Hobo Stove Build, The old stove gave its best and Passed The Torch

[@patriciaribaric3409]

I had never heard of a rust roll before. That was very thoughtful of you to share that with us!!!

[@georgeserrano8354]

I want to make one of these...I've got a really big can of ravioli's been trying to convince my kids to eat some for the last two days......going to start on it sooner or later. I really want to learn how to start a fire like you!!!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I grew up eating those kind of Ravioli. I'd love to try the real chef-made ones!!!

[@petdoe8938]

Me and my grandfather would boil water for tea on a hobo stove like this 60+ years ago so glad you are teaching this skill ,

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I get a lot of use out of my hobo stoves. TY!

[@petdoe8938]

For us they would last about 7 months ,we cooked food and tea my grandfather would hand drill to start the fire ,a skill all my children know ,so many old skills out there let's hope we never forget them so nice you are keeping some alive ,thank you

[@benlovlov6558]

I asked my local mom and pop restaurant to save me some gallon cans to make my first hobo stove. They were more than willing to give them away. Love this thing. I really enjoy your channel. Learned much about fire making since subscribing.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Great stoves! Thanks friend!

[@Eastwood-qz5rg]

That friction fire is great! Drain hole is a good idea too. I like it.

[@deanfrost9494]

Thank you, haven't seen the rust fire roll before. Love learning new things.

[@larrybailey43]

Neat stove ! And roll fire maker is a cool trick !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks. You oughta build one.

[@Lavadx]

I just made one of these at my shop today Mr. West, it came out pretty good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it's very much appreciated.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You're going to love that stove. It's one of the quickest starting and hottest burning stoves.

[@susancronk8512]

Excellent. Never would have thought about using the bolts for the legs like that. Learned two new things. That and how to start a fire with some rust and cotton and a couple of 2x4s.

[@FierceMouse]

Thank you for taking the time Mr. West

[@anthonybachler9526]

Oh that a fancy dancy stove. When I was homeless I made a much simpler one. Ill have to make one again and post it.

[@joebrinson5040]

Now I need to build a hobo stove. Thanks for clear instructions.

[@brooksto]

I found plenty of 1 gallon cans at the recycling center can bin where I take all my recyclables. I picked up a few and intend to build a David West design Hobo Stove. Thank you for such great instructions!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

That's a great find!

[@mayhembeading3737]

I absolutely cannot wait to try to make this!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You'll be glad you did!

[@georgcantor7172]

That's a neat way of making a fire without using matches, magnifying glass, or rubbing 2 sticks together.

[@ryanmoulden5440]

A very efficient design, one I feel true bush craft enthusiasts would see as superior to many others. This seems like something one could use to keep warm and fed with for a substantial period of time, given that proper care as you suggested was taken to prevent rusting. All in all a very interesting and educational build, thank you for sharing!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Ryan Moulden Thank you!

[@hagman1077]

Finally watched it- now Im going to make one. Thanks Mr West-

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

You're going to enjoy it!

[@bushcraftpiper]

David I must try this for sure and yes. spend the time just to make this is all you need and no expense. Thanks for showing

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I have videos of stove builds that cost little to nothing to make. they are in my playlist.

[@bushcraftpiper]

@@DavidWestBgood2pplany thanks and appreciated. will look at them

[@richardgonzalez1521]

1 day im going to build a hovo stove for sure

[@FierceMouse]

This is the best hobo stove design in my opinion, though mine is currently not of this configuration. Sometimes I like quick/dirty on purpose too, just to show you can

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you like it!

[@homesteadinthehood11212]

Thank you for sharing, be well and be safe, Peace

[@Salty_Sassenach]

I haven't seen fire lighting like this before 👍👍👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

The rust and cotton fire roll. Please see my fire roll playlist.

[@showandgo]

Sir you are a genius. Thank you for a very well design and fire tip in the end.

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

Nice job, I had a small one I made quite awhile back but must have misplaced it...made several alcohol stoves also 👍

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I build about 2 stoves a year. They wear out quickly because of all the use and weathering... I describe the old stove passing the torch to the new one because it contributed the 4-3/8"x2" leg bolts, the 4 sheet metal screws that support the elevated floor, the expanded metal elevated floor, the expanded metal feed hole cover, and the rust for the fire roll that made the fire that burned off the new stove. Now, for those that are building this stove new, I bought the expanded metal from Lowe's. I think it was about 8"x 24" piece for about $12. Come see what an easy build this stove can be. Please SUBSCRIBE at the end of the video. Thanks!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

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[@philstrange3695]

I liked that rusty thing you did, thanks.

