1743 A Rocket Stove Kit - No Welding, No Tools, No Experience = No Problem

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[@Buzzhumma]

That viewers request really did do us all a favor. What an absolutely lovely looking build. Its as if it was designed from the ground up on purpose.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@zylascope]

Agreed. One of Roberts's best projects.

[@Spinningininfinity]

Give a whole new meaning to "piping hot" 😀 This is totally brilliant! Could I say plumbing new heights😍 This is something I would definitely consider building, could you please pin the suppliers details? Thanks for a wonderful ride.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

lol - for sure - cheers mate

[@rolliebca]

Fantastic out of the box thinking! With so many channels working for multiple years on ways to refine a rocket stove, you are the only one I'm aware of that simplified it down to the point where literally anyone with the desire could make one. Very well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Thank you very much!

[@steveffuksake]

Can we have an indoor one please

[@TheSubpremeState]

💯 . I've been hoping and praying to be able to buy a good stove which is sad ......but this is genius and will make life easier. I'm going to heat water off mine and use a long pipe to extract all heat. I guess a 25 liter tin can could be used or would a barrel work to convert it to an interior stove?

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

I'd like to see you wrap a copper tube around the outlfow pipe and hook it up to a small water heater in your next version of this build!

[@LAStars-sratS]

Hell ya❣️

[@LAStars-sratS]

Thanks for this! Ya never know when you might need something like this, especially with the shortage of fuel in Europe (so I keep hearing) hopefully ppl have enough common sense to not burn their homes down or kill themselves!

[@LAStars-sratS]

🥣Weld on a flat surface so you can heat a pot or kettle ☕️

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

nice one mate

[@PeterJavea]

You're right. I think it potentially could be done using, say, 15mm (1/2") soft copper pipe filled with sand (to help keep it round and help prevent kinking)

[@johndrew6568]

Brill typically British, improving the looks of a rocket stove. Cheers for that also cheers to the person who inspired you. TOTALLY BRILL.

[@DenisLlagami]

My new science channel! Entertaining, informative and man it’s funny!

[@Gabblerwba1]

Just brilliant, I can feel more development from this smart looking design. Other materials like large tins are ok to use, they work but don’t last so well as stacked brick designed rocket stoves, but they aren’t so portable. Great job for those of us without welding tools. Thank you for sharing Robert.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh yeah I like this design

[@geneoluminology]

ROBERT U R a genius...in so many ways...from making a stove from plumbing screws to homour excellence.. Blessings

[@jasonbroom7147]

I really like the aesthetics of that rocket stove and it's great that you've looked into the geometry of these things. I'm sure you noticed it functioning as expected, which is not just a happy accident.

[@sixpackbinky]

One of the best stoves ever made , so easy to make .

[@jasonbroom7147]

@@sixpackbinky - I would need to build one and do some testing before calling it the "best", but it's definitely much easier to make than most rocket stove or RMH cores. I honestly don't know how well it would stand up to the temperatures at which a true rocket stove operates, since those are likely mild steel castings. I suspect they would spall quite badly, although they are very thick, so a lot of metal to erode before it becomes an issue.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

indeed not

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I don't know what you mean by a true rocket stove mate - wording to the definition this complies with being a rocket stove - if you have a different understanding please do share

[@geraldg9226]

I do not think Robert ever has a sad accident LOL always a happy (plan) accident .

[@goodwill_ken]

You're a legend! Thanks for these! Such fun!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@kevinrogers2774]

Excellent, thank you Robert, i was dreading the whole welding thing.

[@davidshelley6598]

You just blew my mind! I've made a few candelabra's from half inch pipe. They've proved very popular. I will be making a rocket stove asap. Thanks again Robert PS nice pipes😅

[@ericstonge3285]

You kick ass !! Can't get enough of your videos.👍👍

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome - cheers mate

[@scottandcherylfreeone9539]

That laugh reminds me of a mad scientist at work luv it.

[@carolduvall111]

Love the silliness

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

what's life without a bit of silliness lol

[@someoneelse1904]

This is absolutely amazing! What a brilliant idea.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@fhqwgib]

Magic! Love your work!

