How to Make a Tough Waxed Canvas Pouch for your Folding Twig Stove.

[@fireboxstove]

Awesome video!! Great idea, I am glad you are enjoying your Nano stove! Cheers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I love it - looking forward to getting to know it better - better watch a few more of your videos!! 😉🔥

[@fireboxstove]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Lol that might help, real life applications. You will become an expert in no time!!

[@seanthomasdowd]

Really enjoy your making stuff videos

[@meYogii_]

Looks really neat. Good job!

[@stephenlambert9826]

I need to get myself started on making some of these pouches for gear.it looks so therapeutic,once I find my way I will be making pouches for everything lol

[@mangle40]

Boooom! Looking around the house to find pouch needs. 😂

[@alfonsodittrich6814]

Nicely done sir, our very own English Joe Robinet. Great job, keep the ‘make it’ videos coming

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Bam Son!! 😂

[@Buschpirat]

Hi, Simon. Unfortunately I don't get to sew as often as you do, but I still have a few ideas in my head that I want to realize this year. Thanks for the inspiration. Greetings, Azze

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Azze! I look forward to seeing some of your creations in your videos mate! Take care, Simon

[@mickspain330]

Very neat job Simon, nice to see you up and running again, thanks

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mick!

[@ColHatley]

Another first class job on the pouch. Thanks for sharing such a nicely done pouch...Atb Von

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Von!

[@bigfatpear]

a bloody nice little piece of kit.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@nicolab2075]

Love this video, I want to make a pouch for my bushbox ultralight now! I love those tinder cards too xx

[@einarwestlund]

Great pouch you made. I like your attention to details!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@angelakm6753]

Excellent instructional video Simon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Angela

[@SouthernPatriot1]

What a daughter you have! Nice lil pouch for the nano and it took you no time to put it together. Happy New Year to you and you family, Simon. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and take care my friend, Nikki.

[@JJV..]

Fire box 👍

[@slimpickins3425]

A man of many talents! I love seeing your diversity and its nice to see you creating things to go along with your passion of camping! I think that everything needs a little pouch to go in, well done, another fine video Mate!!

[@1967AJB]

Your daughter is awesome!!! I love your pouches, that sounds saucy, but they’d be spectacular with a little light tan leather. Brilliant video.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Can’t beat a nice soft leather pouch! 😂

[@wrzlgummidge7663]

Nice work Simon - you're building a tasty collection of gear covers. Looking forward to a review of the Nano - looks amazing. Cheers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Any excuse to fire up the old Gatling gun! Can’t have too many pouches. That stove is amazing btw! 😁

[@MrPianoKnee]

Great Project, design and production. What a fine mind and coupled with a good heart, too. Truly superb, Simon. A very thoughtful gift from your daughter and what a nice way to show how much you value it.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@nicolab2075]

I bet she thought when she was buying it 'Dad will really like this little stove, and I bet as soon as he gets it he'll have fun making a little pouch for it' 😄

[@RochelleLJones]

hey from Hawaii, just wanted to say I love your videos. Looking forward for more. Oh and I feel you are really good at teaching. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I didn’t know I had any viewers from Hawaii! I could do with a bit of your sunshine right now! Cheers, Simon

[@RochelleLJones]

@@simonablokeinthewoods oh ya? I shall send some sun your way in a few weeks. I just move here so getting use to the weather. Btw I was in the beast of the east last year. Was a lot of fun while I backpacked through Europe.

[@robertshand8101]

Nice work again Simon... 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Robert!

[@Mechanizmo]

Just beautiful

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@Wildernessoutside]

that's a nice little make Simon

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy!

[@jjd1927]

Got the same stove for Christmas, the tin is actually more than just a tin, put your stove on it and you won't scorche the ground, it also helps your stove to be more stable, put the stoves legs in the tins "X-pattern" and you've got a stable platform :) All the best!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

The tin is really good, I’ll still use it for its intended purpose, but it does add bulk and especially weight. The stove is pretty stable without it and as long as you clear the ground under it, it’s not a problem. I just like the idea of a minimalist stove. 😁🔥 hope you’re enjoying yours as much as I am mine!!

