I have 4. I keep buying them off ebay, recondition, then resell. And use the one I inherited from Dad.
@dischoutdoors8 ай бұрын
Right on! , that's the way to go. I got this one from my Grandfather after he passed, The older stuff is tried and true and still works great. I love my stove, and for some reason I think it makes my coffee tastes better when I go camping. I'm on the look out for a Coleman 425 gas stove to use instead of lugging around propane for my current set up. Going to be a great camping season this year. Take care man.
@toddborron623917 күн бұрын
hello do you currently have any stoves for sale ? thank you
@andrewinaustintx6 ай бұрын
I purchased my example of this stove more than 40 years ago. It was in used condition - but still works even in below freezing temps. The "regulator knob" on these earlier Optimus 8R stoves was much nicer than the all-metal regulator key that came with the later stoves. Take note of the doughnut shaped cup at the very bottom of the burner, which is referred to in the instruction manual as the "spirit well". I keep an eye dropper in my stove for adding about 1 ml of fuel to the well prior to preheating the burner assembly. Methanol is a better alternative for preheating the burner assembly,. It burns much cleaner.
@dischoutdoors6 ай бұрын
Andrew! This is great information thank you. I'll try it out on my next trip I love this stove, there is something about using the older tried and true equipment. I like to think about all the trips it's been and things its cooked over the years. Great to hear from you, and have a great day.
@dnjones3685Ай бұрын
Cool. Never seen one like that
@dischoutdoorsАй бұрын
I love that thing. Old tech is the best.
@davidgidman75613 ай бұрын
You use Meths (denatured alcohol) to preheat it in the bowl underneath burner bell.
@dischoutdoors3 ай бұрын
Ok, i'll give it a try. Thanks for the info
@davidgidman75613 ай бұрын
@@dischoutdoors surprised no one else has mentioned it to be honest. A lot less messy. Wait till it burns out then turn the burner on, it’ll fire right up without all that coughing and spluttering and flames.
@SaskFisher2 жыл бұрын
Dude....that is such a SWEET stove!! I'd love to have that! Love the oldies! I am going to keep my eyes open for one at garage sales! New follower...I want to see you cook on this!
@dischoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Thank you for the comment. Stoked!
@craigrobertson6082 Жыл бұрын
Awesome bit of gear...imagine trying to get this sorted out in the middle of the Swedish mountains when your fingers are cold! People were harder back in the day.
@dischoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Agree, That was my Grandpa's stove, he was part of the "greatest generation" WWII era guys. It's amazing what they accomplished back then with the gear they had. I really dig the old stuff; the craftsmanship is top notch.
@iseekidstv2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋. Good dog 🐕
@dischoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you very much he is the best dog.
@argyrqwertys94143 ай бұрын
What's The breed is the dog?
@dischoutdoors3 ай бұрын
Wally is big ol mix breed. good ol mutt. I did his DNA and it came back with about 18 breeds in his woodpile. The stand outs to me are Great Pyrenees, (he's big 100lbs) Australian cattle dog (his colors) and Huskey (his coat and tail.) His parents were working dogs on a sheep ranch near where i live. He is 4 years old. I couldn't ask for a better dog. I'm lucky to have him. Thanks for the question. Have a great day.
@timothyruggles3031 Жыл бұрын
Step 1 put the fire extinguisher 1 or 2 steps behind you if it flairs up you will back up and say sh!t and their it is wair you are and you don't have to step back in the fire...
@dischoutdoors Жыл бұрын
I hear that!
@peetsnort Жыл бұрын
I was born in 59
@dischoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Nice, Your built with quality my friend.
@peetsnort Жыл бұрын
@@dischoutdoors thanks. I was 60 in my bio picture I have one original 00 optimus. They have a kind of magic. I just keep it well maintained and actually use to make a meal and coffee occasionally. The heat is good enough for steaks with a cast iron pan. Little gems of things
@dischoutdoors Жыл бұрын
@@peetsnort couldn't agree more, I love using mine for my coffee pot. It sounds like a little steam train.
@dustinfrost52142 жыл бұрын
You need to fill the very low pan below the bell
@dischoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that part of the stove, I'll give it shot, thanks for the info man! keep on keeping on!