Antique 1890s Spirit Camping Stove Restoration - The Splendor of the Victorian Era

In this restoration video, I will bring back to life an antique spirit/alcohol camping stove made from cast iron in the 1890s. I bought it from an antique website, thinking it would make a great restoration video, especially since I can show and test some new cast iron repair techniques. This antique camping stove/trivet is lovely but beaten up over time. The restoration process was pretty smooth. Also, the Spirit camping stove wasn’t built from many parts I had to restore. It was definitely the easiest disassembling that I ever did. Took me almost one week to achieve this result.
The most challenging part was cleaning the stove burner and repairing the broken/missing cast iron parts, but the heat-resistant Epoxy resin is magical, and I recommend it. I love how this antique alcohol camping stove turned out and am happy I could save it from decay.
Now it is perfectly functional and can be used again!
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00:00 Antique Spirit Camping Stove Presentation
01:03 Sandblasting the stand
02:20 Wire brushing
02:31 Cast Iron Repair
05:03 Heat-resistant paint
05:59 Painting the letters
07:02 Restoring the stove burner
10:16 Restoring the broken cast iron part
12:02 Restoring the fire extinguisher
14:06 Testing the antique spirit camping stove
#restoration #restorationvideos #campingstove #castironcookware #repair #restored #restoring

[@Thomas287]

That's a so beautiful work. Always a pleasure to watch your restorations.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Thomas! I'm happy to know that! Cheers 🍻

[@deniseboldea1624]

I know I've said this at least a dozen times, but the work the Victorians put into even the most mundane of objects is simply fascinating. Even if it is never used for it's original purpose ever again, it can sit as a work of art. Well done on the restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's absolutely true! Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@skully6223]

And their clothes were *chefs kiss*!! Also it was the last time men were actual humans and not the ogre-ish beasts they are now-imo at least!! (Yes that’s an overly sexist statement & I apologize!)

[@norman9076]

I find watching your videos so relaxing as I know the items will turn out restored. Here's wishing you great success with your channel. I believe you deserve it....

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Norman! I very much appreciate your kind feedback!

[@noras.9774]

What a beautiful piece! I’m glad that you din’t painted with a shiny paint!

[@katgrey6239]

Very nice restoration!👏👏👏 Loved the moo 🐮 ❤️

[@annetodd4626]

You always find the most beautiful things to restore.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like them and thank you for watching my videos!

[@along5925]

So, so beautiful! I'd love to own that lovely little lamp... actually, I covet pretty much everything you restore! I almost get a little teary-eyed when these old treasures come back to life. Thank you for what you give back to the world.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my work. Thank you for watching and for your beautiful words.

[@grahamturner5963]

Such a basic piece of kit but very effective and built to last 👌 Great to see it brought back to life

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right and it is small too, easy to take it anywhere. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the stove. Have a great weekend! 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

*Hi folks! This time you will see me restoring another beautiful cast iron antique tool. I had a lot of good time restoring this camping stove and I hope you will enjoy the video. Thank you all for your support and I invite you to smash that like button for me and for the algorithm! Cheers!* 🙌 PS: Please don't make fun of my sweet cow pot, I have it for a life and I won't change it 😂

[@georgeshelton6281]

I didn't catch this earlier on before. Even though it's something that's ancient. Especially if it's something that dates back to the 1890s. This educational video must be a 2022 release. Since I'm in-so-much concerned about restoring and hanging onto some of my property.

[@gilbertwrightjohns7992]

Great piece

[@chuckbickford120]

Nice I enjoyed every second

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Awesome, thank you!

[@shedmanx3640]

A beautiful piece and your work has resurrected it from scrap. You always seem to find the beautiful and unusual pieces. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm doing my best on "hunting" the items that I would like to restore. Sometimes I have luck, other times not so much. I'm searching everyday for some new announcements.

[@cuervonoronista4629]

It's the 1st time I see this kind of Outdoor stoves..... Thanks for sharing.. great job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Doing my research about this one, I found few more on the web. They are also called trivet stoves. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

[@kylettamiller6769]

1890s! Wowza! This is AWESOME! I thought they just gathered a few big rocks, dug a little hole, started the fire with a little kindling, put the bacon on and someone squatted there, holding the skillet and flipping it every little bit. Hunh! Who knew. lol Of course, I'm just kidding. 😄This truly is a work of art and you made it perfect. After you finished it, I couldn't even find the place where you put the fireproof epoxy! Super work and thank you SO much for sharing your magic with us. Blessings... 👋

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Kyletta! Hahah, yes, in those times I guess the most were using the hole and rocks technique, but the rich had some gadgets too 😅

[@kylettamiller6769]

@@rustyshadesrestoration For sure, and I know they were proud to use something this classy. 😄

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’d love to have that stove to add to my cast iron collection. Best cookware ever made!❤️🤗🐝

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! What items do you have in your collection?

