DIY Parabolic Solar Cooker

[@fathernojoy2706]

Man, can't believe I missed this one. Finding a TOT vid you haven't seen is like diggin a crumpled up 20 that got washed in some jeans you used to be to fat to wear.

[@masonborden5594]

Thats exactly how i felt finding this in recommended under an old Ave video

[@brutongaster8184]

I just had the same experience

[@GregoryVeizades]

Count me in

[@Moto_Medics]

This is the first video I ever saw from tot and now I fall asleep to milling vidjayos

[@davidconaway239]

Or finding a Farside comic you haven’t seen

[@azyfloof]

"She won't be tryign coffee again till she's at least 30" Tony, that had my rolling! I love love LOVE your humour, that's superb, thank you man! :D It's so awesome seeing makers get their kids involved and interested. I'm seeing that more and more :D

[@Skwerll]

That's why you never mention cream and sugar.

[@azyfloof]

Exactly :D Don't wanna make it easy for them hehehe :D

[@fsj197811]

I was cured of coffee, cigarettes, and beer in exactly the same manner. Way to go Tony! :-)

[@bobmccown4588]

Payback for the gum

[@DinoSarma]

EXACTLY! This is not a channel I'd usually be interested in, but he's so charming and funny that I had to subscribe.

[@TheDrumminjay]

Kids have a great dad. Nothings more respectable than a parent passing on knowledge to their little 'uns

[@craftedworkshop]

That's pretty slick, Tony. Love your kid's reactions to the gum and coffee.

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

I love that he includes his kids in his projects. Shows what a great dad he is.

[@toaster_gmbh]

It works great. Didn't like coffe when i was a kid and tried it and never like it since or even tried again.

[@petek210]

#1 reason I'm divorced? My wife never phoned and said excitedly that there was a satellite dish on the side of the road. Would it have killed her?

[@jason-ge5nr]

Right?! Any wife that would make that phone call is a keeper.

[@davidduffy9806]

Albion Laster Tony's Wife didn't call.... The conversation would have gone something like this.... Tony: "Honey I found a satellite dish, it would be perfect for showing the kids how parabolic dishes can focus light" Wife: "If you bring home one more piece of trash I am chaining you to the Oxy bottle".... (sound of slamming phone)

[@fatsamcastle]

Poncho likes bacon maybe, if you dropped it on her.

[@meetim6271]

David Duffy: I'm sorry I can't multiple-like your comment!!! :-) That's exactly how it goes down.

[@hackeritalics]

I have it on good authority that a lack of communication really can kill a relationship. You know who you are. 🤨

[@peterhoiland6715]

I've watched this video at least half a dozen times, and the amount of science & math (no matter how half-assed) mixed with family wholesomeness brightens even my worst days. Thank you, Tony.

[@bradwilson6601]

You have the most under-subscribed technical channel on KZbin. Great videos, thank you.

[@ThisOldTony]

Thanks Brad!

[@wotcommanderjenzor]

Your absolutely right!

[@a.bergantini4129]

I totally agree! I've been thinking about this for the past weeks and I don't know understand why!

[@OutOfNamesToChoose]

Just a reminder that his persistent effort has finally paid off

[@psycholocke4090]

none of you seem to watch Fran Blanche .... never mind Tony, i like you too 😉

[@Abom79]

Cool project and well narrated! I need one to ignite charcoal!

[@vishaltipramwar5297]

No its hot project

[@AnatoFIN]

Your daughter's expression when trying coffee tell's it all. She will probably remember building parabolic mirror with dad and first coffee for the rest of her life. What a great memory.

[@TimpBizkit]

Well it is super strong black coffee. I like it more diluted than that with milk and sugar.

[@shizzle5150]

I tell you This old Tony, seeing that you posted a video is the highlight of my day sometimes. I work on the road building hydrocarbon facility's and really want nothing more than to have a good shop like you and grow old fishing. You keep me reminded of what my 70 hr work weeks are getting me. even though I am still chasing the carrot, the stick is getting shorter. thanks for your time and effort :)

[@lixxxxit]

Great comment!

[@revmpandora]

you, sir, are one of those awesome dads that other kids are/will be jealous of!

[@frugalcode]

Your sense of humor is spot on.

[@guyward5137]

I could watch your videos all day you can make any subject interesting and always a chuckle or two. One of my favorite KZbin channels. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom. Guy

[@sgsax]

Bonus dad points for this one. And I'm rather impressed at the efficiency here. Way better than trying to focus lenses.

[@shanek6582]

I just figured out why I like your sense of humor, so long, and thanks for all the fish.

[@rickdabney5082]

It warms my heart to see parents so involved with their kids. Thank you for the great videos.

[@howder1951]

Boy it doesn't take much to make wonderful memories, your kids will remember stuff like this forever, and they will always be in your corner for you. Congrats, I enjoyed this very much, black no cream no sugar , thank you.