[@miketanner1920]

Really impressive brother I really believe you are trying to reinvigorate common sense to the world Good on ya and Good luck Thank you as always Have a great day brother Just saying

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I am trying mate lol

[@wobbers99]

Totally Excellent. I'm going to build one for outside and put a heat exchanger around the chimney to pump fresh, warm air into my conservatory/lounge. Top Marks!!! AND because it is cast metal it retains heat well. All with a handful of sticks.

[@BenMitro]

Thanks Robert.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

glad you liked it mate

[@RG-ce5hj]

Lovely! And you may be able to use a large bbq fork to lift the lid if it fits under the brass handle 👍

[@RenaissanceShe]

I just LOVE how this rocket stove looks. You responded to the challenge perfectly 👏👏👏

[@mobilemoke]

I am convinced that this guy invented the Rocket Stove . He’s a genius which is apperrant by his Britain accent !!!

[@logik100.0]

I really like the design. Hats off to you mate.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@J8n3eyr3]

That is the best explanation of ratios behind the stove's working that I have seen. Stove is super cute and easy enough to make. I will have to keep an eye out for any old plumbing fittings now. Thank you for making this video!

[@l0I0I0I0]

You really need to develope the beauty more. It looks so good and has so much potential. I plan to do so but ATM I have other things I have to do.

[@paulgroth3345]

Please carry on with the next stage and the larger pipe I would love to see some way to use that indoors.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

for sure

[@MACLADILLY]

Great work! Well done for creating a rocket stove that anyone can build👍

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@matthewgallagher4913]

You can do the same with flue pipe - it does not require silicon and is much cheaper. Great video as always - thanks Rob. This home heating series has been brilliant.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome - nice tip mate - cheers

[@ChristieNel]

This put a big smile on my face. Really superb.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@azlandpilotcar4450]

Great design, and it should appeal to those who like "industrial" design. Note that Diesel Truck exhaust pipe can be had online in 2 and 4 ft lengths, for near the avg cost of your other components. There are some nice exhaust pipe joining "clamps" for extending the length, too.

[@McRootbeer]

Thanks for the tip, buying new is too rich for me, but cheap truck exhaust parts might be obtainable from a scrap yard. 👍

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

nice tip. mate - cheers

[@Dave64track]

What a brilliant built and looks great i've been wanting to built one of these for a while but I don't have any welding gear or experience so this is just perfect.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome glad it helped mate

[@mrtickles2129]

Genius is an overused word, except when it comes to you, Robert.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh wow - cheers mate

[@markflint9089]

Just brilliant.

[@eternallearner6026]

Amazing work again, for the benefit of all. This video right here makes you the man!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh wow cheers mate

[@mattjames8350]

actually a very nice looking design

[@rjsongwriter]

Very clever! And one of the better looking DIY stoves I've seen. Love the bit of brass!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

lol - who doesn't love a bit of brass mate lol

[@rubartknas7075]

What a great solution , Rob., even for a portable rocket stove ..never knew there were pipes and fittings of such diameters available...Great and so massively and sturdy by design, should last some decades.

[@khristophertaylor3718]

You're awesome thank you so much

[@judyofthewoods]

Brilliant! Looks like the big brother of my little 1" brass fittings/copper tube hydraulic ram pump, which also needed no welding and was a rule of thumb design based on a larger pump. I also prefer the round tube rocket stove - a bit more steampunkish.

[@ivormcmanus3468]

Absolutely brilliant. 10 out of 10

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh wow - awesome

[@angelusmendez5084]

The bricked one Luke made was great too. But I quite liked this one, I love how it looks, thanks! 👏

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I love the look too and I agree the brick one was good - just a bit utilitarian

[@padraigparker1839]

Wow that is just so cool... Looks great too ! Think you answered that challenge so well

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@eh1702]

It’s elegant in every way.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@Teknopottu]

Great idea! Alot more durable than the usual easy to assemble tin can versions.

[@herbetone]

Very good Robert, thank you.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@newchannelization]

Why I love your unadulterated laughter and keenness of being awesome Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

lol - cheers mate

[@veronicathecow]

One of your best so far mate, real world anyone can do, Excellent

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@robertberry3394]

Yes Mr. Smith it is pretty. I made one like yours out of 3”. Another fella made one like yours from 3”, put the stack in a 55 gal drum to heat his home. Pellet feed. You have really good stuff. I hope you keep posting for a long time.