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I have 3 different sized skillets, a Dutch oven. A chicken fryer, a sauce pan, a muffin pan, 2 corn pone pans, various trivets, all the pot type pans have lids of course. I think that’s all but there may be a few I’m forgetting. I live in Nashville TN USA and between here and Chattanooga TN there is a lodge outlet store. Most of my pans are old, but a few of them are from the outlet store.🤗❤️🐝

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Oh, quite an extensive collection 😍

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@rustyshadesrestoration well, I’ve seen much bigger collections, but I can cook an entire meal for you with what I have. There are some things, like green beans that simply don’t taste right if they aren’t cooked in cast iron.❤️🤗🐝

[@SarahGreen523]

This was so satisfying to watch! What a lovely little stove! I want one! It's perfect for camping. I'm so happy this showed up in my recommends!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@pfadiva]

This looks more like something for the buffet table than the campsite but the Victorian did have thing for decoration. Either way, very nice job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! They are camp stoves, I found similar ones with the wooden box and instructions on the web, but yes, i guess that can be used as well for the buffet table 🙂

[@healthrecord508]

Another beautiful piece of restored history. Love it.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy!

[@gaynorjackson8857]

That is stunning what a little gem hope its a keeper definitely a display piece

[@leahprice1141]

Great job

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@antolinijeanfrancois7]

Bravo good job tip top super cool pour le boulot

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci! 🙂

[@SuperViral1]

Great video

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@babyg2832]

Amazing work! Great cinematography!! 👍🏻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@mskayla7747]

I love how even utilitarian items were so ornate back in the 1800's.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Me too. They were making art while creating them.

[@RestorationVideo]

Perfect restorer. I really admire you .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@Forestcamp313]

you're great my friend, you look so great

[@JulioCesar-vd6em]

I liked your job. Great work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Julio! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@a_921]

The government keeps telling us to have a backup storage of various things (food, water, fire wood), as well as some device to make food indoors if electricity goes out. This would be the perfect thing to have. When not used for emergencies, it can jus stand there as decoration :)

[@MrsIsmena]

Like always amazing work! I love outcome! Cheers 🍺!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Ewas! 🙂 Cheers!

[@npfrestoration]

Отличная работа!!!!!!!!!

[@Austeration]

Beautiful work 👍 turned out great. Well done.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks buddy! ✊️

[@MlleAdler]

GooTran Wow! Miniaturka sprawiła, że ​​pomyślałam, że jest większa!😹 Mimo to biwakowanie z żeliwem?🏕️ Musieli mieć ramiona ze stali!💪 Wow! Thumbnail made me think it was bigger!😹 Even so, camping with cast iron?🏕️ They must have had shoulders of steel!💪

[@user-kf8ox5kp3c]

Красота и надёжность ! Приятно ,смотреть как , вы , возвращаети к жизни такие произведения .

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

[@georgeshelton6281]

I've even seen the 1970s Coleman lanterns get restored. The American made ones that use kerosene and plastic mantles.

[@volunteer681]

That was an incredible restoration project!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers :)

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration good job well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😉

[@annalastochka1040]

Я обожаю такие вещи!!! Восхищаюсь вами! Сама делаю походные печки из бетона. Скажите, на каком топливе она работает???? Там вата и ещё.... это керосин? Мне показалось, что огонь 🔥 выходил из трубочек! Это просто волшебно.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Here it is called spiritus alcohol. Should work with any kind of pure alcohol.

[@georgeshelton6281]

It's too bad that the engineer didn't use powder paint, a sand blaster, and nickel plating solution that's made for old-timer iron made toys. It's just like what I see on the Chip channel. It's still highly educational videos. 🍟

[@luciasoaresshguimaraes1286]

Vocês são demais no que fazem, fico admirada com quanto talento e sabedoria, parabéns!! 👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!!

[@reginaflorentino6567]

Hoje em dia de faz fogareiro até com latinha,mas em pensar na beleza e história dessa peça antiga não tem facilidade e modernidade que ganham.🔥

[@marcianogueirademoraes4790]

Trabalho brilhante e maravilhoso, parabéns

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@samanthadean1083]

1890’s version of Glamping!!! 😂 Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RustyDoctor]

Отличная реставрация ✌️😋

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@vita7128.]

Не забываем, что интересует принцип действия . Такую форму горелки вижу впервые, хотя по принципу поддува снизу встречались

[@Slep0i02]

Спасибо большое за ролик !!!

[@SH-Amina-vx4jk2kt1m]

А что он туда налил, спирт?