[@NotRealNamesAgain]

The sooner kids get real-world science fun (knowledge) the better, and boy have you got plenty to interest them. More kids should have science experiment fun time. Good on you.

[@johnedward7538]

I tried this out with my son when he was about 5 or so. That was 30 years ago. We didn't have that super shiny tape that you used. We only used aluminum foil. It warmed up a hot dog after a considerable time but nothing like lighting anything on fire. This was in Florida in midsummer.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

So, let me get this straight...You wrapped a hot dog in aluminimum foil and let it out in the sun, and you expected it to be fully cooked? lol No. Just no.

[@floridasaltlife]

Had not seen this one till tonight, really enjoy your videos. Your daughter is 100% adorable. Enjoy, the time, as I can see you are !!! mine is already grew up and gone !!! The very best of years in a lifetime. Doug...

[@bleepinjeep]

Nice! It's cool that the whole family is involved!

[@alejandrobringas2212]

Of all the KZbin community, the least channel I expected to see here was BleepinJeep, and I love it.

[@kierondesmond7791]

The only channel where, if I accidently find myself watching a video I've seen before, I don't stop watching :o)

[@tnekkc]

The medium is the massage.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

"Thanks for watching" Thank YOU for posting ! A charming insight into being a proper Dad : ) Very much appreciated.

[@chazsteadman5020]

Old Tony does a great job of combining information with a fantastic sense of humor.

[@johnnybrandon2206]

I'm having a shit day but just 1 TOT video put a big smile on my face and makes me happy.TOT is beyond therapeutic. Thank you!.

[@timothyhayes9724]

I'm really happy that you shared this and that you involved your daughter in this experiment. =)

[@ironbomb6753]

When your kids are adults and they see these videos of the stuff you made with them, they are gonna realize how awesome a dad you really were, are, you know... you're a lucky man. ♥️👍🙂

[@rwdintegra]

Nice... Your an amazing father, love your humor, and very educational videos... I'm new to milling and turning but after completing 60 hours of machine technology in adult nite classes I think I found my new calling in life.

[@Javaman92]

LOL! Now that is what I call quality parenting. Your children will grow up not afraid to try things. This was an enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@yannicmeyer421]

Four years later I am once again going through your earlier Videos and they are still great. Love the and Kind of miss the appearences of the Kids. Looks like you had a lot of fun!

[@robmiller3981]

I love to see a Dad having fun and learning with (teaching) his kids. That's what it's all about brother! Keep up the good work!

[@akiriwas]

In some videos you're a fantastic teacher... but I prefer the ones where you're a kick-ass father.

[@jaydunbar7538]

What's the difference?

[@robertidenya1432]

That was beautiful. Teaching your kids practically like that means life time memories for them. You were superman in that moment. I know, I am two years late...

[@ThisOldTony]

I'm still Superman! ;)

[@sourbrothers73]

Aw man this was so wholesome 🥲

[@mjallenuk]

My kids (5 and 7) are going to love this! Scoring two separate disgusted kids faces in one video is mighty impressive..

[@SteveJXL]

Ahh the memories.. Graduating from 60mm objectives to Fresnel lenses to make bigger holes in the asphalt (somewhere in 1983 there was a closet full of stripped 3M overhead projectors). I've done this exact thing with junked Offset-feed Ku reflectors, it's amazing how well this works even with the low reflectivity of aluminized duct seal tape. My kids loved the experience too! Great Dad. Keep 'em in the shop, question everything, and absorb it all. Love it!

[@chimpchowder5774]

Good dad! Great project! This is how we grow! Thanks for sharing your project. Much was learned and I'm sure you kindled a fire in those children that will never go out! These may well be our next solar power engineers for the future!

[@AverageCitizen333]

i think its great that you use the channel to promote being a great dad. love the videos as usual

[@electrontube]

so strong. I love how you get your kids involved in the "what does this mean to me?" aspect of how stuff works

[@excaliburjohndeere7657]

Thank you for being a wonderful parent . It made my day. May God bless y’all !

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Your daughter is adorable. I love doing things like this with my kids.

[@ipelin27]

This is the best channel on youtube. This guy is very smart. He could be a university teacher.

[@siggyincr7447]

You crack me up man. Neat project. I wouldn't have expected that even a big dish like that would catch a piece of wood on fire so quickly. Now to build a sterling engine and see how much power you can generate with it.

[@kjellski]

Man, this is parenting done right! :) Thank you for putting up these great videos! :) Also I've been subscribed for a while now and wanted to let you know, I use your videos as reference for accuracy and understanding the concepts!