[@FerrisJerjis]

Fantastic thought this would be the logical next step in the design, thank you for sharing.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@adamcrofts58]

You are unbelievable mate. That was so utterly easy. Thanks.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

lol - cheers mate

[@StratRider]

I hope to achieve this level of imagination and creativity some day. Your genius never fails to amaze me.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

wow - cheers

[@darynsax]

I would love to see one of these outdoor rocket stoves somehow heating an indoor radiator. Maybe coiling the pipe around it and into a rad via a pump.

[@kk31617]

Love this Thank You !!!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome - cheers mate

[@felewoverthecoocoo2556]

Mr Smith you are absolutely fantastic figuring how it can be done and then going out to get those parts to demonstrate it for those less equipped or skillful.... ❤what you do, who you are, and what you teach PS that looks great kind of steampunky

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate and what's not to love about steam punk

[@RandomAxeOfKindness]

This is absolutely brilliantly done, and if you clad the lower body with masonry or similar, it's better than a lot of old woodstoves I've seen in use.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

wow - cheers mate

[@wayne00k]

In the absence of the high temperature sealant an old moonshiner's trick can be substituted... dew makers would us a paste of water and flour, but since this is not contacting food a nice clay or mud packing can be used and will withstand very high temperatures as well

[@johngeier8841]

Amazing and enjoyable - as always! Thankyou very much! 🙂

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@habla2531]

absolutely genius !

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@dremaboy777]

Thank you sooo much Rob. This is ... a fish so big, that, learning to fish can wait one more day. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@davidhayes5382]

Brilliant content as usual 👍

[@RalfyCustoms]

Stunning Rob, thats brilliant thanks for sharing

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@l0I0I0I0]

Brilliant!!!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@ThinkingandTinkering I call it like I see it!

[@stephenoates6651]

absolutely fantastic, thank you

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ballHand]

Brass and bronze are beautiful metals

[@ktm42080]

Very nice!! Just an observation ; mayhaps use the sealer on the parts when they are backed out a little bit. So they have sealer in the connection. At any rate, have a great day/night and stay safe!

[@cosmiccrunch8591]

That's awesome Rob! Just paint a little high temp silicone on the part of the brass nob that you'll be touching.

[@nimfje79]

You are fantastic. I'm going to find the parts and put it together. Thanks!!!!!!😀😀😀😀

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Have fun!

[@karlmyers6518]

2k subscriber's in a day. Rob will be at one mil by this time next year easily. Bloody awesome build. I'm signing off for the night looking for plumbing fittings, even though I can weld... its just so simple and I may swap the silicate for weld

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I am going to do an update today with links mate

[@690Lighthouse]

There's just no stopping you Rob, nice one!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@beanrunnerWA]

This is great! This exemplifies the reason why this channel deserves a like and subscribe!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome cheers mate

[@lloydmcgriff98]

Brilliant as always. Thank You =) ... internal / reburn / steam / sterling / vortex / ect . Thanks again friend ,,, We can go a long way from here. =D

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@guililuize585]

Great work!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

I really love your videos and your enthusiasm! This build is brilliant! I started making Rocket Stoves years ago and the ratio I remember is, if the air opening or fire feed hole is 4" diameter, then the pipe has to be 4" all the way through, and the out pipe must be 3xs as tall as the opening, so at least 12" tall for a 4" opening.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

@@ThinkingandTinkering I also believe if the top is tapered inward it may create a more powerful outflame which could mimick how the made glass beads in Egypt over 2000 years ago. I blow glass and have always wanted to attempt this build! Maybe soon unless you beat me to it.

[@unsuccessfulhermit]

That is absolutely brilliant

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@binmanblog]

looks fabulous

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@peacefulreiki]

Brilliant as usual! 👍

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@jamesross1003]

Nice and easy! What's not to like? Thanks Rob!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@ktwice7481]

Amazing thanks!! ❤️

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@ionzaharia5078]

Thanks for your great ideas !

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Glad you like them!