[@Slep0i02]

@@SH-Amina-vx4jk2kt1m счас пересмотрел ролик. Я так понимаю не чистый спирт, а какую то смесь на этой основе.

[@erictoddw]

Love your content !

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@patriciapimenta5084]

ficou maravilhoso

[@zebrafinchaviary6726]

Temiz bir çalışma olmuş

[@mateuszbobinski9493]

Fajnie się ogląda do posiłków😅 Ale ogólnie szacunek

[@manecobeirao]

Bom ! Muito bom ! (Brazil )

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!

[@user-xy9fj3jt9b]

Здесь нужна не кастрюлька с отбитой эмалью, а небольшой медный, лужёный внутри чайник.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's the single thing that I have in my workshop, so that I used. Do you think I care about the pot or about the object that I restored? 🤔

[@robertzakowski2221]

Ok super

[@Tipi_Dan]

Oil-blackened finish for those.

[@catitamartins1725]

Perfeito....ótimo trabalho. Parabéns !!! 👏👏👏👏😘

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!

[@bobjoncas2814]

good work, keep safe...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks Bob! ✊️

[@markneo1]

Excelente trabalho.👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado 👍

[@chrisidzerda2963]

I think is what you call casting flaws are mold lines inherent in casting is pretty funny

[@sariahmarier42]

Not Only for Camping. A spirit stove like this would have been used indoors for any small meal preparation that a wood-burning fire wasn't needed for. Especially in the summertime. An individual, couple or family could cook with these spirit stoves rather than lighting a fire which takes hours and would heat the whole house. A fire or wood stove would only have used in the fall and winter or in large wealthy houses with servants and others to feed. These kitchens would be out of the way of the household and would need the fires to bake their own breads. Many middle class households would buy their breads from a local baker and so wouldn't always need the fires.

[@Simona_Love]

Красота! И даже недостающие части восстановили! Интересно, это в большей степени музейный экспонат или ее можно использовать ежедневно в случаях проблем с газом и электричеством?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I would definitely prefere to cook everyday on this than to live in a mafia/dictatorship state 🙂

[@georgeshelton6281]

It's a cinch to restore old-timer postcards. It takes the least amount of time to make them look as good as new again, compared to all electrical appliances such as.

[@user-vd8gu3uy6t]

👍👍👍

[@garymucher4082]

Very nice refurbishing. I will say, that if you are merely going to use this as a decoration, than it is perfect. However if you have plans to actually use it, the epoxy putty isn't going to last long. And I am not sure I understand the little side protrusion as to what it serves in the design... Thumbs Up!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Garry. The epoxy it is heat resistant, but of course I can't bet that will last a long time. Of course this will be used as a decoration, I don't think that someone will want to be so classy to use it for outdoors escapades. Cheers!

[@gayle525]

Something tells me that last part is supposed to pivot on top of your fire. Directly on top, to smother the fire after use. That must be why there was an extra protrusion that you tried to grind off.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It is the fire regulator and extinguisher. I didn't try to grind off, just to make it smoother the edge.

[@Mikey__Mike]

How do you know what sand or (material) to use when sand blasting to get an excellent result every time? Loved every second of this video.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm choosing the sand taking in consideration the type of metal and how rusty it is. Usually I'm using black corrundum sand and I change only the granulation.

[@jimdelong949]

Wow What a great transformation Randy They don't make things as sturdy and ornate now as they did back then Thanks for showing us how it looked before the rust . Do you keep or sell the items you restore. I'm new to the channel

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi Jim, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sometimes I have to sell them to fund other videos and to make some space in my workshop.

[@pickletreewoodcraft7858]

Now that’s camping in style they don’t make them like that anymore, one tip tho is that metal plate isn’t meant to go on top it’s the extinguisher for the stove.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, that's right, I extinguished the fire with it, but I didn't know that should stay away. The pot was more steady on that than without, maybe they were using smaller containers and not so heavy like my "cow pot" 😅 Cheers!

[@olgadementyeva4837]

Кастрюля очень старая и не красивая внутри. Очень люблю Ваши реставрации, может и кастрюлю отреставрируете?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Огромное спасибо

[@cecilgore495]

excellent job, I have never seen this before but it is beautiful, while I am at it what was the paste you used.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi Cecil! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The paste is heat resistant epoxy and harder, some special one that can resist to 1260 degrees Celsius.

[@michelebriere9569]

How long does the cotton last? I can't see your onscreen description.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I didn't test that; that's why I didn't write it down, but I think it can last a few good hours.

[@battleshippotemkin560]

Чем вы восполнили недостающие кусочки чугуна? Эпоксидный компаунд? Так он от температуры рассыплется в прах.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It is heat resistant one, up to 1260 degrees Celsius/2300 degrees F. Nothing can happen. This kind of epoxy/ceramic fibre adhesive exist for a long time already in Europe.

