigsaw blades intended for steel , either way both possible blades are practically the same thing , and to watch him do the rest of this by hand was very very entertaining and refreshing for me, got a lotta respect for this dude's work he showed us in this great last 30 minutes of my evening. Keep the creativity flowing man am about to browse your channel to see what other interested impressive videos you may have online here. Thanks for this video
Simon that's amazing! You're a genius.
Another cracking DIY project Simon, you should go into production with them, i am sure there are loads of folks with polish laavu set ups, who would part with the cash for one of them!!!! lol. I also take my hat off to you for not only making the stove, but to also film it, it must have taken an age to put together. Once again well done that man.
Cheers Stuart.
Thanks Stuart! 👍😁🔥
Id buy one too!
I'd buy one!
I would take two
I really appreciate that you don't spend too much time on unnecessary shots. The pacing of your instruction is really nice. This little stove build is interesting and a great inspiration for reuse of an ammo can. Definitely has me thinking, thank you so much!
As a bloke who had to carry around a heavy-ass military stove in the woods while serving, this thing looks absolutely gorgeous and handy!
I would BUY one in a heartbeat!.
Indeed , I would love to own and use this. But I'm not very handy and have many tools . Would you consider selling some ?
Thank you, I do t make them to sell I’m afraid (although in these future uncertain times, that may change!) stay safe, Simon
@@simonablokeinthewoods
You have some of the best ideas.
But if turn the bottom up, the lid is used to dump out the ashes and you can still use the original handle to carry the stove. One other thing take apart a hinge and mount it on the side . Two bend rods to dry your stocks.
I've seen and watched several videos of home made ammo can stoves and I have to say this is one of the better ones. It's simple and elegant in design and the flared legs and auto exhaust flange is a great idea.
You can tell when a project is fully imagined before the start. Then it's just Zen. ;)
Nice one Simon, really brilliant, smart thinking, 4 legs can rock, 3 can’t. Love the tabs on the damper to hold to the rod, clever sod, 😃👍
If I was an ammo box salesman, I'd be preparing for the rush.... Great work Simon 🙌🏻
A suspicious rise in prices coming up!
Damn - I didn’t think of that - I should have secured some commission! 😂
you should sell these online, maybe e-bay or something.
highlighting the "dont you need 4 legs for it to be stable?" bit that he addressed: when i was in civil engineering school, we were told the minimum number of points of contact for a structure to be stable is 3 for something that is static/isn't supposed to move. now for something dynamic/is designed to move, like a car (insert reliant robin joke here) then you would need 4 points of contact, especially when going around corners. That being said, this looks like an awesome project to do if anyone plans on camping overnight! i've camped overnight in the cold. it was not pleasant, we had to huddle together for warmth, this would have been amazing to have, even for just starting a fire out in the open while the wind is blowing. Get up the good work! can't wait to see what else you come up with.
This would count as a static object then - once set up it isn’t going to be moving around so all good. On uneven ground, you’ll only have three legs in contact anyway, so positioning them in the splayed fashion ensures a nice stable wide stance. 👍👍
@@simonablokeinthewoods agreed
Lovely design and something we can all do at home without a ton of special gear. One question..How do the soft metal rivets hold up to the heat over a period of time?
In his parts list in his show notes below the video the rivets are listed as stainless steel :). I was wondering myself as they looked like aluminum rivets! I've w small collection of different sized aluminum, steel and stainless steel rivets and it's hard to tell at a glance what the difference is, heh.
@@mikie2501 cheers. I should read the notes as well as watching the video.
This was good, shows all the steps so well.
Next tip: How to re-sharpen drill bits after running the drill press way too fast.
buy a sharpener :)
ol bench grinder is best
cs x 4 / d
that could be lead based paint on the box, use an appropriate mask when grinding the old paint off
Good advice. 👍
Human ingenuity is amazing.
You continue to amaze. If I ever have a son, I'm going to call him Simon and he had better make me some awesome camping gear.
😂😂😂👍
I'm actually a vendor to convenience stores here in Oklahoma. I have literally pulled off the side of the road at a carwash to watch your awesome video. So worth it keep em coming.
Hey fellow Okie.
@@KimberlyGreen Hi fellow Okie's!
What are the chances that there are at least 3 Oklahoma residents watching an English outdoorsman? Too funny.
@@KimberlyGreen Ohio starts with an O. Does that count for something?
@@rodbagley Weeelllll ... it doesn't really fit in with the Oklahoma theme. But it's got 'hi' in it & that's friendly like Oklahoma. So sure. 😉
Already have my animal can and pieces of sheet metal. The legs will be the problem but I got the electric drill. I got my grinders, I've got the stuff to do it. Thank you for the show I am joyed
I'm just wondering since the rubber gasket was taken out, there will be a void: could the smoke escape through that top part? Would it be feasible to install say, a asbestos gasket to prevent smoke from escaping? Awesome vid. I am thinking to make one.
Very good video!!!!!....Need to make rocket type u shape burn tunnel next.
I gave my old ammo box a cold stare as I liked this video.
Hahaha. 👍
Hi and thanks for the great build. One query is I have not seen anyone build into an ammo can stove a removable ash pan? Is there a reason for this and how do you get rid of the ash if burning for long times?
Well I took inspiration from Simons design and made an ammo can stove. Took things a bit further by having a glass door and an ash pan and reinforcing the walls with 1.5mm steel sheet. It works an absolute treat and is currently heating my garage man cave with the two metres of exhaust sticking through the tiled roof which I cut with a cheap 50mm diamond saw! Might make a short vid of it but haven’t done TH-cam for years now.
Wow! Great work, Simon! Thanks for posting this. Very inspiring.