[@baltsosser]

Would it last longer if you used powder coat? Nothing high end, something from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool.

[@connorw5756]

@@baltsosser High temperature grill paint or engine paint would work better, likely. Hit it with a matte black grill paint and it would probably last 5 years. Drop a thick plate in the bottom, probably longer than that.

[@erixonline]

that's the best hobo stove design I've ever seen ... great job

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

A really fast starting hot burning stove. Thanks!

[@richardgonzalez1521]

Those lil stove u made are real nice

[@infotainment999]

Thank you for sharing! Cool bolts legs idea, gonna try it on mine. I love the old cans that gave us their time and work, but now are all dirty and rusty . I feel like they are old friends retiring or something.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I get sentimentally attached too!

[@WinStunSmith]

I’ve been wanting to build one of these. I’ve seen a lot of designs, but yours seems like it’s more efficient, especially with that raised bit so the coals don’t smother. 👍

[@micahmainsaccount]

My new favorite KZbinr indeed, glad to stumble across you, love the use of recyclables, and ingenious ways to start fires, makes me wanna just live outdoors!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Lol... you are welcome here any time!... stay as long as you'd like!

[@roberteckard9771]

I was so glad to see such a neat well made plan on making this stove.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Robert. Let me know how your build works out.

[@debbieweightman455]

Gee,made fire from rust and cotton! Amazing! Love the stove😀

[@theroar7148]

Impressive from center to circumference. Excellent design and execution. The best I've viewed. Kudos.

[@pauljcohen2007]

Thank you so much for this. I have several large coffee cans in the garage to play with and try to make my own for the backyard.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Great stoves. You'll like them.

[@teddyevans1366]

Just what I was looking for ! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@BarefootGreg]

Tip. Use ur extension and socket as a nut driver

[@tessoxford5074]

Great job. Now is love to see your take on a portable rocket stove

[@albeniasantos5693]

Muito bom Parabéns nota 10 Obrigado

[@Warriorking.1963]

I'm not into these stoves really, but this was a really interesting video, one I enjoyed very much!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@johncantrell614]

Wow, never saw that fire roll trick before, pretty neat.

[@prepper4life27]

Next thing i do is make one of these! Thanks . Couldn't get a better diy video anywhere...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Clyde!

[@sonofeloah]

Love the fact that you posted this video on my birthday! Get to share this video with folks on FB. Thanks!

[@cerebral3591]

Never seen the rust and cotton trick before! Pretty neat!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please check out my Rudiger Roll Playlist.

[@WorldOfWonder66]

Very nice. I have never seen the rust fire roll before. Awesome

[@roadmaster720]

interesting video using items laying around the house. recycling at it's best. any large metal can will serve it's purpose here. gives me a reason to save and use my 3 LB metal coffee cans, chock full of nuts coffee. ( cfon coffee still in metal cans unlike it's competitors). i'll have to dumpster dive to find the 1 gal food cans but it is recycling.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

The stove is worth a little diving. LOL!

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Thx for sharing this! I hv a big tin I wanted to use for a hobo stove... now I see how it's done!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Great little stoves. You'll enjoy it.

[@lindwilliamson4342]

Very nice, loved your fire roll. Intresting regarding the rust. I guess has tobe the forcefite from the fire. I would have made a smaller front entrence hole for my twigs and bush, just to keep the fire in longer and to direction the fire upward. Keepup the good work friend

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great build,love the hobo stove,also a great job on your fire row.that's one fire i haven't got down path yet.take care

[@gloriabrown3805]

That’s awesome,thanks very much💯

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you!

[@ma-chastyle]

Wow！ It's a good burn.👍 I also posted it in the video, but I like you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

自分で作った場合は、気に入った点を教えてください。 ありがとうございました！

[@ma-chastyle]

hello I made a bonfire can that burns secondarily.

[@ma-chastyle]

I will subscribe to the channel.😍👍

[@vaamorais]

Hi! Very interesting DIY project. I was searching a similar project but using the stainless steel cutlery drying holder sold from IKEA and landed on this video. No regrets. Specially because of the fire roll technique (I believe that is the name, picked from Steve Smith's comment) using rust - I had never seen it before and will try to learn more soon.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Check out my How to fire roll video and boggycreekbeast channel. He's the real master of this technique and the one that we all either directly or indirectly learned it from.