[@andreeaprajisteanu674]

Nice work! Could you please tell me how is called the gun that you clean the rust with?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! That's a sandblasting cabinet with a sandblasting gun.

[@roxanahurley7360]

Amazing job! What is the brand and color of the gold pain pen you used in this video?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I honestly have no idea, but I will check when I will arrive in my shop and let you know.

[@swordforjustice]

If you ever get to restore any items made by Bridgeport Brass, Wilmot & Hobbs, or American Tube & Stamping, those companies were started by my great great grandfather, Samuel R. Wilmot. Also, if you restore anything made by Bridgeport Hardware Mfg. , that was started by his son in law, Willis Hobbs

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Nice! I will do a research, maybe I'll find something that needs some restoration.

[@Nikela969]

Отлично!👍👍👍💐

[@davidallen9526]

Have you tried burning it with that epoxy?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes, of course I did. That epoxy resists to 1260 degrees Celsius. The test it is at the end btw 😅

[@donwright3427]

More bit hard the weld in cast iron needy skill to right good make strongness

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I know. I did that recently in a video, but this time I choosed something else, for diversity.

[@stupotlee]

not making fun of the cow pot, but I think it needs a descale and clean.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That pot had 30 yrs old, and I'm using it only for workshop activities 😀

[@HippoXXL]

Well, erm... you know, that the cast plate is to put out the flame, right?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I found out later :)

[@user-sm1jn1hv3p]

鍋を置く前に置いた持ち手のある板は消化用の物では？

[@ABUZAYED.]

من فضلك احتاج أسم عجينة الحديد

[@Hipper261]

Beautiful, but you need a welding machine

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. I have a welding machine, but this time I wanted to do something else, just for diversity.

[@mikebetts5532]

cool. great job my friend…🔧⚒️🔩⚔️⛏️🔨🛠️👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@plp_]

Taka drobna dygresja- miałem w rodzinie podobny palnik i ten "lizak" nie służy przypadkiem tylko do regulacji i gaszenia płomienia? Jaki jest sens kłaść go pod garnek?:)

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It is the fire extinguisher, but also gives stability to the pot till you decide to "kill the fire" and regulates the flame.

[@JoseContreras-ph6nz]

🤗👍🙏🇻🇪

[@user-ye2pu3ej5i]

냄비 복원 할 생각은 없어요?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahaha, maybe 😅

[@MUN.A1988]

ليش طنجرتك من الداخل سوداء ؟ نظفها بمادة تنظيف الصحون والطناجر

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's a 20 years old pot, now used only for workshop activities. 😅 The enamel is gone inside so I don't have what to clean.

[@maurozacchia8973]

cambia pentola

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It is for workshop activities and I have it for 20 years. Please leave my sweet cow pot alone 😉

[@user-nq6pj3rr1x]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@petricabistricean1806]

Super tare 🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌷

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Ma bucur ca ti-a plăcut și acest video!

[@dianeknight4839]

Nice but why does every restoration get painted black.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! Not all were painted black. 😃

[@vallery75]

Anyone who needs mental hygiene should watch your videos

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to know that my videos can help.

[@konstantynk8075]

это не реставрация - это - переделка!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Huh? 😅

[@Anakoicer]

Плохо. Сломанную чугунную деталь для начала нужно было армировать куском проволоки, засверлив 2 отверстия в самой детали.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Why bad? Because I choosed another technique that worked? Do you realise what are you saying? One thing is I would do like this and another thing is to say bad to something different that is working. Think a little before writing.

[@Anakoicer]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I thought. And again I came to the conclusion that a technique that was not made with high quality is bad. And don't teach it to others.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

The clay is heat resistant and passed the test. This item will be displayed only, not used everyday, so it is an option. Yours seem legit too. Maybe in one day I will try it. Usually I'm welding cast iron, but this time I wanted to show something else, for diversity. PS: I'm a hobbyist, my intention is to create satisfying videos as main focus, not tutorials. Thanks for watching and understanding. Cheers!

[@Anakoicer]

@@rustyshadesrestoration I am also an amateur. And when I don't want to weld cast iron, I braze it with brass or silver solder. In this case (in my humble opinion) it would be easier to insert a piece of wire with a diameter of 3 - 4 mm into holes pre-drilled from the ends to a depth of about 1 centimeter. as a frame and then smear it with what you smeared. Thank you.

[@mikepoteet1443]

Wasn't camping in the 1800's just everyday living?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Mostly yes, but rich people started camping at the end of 1800s and in the early 1900s became popular. In 1908 first book about outdoor camping was published 🙂