[@tgi3197]

I did the same thing with my daughter and she spit hers out too. Lol. I love your channel and have learned so much from your videos! Thank you for all your hard work! I've been watching for a while now and have always meant to comment. Love the jokes and subtle references. Also, has anyone ever told you, your voice sounds like Alan Alda? Keep up the great work!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thank god they don't like the good stuff when they are young, i never have to worry about my single malt or liquorice going missing

[@ORflycaster]

I'm watching a TOT classic because they're great...............and it's the first night of Daylight Savings and I'm not sleepy yet at 11:30pm. I don't need ANY encouragement to collect other people's junk, but this video really has me thinking. My son would love the experiment as much as Tony's daughter did.

[@Basslastique]

What e pretty cool father you are. Remembers me to my my dad. He is still showing me cool stuff he's doin in his room. And sometimes he's involving me, asking for my knowledge. Kinda cool. Hope your kids are keeping their interests. Really love your vids ❤

[@sarcigon]

Why doesn't this channel have 300,000 subscribers? This guys is a very fine craftsman and also very entertaining. Subscribed!

[@StephenMortimer]

WELL DONE !! (glad to hear MrsWife is still in your corner)

[@phooesnax]

Ms. Old Tony thanks

[@lixxxxit]

I love your sense of humor and i love the videos! Thanks!

[@KenPurcell]

Thanks Tony, great to see your projects with kids. My oldest son loves straight menthol cough drops, GACK!

[@kcthecowboy]

What a little cutie! Keep her excited about science.

[@bobtucker4738]

Very good video. Quality time with your kids is priceless.

[@Spoif]

+This Old Tony It's great to see you get your children involved in the experiment. And as a bonus, your daughter seemed genuinely interested.

[@Traderjoe]

The gum thing cracked me up haha

[@robertlunsford1350]

you really have a talent for making your videos entertaining as well as educational. Thanks

[@mstevens7175]

This might be one of the single nicest videos I've seen on KZbin. Beautifully voiced, interesting and shows a kindness and respect towards your kids that I find inspiring. How often do you finish watching something and think - "There was nothing bad, mean-spirited or spiteful in any of that"?

[@vajake1]

Your videos are wonderful! Thanks so much for posting them! I always learn something new and I can't help but smile!

[@IONredline06]

You are a great dad, your kids are super lucky. My wife is cooking our first right now, just found out its a girl, i cant wait to do projects with her,

[@dougbourdo2589]

I've been keeping my eye out (not literally) for a discarded projection TV so I can snap up the Fresnel lens sheet inside for this similar use. Great to see the young'uns involved in the science.

[@whitecaps775]

That was super cool. You sir are blessed with adorable children. Thanks for the video........................

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Love the way you narrate these. You sir, should do this commercially. And your kids are awesome as it comes :)

[@scottn96]

This is my favorite you tube channel Tony. Thanks for doing this!

[@retronexusio]

you seem to be the funniest dad one can imagine while teaching your kids

[@chrisstephens6673]

Famous kids, anonymous dad?

[@abdullatif77]

We demand seeing your face This Old Tony

[@P0LYPRO]

It's already out there. Not really a secret if you've seen his older videos. Don't remember the one though.

[@P0LYPRO]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHusq55_mMSqf7c He looks exactly like I imagined, not that it matters. The hands view works best, you can't mill with your face, at least I hope not.

[@alakani]

@@P0LYPRO I thought that's what a face mill is for

[@Buddy-po4hv]

@@P0LYPRO Thanks for the link dude :)

[@bradapprentice1397]

Awesome Dad! Blessed children! Lucky KZbin viewers! Nice one! Brad

[@domenic1165]

I have finally watched all yours videos in the past 3 weeks. Look forward to more :)

[@chrishill7925]

Always great content. Say it like it is with a unique flair! Thx for killing the time Tony!

[@paulbeanproductions]

This is such an empowered dadding moment. Thank you for sharing

[@slaymachine7674]

TONY , Two thumbs up for being a good Dad !

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Love your videos Tony especially when you get your kids interested. My Daughter is always keen to help but my son is always plugged into a computer

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Wow the sticks really show what's going on! Thanks for this!

[@ke9tv]

Next time, black the pot! (So it can call the kettle names...)

[@mattymcsplatty5440]

Kevin Kenny hahahahahaha

[@mrxmry3264]

@@mattymcsplatty5440 kevin has a point. something black absorbs a lot more than something white does.

[@supereman009]

Love you videos. And sense of humor. Keep the videos coming.

[@thecogwheel]

Great work! Your videos are huge hits with my kids (similar age). We watch them together :). Thanks for them. My wife calls me about my neighbors throwing junk out as well ... most times I can smell it though before it actually happens.

[@YulehHabibi]

Man what wonderful children! what a great dad!

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

When my daughter asked to try coffee my wife asked what I thought. I assumed that, like most kids, she would try it, spew it and that would be the last I would hear of it for years. What I hadn't counted on was the fact that my wife's coffee is basically a milkshake with a dash of espresso in it. I said yes, and now she's hooked. Dad fail.