[@JohnCapps]

Well done. I like the idea of using tape to transfer the marks onto the can. I was going to suggest selling them, but you've already answered that.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Many "razor blades" throughout. They never get me and my rough paws. The first ones I built I used tape. Then I started eyeballing 1 1/2 centers. When a subscriber suggested tape one time... I decided to go back to the tape technique. I guess most people that would only use this stove a couple times a year and will only build one in their lifetime, want it to be symmetrical and pleasing to the eye... I don't mind showing the tape technique. Thanks!

[@arjunakrishna2495]

I like your lessons and style.

[@chrisdon5655]

Never saw the rust igniter i have got to try that out Great stowe by the way

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Please check out my fire roll and hobo stove playlists

[@jayh9529]

I never seen anyone mark a step drill before nice job 👍

[@bluesrt662]

Thanks for your outstanding build I will be making one soon the rust roll was interesting good video.

[@quetzalt.v.1093]

I´m sure the new will serve it´s purpose just as well as the old one Sir, great hobo stove thanks for sharing and greetings from this small town somewhere in Mexico!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Greetings friend! Thank you!

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Boy I like my hobo stove made after yours I keep one at my campsite in a water proof barrel of course my other is out of the weather here at house

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

My trial and error deign from 5 years ago... It's one of the best kept secrets in all of bushcraftingdom... for some reason. People see how well it performs constantly on my channel, but I get few comments. Because the air can get to all sides simultaneously it's the fastest starting stove around. It keeps burning well because the ashes that normally would build up on the bottom and start smothering coals, fall through the elevated floor allowing the coals and flames to continue to draw all the air that they need. Thanks friend!

[@TheLegedaryDogo]

the way that you make fire is so amazing !

[@cabotbluegill]

looks good for sure David

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank friend!

[@davidallen4498]

I am making 1 or 2 of these now.love it.Just don't have the diamond screen. Hmmm?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

See my hobo stove builds playlist for options.

[@codelicious6590]

Killer info thank you for sharing your ingenuity.

[@LB-vn1lu]

This looks like the optimal design. Thanks so much. Could you say a few words about the material and sizing of the mesh used for the floor and window grate?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yes. Please see my Hobo Stove Builds Playlist. I think the holes in the expanded metal are 1/2". Lowe's sells it... about a 12"x 24" piece for $15.

[@Woodenarrows]

Nice through video. Thanks for the demo. Also saw something new to me, rust fire roll. I'm going to search your videos and see if I can get more info on that. Thanks...

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I've got about 60 videos in my Rudiger Roll playlist.

[@dougsandberg1426]

Going to finish my stove to day..... Just like yours

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Going to make a video showing it off???

[@ТомМаксМайкелсон]

Файно 👍👏👍👏

[@davidpalmer9091]

Nice stove build! Interesting fire starter!

[@penelopepigeon8505]

1) Is there anyway to rust-proof this while still keeping it fire safe? E.g. Rust-Oleum? 2) Neat trick lighting that fire. 🔥😎 I learned something new. Thanks.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I use High Temp spray paint from Walmart.

[@paperwork1125]

clay cat litter works in those 5 gallon can furnaces to melt aluminum cans.

[@Only1God]

That rust fire roll was ingenious‼ how does it work and can you show again how to do it?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Yes, see the many Rudiger Roll videos in my playlist.

[@Nadine----]

I need one .

[@SabezCatz]

That was really cool man I'm so trying this thank u for sharing

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks!

[@triggerhappy5680]

i understand the sharp edges but i would be more than happy to buy a stove from you David

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Build it... or get a friend to build it for you. You will enjoy it all the more. I wont be selling any. Thanks!

[@triggerhappy5680]

ok thanks for the reply David ...

[@NateBuker]

Holy sh*t bro! Never seen that rust roll technique! I was totally into your build then you pulled that out. Subbed!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Check out my fire roll playlist.

[@celestteazulse4944]

Thank you Sr.🤗 nice job.

[@Valerifon1]

Thanks David! I subbed your channel some time back but for some reason, I'd forgotten about it. I rediscovered your channel and have been binge-watching all afternoon! ha! This is a excellent channel and I've already learned a lot this afternoon. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! atb - Luther

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks "V" there's lots of good'ns to check out... Thank You!

[@terrychrist535]

Thank you for the 🎥 very interesting am going to try and make these fire cans. Rust shavings real cool.Its nice learning new things thanks. Have great thanksgiving dinner. 🙏😜🐈🐾🐾🐕🐾🐾

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Terry!

