Ammo Can Stove - 50 cal - how to build! ep1

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In this series I build a fat .50 caliber pellet stove.

[@Stuff_happens]

I like the project. Just what I was looking for. I think the pipe is galvanized though. Doesn’t weld.

[@Jeep-Creep]

Well not supposed to weld at least

[@dukiedozers2584]

Before you go any further, return the zinc plated latch and stuff. If you burn or heat zinc hot enough it can let off toxic fumes and make you pretty sick. Don’t want that on a camping trip.

[@Jeep-Creep]

Is zinc coating similar to galvanized? I’ve watched other KZbin channels bake it off or sand it off. Is this a similar scenario?

[@dukiedozers2584]

@@Jeep-Creep it’s possible if you threw it in a fire for a while but you’re still putting yourself at risk of heavy metal poisoning. You could strip it with muriatic acid. But I’d just get stainless to be safe, plus it won’t rust on you eventually.

[@Jeep-Creep]

@@dukiedozers2584 will do! I was marveled at the latch but forgot to be carful on the materials. The hinge I found is brushed nickel is that an issue as well?

[@dukiedozers2584]

@@Jeep-Creep I think nickel is ok, but I’m not 100% sure. Can’t find a lot of info on burning nickel. I know Alec Steele made mokume gane with nickel and copper, he didn’t mention anything about toxic fumes. But don’t take my word for it, make sure you’re safe!

[@Jeep-Creep]

@@dukiedozers2584 thank you for looking out for me. I will pass this info along in my next video.

[@brandonedington6006]

If your using flux core wire, you need to reverse the polarity inside the welder. That should help a lot with your welds.

[@Jeep-Creep]

Ahh did not know that. Will do, thanks for the tip!

[@brandonedington6006]

@@Jeep-Creep No problem. Hope it helps.

[@latitude67]

Nice welds !

[@Jeep-Creep]

Lol man I suck at welding. Hopefully I get better! I think one thing I was doing wrong was not getting enough amperage on the extension cord I was on.

[@latitude67]

@@Jeep-Creep haha yes everyone is new in the beginning. with a mig weld, you need to have clean surfaces, take away color, and on the exhaustpipe, take away the top coating, its some kind of aluminium. otherwise a cool/smart solution of stove, otherwise i wouldnt have watched it. Sorry for my english, im Swedish hahaha

[@Jeep-Creep]

@@latitude67 your English is very good 👍🏻 next time I will remove the top coating and see if my welds improve. I am loving the stove it’s been working really well. I also made a stereo ammo can as well the recharges on solar power and works as an AC inverter as well. Check out that video series too. If you like my stuff please subscribe. It helps me out. Thank you and one day I hope I get to visit Sweden :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXfNdamsabyqm9E

[@melissahoffman4687]

Burn your galvanized stove pipe outside first, then do camping afterwards. If you don't the fumes from the galvanized metal will make you ill. Stainless steel has a reflection like a mirror almost. Galvanized metal and aluminum has a dull look. It has no reflection like a mirror. Just so you know the difference for future builds.

[@Jeep-Creep]

Thank you for the tip!

[@melissahoffman4687]

@@Jeep-Creep Anytime! :) Safe camping.

[@Jeep-Creep]

@@melissahoffman4687 thank you! You be safe out there too! Also if you are interested I am also restoring a popup camper and I also created a solar powered ammo can boom box on my channel.

[@melissahoffman4687]

For a door handle look up stainless steel door handles. All the items at Lowes and Home Depot are sadly are zinc and galvanized coated.

[@Jeep-Creep]

I will do a search thank you!

[@QF2653]

It pains me to watch this person struggle with tools. Ugh!

[@Jeep-Creep]

lol, only one way to learn get out there and try

[@lordofthewasteland4525]

It sounds like your a micro-manager and a control type of person.