[@yannicmeyer421]

That was nice. Thanks for brightening up a sleepless night :-)!

[@adamwishneusky]

This is great! Reminds me of when I made one for high school freshman science class. I used radial foam core board parabolas supporting a thin cardboard wedges. Not very big but managed to pop popcorn in a tuna can.

[@princetikki]

I remember a while back someone commented that he didn't understand why your channel didn't have 100K subscribers... looks like the universe is about to correct itself soon. Pre-congrats Tony.

[@ThisOldTony]

Thanks Tikki! not counting my collets before they hatch, though. ;)

[@Landrew0]

Speaking for myself, not my cup of tea.

[@spiritualreality4327]

Start counting, lol

[@fankcastle7169]

Yep I'm building that, and that video was adorable love your vids! And your kids are just as funny as you TOT!

[@bobs_ya_runkle]

So good. I just love your kids involvement. Thankyou That Old Tony. :-)

[@firstlastname99]

I've always known you had to be a dad with your sense of humor. This cute little video was funny proof of that. Awesome kids. Was great to see them make a cameo in your series.

[@whateg01]

My son and I just did this for his science project, but didn't start with a satellite dish. We laser cut rings that when stacked formed a parabaloid. It was really impressive how hot it got even without being very well focused. In fact, for the purposes of cooking stuff, it might be better to have it slightly out of focus. Anyway, he roasted a marshmallow and a hotdog in less than about 15 minutes, with a lot of other kids ooo-ing and ahhh-ing. So much fun! Cool to see the kids enjoying it!

[@MichelPASTOR]

The good thing is you cannot set things on fire far from the focal point so your neighbors house is safe. Great kids and great project !

[@starwish2467]

Years back, a neighbor got a decommissioned 10' dish, and used it to make a water pond in their yard. It was landscaped with stones around the outside, and a small waterfall. Nice.

[@treyking5309]

Your kiddos learn more in an afternoon with you than they learn in a month of school! Way to start them early!

[@landlockedviking]

you.... have one special woman! I still have my eye on a couple dishes in the area but.... they haven't made it here yet. Awesome vid, thanks.

[@dennisjohnston2742]

you videos are amazing love them keep up the good work. Your videos just crack me up sometimes but yet makes me see things done on the lathe that I would never be able to do

[@retrohipster994]

I had this adorable little dachshund that one-time got on my table and drank a half cup of black coffee. Haha she couldn't get enough coffee. She obeyed every rule in the book. Just that model dog that does every trick and snuggles and is nice to everyone. No matter what though, she would find the coffee and she would drink it. Haha God I miss that dog.

[@WildeFyre69]

Your daughter's reaction to the Moka made me laugh more than the other 135 of your videos I have watched! Great job Dad :)

[@chrisconley3579]

Wicked fun project. I made one from applying a vacuum to an emergency foil blanket over a barrel ring. Insane the power at the focal point.

[@kaigrundmann9277]

I love your work. And your videos. And your editing. And your humor. And the "collaboration" with your kids. And the stuff you do and how you explain it. 😁👆

[@michaelcrockis7679]

I wish I had a dad like that! Eh! I wish I had a dad that didn't dump my mom when I was only 3 months old. Anyways... Can't stop smiling watching your kids having fun. You are a great dad!

[@TwoHeadedDog]

Another great video! They always put a smile on your face :)

[@russtuff]

If you spray a mist of water near the focal point you may be able to see that focal point. like this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGHCn6ishbB8n5o

[@thecorbies]

Excellent suggestion if I may say so. We've all seen Mythbusters and various other programs about focussing the suns rays with a mirror/parabolic dishes etc., but I agree with the presenter, I've NEVER seen wood combust that quickly. Amazing. Regards Mark in the UK

[@southronjr1570]

Gee, I feel bad now. My son started stealing mom's and my coffee when he wad around 6 and we finally gave up and bought decaf for him around age 9. That being said, this was the same child who at age 18 months would crawl behind the couch in super stealth mode to sneak up and grab my beer from under the end table in the evenings and somehow put it back after taking a few sips without me, or mom, noticing. I suspected something was up when for some reason I sudenly started going through a 6 pack in a week instead of 2 and finally figured it out after just happening to spot the beer floating mysteriously throuh the air to under the table one night.

[@Migueldeservantes]

I feel so much good envy of you with you kids!! it always looks like if you all are having a ball!!

[@mrMacGoover]

Dishes with motors are made so they can point at different towers to receive signals that they wouldn't pick up from one particular tower. One tower might be American broadcasting and another might be across the river like a Canadian broadcasting tower, this is why new free to air digital antennas need more than one vertically mounted pannel pounted at different towers to pick up more channels from more towers.