A primer on some Optimus stoves

[@charlietango1635]

Thanks for the heads up my friend, which you mentioned in one of my video's.

[@BluegrassBushcraft]

Great informative video packed full of useful information. We need more videos like this out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@edwarddeleon975]

Great video I wish I had seen this video before I bought my 111t because it's big and heavy for me thanks for sharing

[@sueshoepe9943]

Very informative, You are easy to understand and you explained the difference between the 8r & 111B stoves very well. I inherited a collection of stoves that I know nothing about. I have tried to find information on them to sell one-Bay. Thanks for the help.

[@Thereal111t]

Sue Shoepe no problem.

[@kfl611]

Thank you for posting.

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

Never heard of these. Good run down.

[@KrizAkoni]

Really good overview. The 8r is a cutie!

[@0718kuhn]

I just bought what I believe is a 111T for $25. It's never been used. One of the hinges on the box has been damaged & rusted through. It has some scattered oxidization on the brass. Never had fuel in the tank; so not sure about the pump seals yet. Just trying to find all the info I can before I tear it down & restore it. Thanks for the info.

[@Thereal111t]

Trail Hound yeah I saw your post on the fb page! Outstanding find! Congratulations! Obviously my favorite model camp stove! I once found an unfired 8r at a yard sale for $20. That’s probably my best ‘deal’ story. My first 111t was from a military surplus site in the mid 90’s. (One of my first ever internet purchases) they had used 111t stoves for $25 plus $4 shipping. The one I got (yes I only ordered one) was functional but very well used. Congratulations again!

[@lookronjon]

Great explanation. Thanks. I just bought a 99 for $4 at goodwill. It’s old but everything is there.

[@Thereal111t]

Great score! Thrift stores are great sources of bargains in the camp stove an lantern world! Thanks for watching!

[@akradr]

Informative video. Thanks.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

My 8R is now 42 years old and I still use it never had a problem not once they are bullet proof stoves

[@Thereal111t]

Nomad Survival Forum there is definitely a charm to the 8r/99 stoves.

[@Thereal111t]

Nomad Survival Forum ...funny you should mention ‘bulletproof...’ when I first got this 8r... it had a different case complete with two pass through bullet holes. It might have frustrated the previous owner.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

You sure them aint bear tooth holes LOL I have never had a problem with it I even used none leaded gas with some carb cleaner for at least half its life with me and have never ever had a problem with it. I will be using it every day in aug up north for moose season unless I get something early but then I just like it in the bush maybe I can eat a hole moose in a month maybe I will dare myself LOL...

[@Thereal111t]

Nomad Survival Forum well when I hold the case up to the light two of the holes are perfectly lined up with the other two.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

OK then maybe not real boolits proof but close at least the only problem I have heard of is if they are run dry and they burn up the wick that goes into the tank but that's easy to fix with some cotton string. I have never taken mine apart that much to really see if their is a wick going into the tank or not on mine. I just know it works every time I use it and that's good enough for me besides I am to lazy to pull out my 3 burner coleman gas stove these days. and I like the coleman too I can use naphtha/none leaded gas with carb cleaner/propane. so you can say I like options one is none 2 is one...

[@Billofthenorth1]

Wow, I never realized the 111 was bigger than the 8r.

[@Thereal111t]

Billofthenorth1 yeah a lot of times there’s no scale to tell how large they are in relation to each other.

[@Billofthenorth1]

For sure, I've never noticed them in the same photo before and just assumed they were the same size.

[@markrutledge-docmark41]

Hey, Paul, please check your PT's at CCS. I sent you a question there. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc

[@jiujitsu2000]

:-)