[@totherarf]

Now That was Awesome! Seriously mate, that was a cool bit of thinking!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh wow - cheers mate

[@gonzalomartinez1630]

That looks great Rob.👍

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@shortbuslife3440]

Well done Rob that is brilliant

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

thank you mate

[@FrankWoodPhotography]

Superb. It’d be great if you could incorporate some kind of cooking surface into the design. It’d be nice to use all that lovely heat.

[@pattiannepascual]

maybe put a metal plant stand over the fire part? cut the legs off so top of stand is 1 inch over the opening.i keep an oil lamp under a plant stand,with a pot of water on top. I always have hot water as well as heat and light from the oil lamp. the flame should be 3-4 inches under the pot to avoid soot.

[@NdxtremePro]

Couldn't you just use his build for indoors? He gives the parts here, but since it is basically creating a flat top above the chimney, you can just use that as the heat element.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I agree - looking for a bit of brass right now lol

[@gerrymcivor374]

Superb, as usual. Thank you.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@paulwright5440]

Looks good too

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

it fits with my love of steampunk style

[@spudhead169]

That looks fantastic.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@seabeepirate]

I like to use cheap welding slag hammers with the wire coil handle for fire implement handles. Lop of the head and welding the handle on or use a tap and die set to thread the shank into your part. The old grates from a gas grill and a couple handles make excellent campfire grills.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

nice one mate - cheers

[@brianknowles7130]

Love it. Enjoy your humour as well. Keep 'em coming please. thks

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@brianknowles7130]

@@ThinkingandTinkering You seem to have such a happy disposition I think to could sell sand to the .. M/east. Kinda what I call compulsive viewing. Rgds

[@simongross3122]

I think it needs some clockwork bits and some gears and perhaps a whistle and then it's a steampunk rocket stove. A thing of great beauty.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh yeah!!

[@jamesyman007]

Fantastic! I love your videos.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

Thank you very much!

[@woodturnersteve]

Totally awesome.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@Patriarchtech]

Great job Robert! Plumbing fittings are great for tones of things and they are standardized. I am working on micro hydro myself, and I have found that "sanitary fittings" are great with their clamping system which can be assembled disassembled thanks to a simple and easy to use system - modern cad software have links to the Mcmaster Carr catalogue which has 3d-Step files ready to 3dprint. Of course this would not work for high temperature applications but for water or air this is great.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

no way - that is a hugely valuable tip mate - thanks for sharing it - I had no idea - awesome

[@fixshit7880]

Really enjoying your Rocket Stove design. Ordering some iron as we ‘speak’. Not actually tried this yet, but I will do very soon. Forget grinding away the threads at the end of one of the pipe nipples and replace the 4” threaded end cap with a 5 inch size: “Standard weight cap carbon steel butt weld fitting - 5” “ Available from the same type of sources and about the same price range. I will also be taking your good advice and finding a big heatproof knob!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

that is a good idea mate - thanks for that

[@jamest.5001]

Awesome, and it does look cool!!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers mate

[@mrintomesee]

Oh Lord, now that is a work of art!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

awesome

[@dougpine4746]

As a side note a well tuned rocket burns complete enough to be CO2 negative compared to the same amount of wood sitting on the ground rotting. Its been researched and tested to death. At least the rocket mass heaters have. Im not a tree hugger by any means but normal wood stoves waste too much heat maintaining a hot enough chimney to keep a good draft. I limit my chimney to 115 degrees f. Trying a different wind proof cap this winter so I can drop my chimney temp to 75 -80 f . The heat belongs in the house not outside. Less wood less work.

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

nice post mate thanks for taking the time to post

[@bobr9731]

This is great outside the box thinking, so many people want to participate in this sort of thing but don't have any diy skills. Some stove black and more brass would make it real posh too. Would like to see you add the larger dia pipe to it. Best wishes

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

I really hope it helps

[@barbufodor1186]

Looks sharp Rob! No Welding, No Tools, No Experience = No excuse

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

oh yes lol - cheers mate

[@ericblenner-hassett3945]

Around 5:00 sounded like you mentioned a variation of ' the golden ratio ' expanding to 4. I did not even consider iron drain pipe as an option. I did look into duct and chimney components and have seen similar other than the feet. Good ideas and keep up the great videos!

[@ThinkingandTinkering]

cheers. mate