[@lequercus2740]

Good job, I like it !

[@roseannerainwatersmith12]

Love this! You could add a flute and make a cute little chimenea. Thanks! 😊

[@1953beetle]

Getting a bit fancy,don't you think?

[@ВикторКруглов-о9ф]

Спасибо вам

[@OlovMetal]

This is LEGIT!

[@PK-ls4jq]

Hey David. After watching this video I went out and made a hobo stove from your instructions and it looks just like yours. Today I used it for the first time and boiled potatoes on it, and they turned out great. However, it was not easy at all. To start the fire I had to use newspaper and a lighter. I then threw tinder in and had to keep adding sticks in through the window constantly to keep the fire burning and even then, the fire would sometimes go out. I would then have to start with the newspaper again to get it all going again. It came to the point where there were so many burnt up sticks in the pot that I couldn't fit anymore. Thankfully the water boiled though and the potatoes came out great. I should add that it was extremely cold and very windy out. Can you please tell me if I'm doing anything wrong?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

PK37 you definately are b doing something wrong. I have 100s of videos showing what fast starting and hot burning stove it is. Check out some of those. I'll send the link after this mssg.

[@PK-ls4jq]

I figured I was doing something wrong. I'll check out the other videos. Thanks much.

[@prf54]

If one uses a 20 pound propane tank this will last a bit. Just harder to grind. I got an older tank out of fuel and am going to make me one. Paul

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

They can be made out of anything, really. I'd like to make one out of all Stainless one day. I'll use 6" SS pipe on that one.

[@neilleyland208]

Nice job great video thanks M8 Neil from Australia

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thanks Neil!

[@tinkerfreak4602]

Well that made me a subscriber good sir

[@jyrogers6762]

Every now and then you sound like Pat Summerall.

[@tinasearcy4684]

Thank you

[@GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves]

Thanks for sharing👍🙋🏻‍♀️ one question was that rust and paper that ,when you role it over the Wood 😃?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Rust and cotton fire roll. See my fire roll playlist.

[@billmongiello4885]

i like it but what is the big hole on the side for...don't the round holes give enoughair flow

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

A feed hole for fuel and a vent hole that I usually turn towards the wind to get the fire going.

[@sigitroslina4716]

Niceee,been looking for this diy 😊. Well,what do you know, I learn something new from your video everytime I click on them 😍😊

[@BingWatcher]

Nicely presented as well as a very interesting stove. Is that flooring and door material similar to or could I use hardware cloth? Also, what size can is the smallest you would recommend to use? Thank You

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I have considered using hardware cloth. You would need better support for the elevated floor than just the sheet metal screws though. Search my channel for the other build I've done... 16os stewed tomato can, 1 quart green bean can. ( You can use the lid from the can, trim off w/tin snips 1/16" around circumference, riddle it with 1/4" holes, and use that for the elevated floor then the hardware cloth for the feed hole cover... but this design doesn't burn as well).Thanks!

[@BingWatcher]

I will look at the other videos and thank you for your suggestions on smaller scale designs. And I hope that your best kept secret makes its way into a "viral video" . It's quite possibly the best and easiest to make hobo stove on KZbin.

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

Nice lil stove my friend. I’m gonna have to try this one. I just subbed to ur channel 👌🏻👏🏻from Denver Colorado

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

They're good little stoves. Please visit my hobo stove builds playlist.

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

David West I sure wil👏🏼👌🏻

[@tom_olofsson]

The old soldier has given up the ghost.

[@CP-wo3my]

Good stuff!

[@Jesusandbible]

great job!

[@916OnMiNeZ]

If you put some coats of high temp bbq paint would the stove hold up longer to weathering?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

916OnMiNeZ Yes, the best remedy for me is to keep it in the shed.

[@chandy-kane]

Pretty awesome 👏🏽

[@stick9648]

Have the old one bronzed.

[@dannym332456]

yours was the first video that featured the fire roll(wood ash and cotton ball), did you start the idea, or did you see it somewhere? loved the stove.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Boggycreekbeast revived this 1940s technique and brought it too the world. He's personally (through KZbin comments) advised me on the technique early on and has proven himself to be the ultimate master of this technique and, in my opinion, the hand drill too.

[@dannym332456]

thanks for your reply. i enjoy your videos.

[@atc246]

May I buy two of you’re make stove?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No, but you can build them or get someone to build them for you. See my Hobo Stove Builds Playlist.

[@billyjm61]

Thanks