[@jjd1927]

I love your minimalist bag, and I definitely see your point with the tin adding bulk :P looking forward to your future videos! All the best!

[@leocalabro1114]

Awesome I need to get my sewing machine out have a good day

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Leo! Nothing like a sewing machine day! 😁

[@carltyson4393]

Your daughter knows what kind of gift to make you happy. A valuable addition to your stove collection...and it is always fun to watch you create cool stuff. Nice video to start the new year. Wishing you and your family...and Maggie...a wonderful 2019.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Carl! A very happy new year to you and yours!

[@jeremynorman5329]

Tidy job Simon. My sailmaker's donkey is not electric but still manages to do a tidy seam. Oooh...just what you need, another stove !! Never have enough !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

You’re not wrong there - no such thing as too many!! I had to google Sailmaker’s Donkey - still none the wiser haha! It that a hand cranked machine?

[@jeremynorman5329]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Yes...an old Navy saying of my Dad's

[@WiltshireMan]

Very nice little project that Simon. Thankyou Sandy

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Sandy!

[@jimb3685]

Great project. The simplicity is great. Happy New year

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Jim!

[@troutaddictnl7696]

Dandy little pouch sir! I'm keeping my eye out for a firebox local, but they're hard to come by. People here are more fond of the jetboil type.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Can you get one shipped direct from Firebox? I’m not normally a huge fan of gas stoves, but I seem to be getting drawn towards a jet boil (might just be feeding my stove addiction though!!) 😂

[@troutaddictnl7696]

@@simonablokeinthewoods I can, but they are a little pricey for us Canadians.

[@birchwoodfella9398]

Great idea, great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@SA2CLC]

Making sewing straight look easy. Mine's all over the place :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - the power of editing!! 😉😉

[@BushcraftAdventure]

Cute stove..nice pouch😃👍🏻

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@abefrohman1759]

Very nice pouch Simon. I hope you have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Abe - happy new year to you too!

[@huntshackwildernessexperie6820]

That's a handy little stove. I'm sure it will handle anything you need on the trail. Excellent pouch also. ATB

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! It’s a really powerful little stove! Pocket rocket!

[@WelshGallivanter]

Great little gift and a nice little pouch mate 👍🏼 atb

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! I’m a lucky boy! The throw line is awesome btw - thank you!!

[@kjonesy4142]

That turned out great! 👊

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I’m happy with it. 😁

[@ScoutLakai]

Another awesome video bud. Good crafting tutorial. Great work, turned out nice. Btw, if others inquire in my anorak again, I'm going to direct them to your channel. I was asked by quite a few people on how to. Didn't know you had one up. Thanks for this video brother. Cheers!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you mate! You are a true gem! Love your wool anorak - a work of art! Cheers and a very happy new year!! 🏕🔥🛶

[@MTwoodsrunner]

One of my favorite pieces of kit, I lost the drawstring off my Nano Stove pouch...i may give this a go, much sturdier than the original pouch...thanks Simon!...woods

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Woods! Great stoves aren’t they - looking forward to putting it through its paces! Happy new year mate!

[@dewijos1]

Thats well handy , Top Job !!!

[@xjeepmanx]

You sure are a handy bloke...I asked Santa for a nano.i got squat.so I'm gonna get the lixada stove. Can't wait for an action packed vid of your nano In use.HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy, nowt wrong with the lixada stoves - great for the price and do the same job! Happy new year!

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

You made a nice pouch.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@johnsmyth6283]

Another gem, cheers Simon. Happy New Year bud.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks John! Happy new year!

[@sarkybugger5009]

You'll make a lovely mother! ;o) Happy new year, Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I’ve been called that before! 😂😂😂 happy new year!

[@biblebeliever4570]

Men were the first in profession as tailors, this is not a woman's duty.

[@susannacalaman8520]

Pretty cool!! Thanks for the video!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@alanpounds2660]

Excellent! I’ve just made a leather version for the nano in the tin but now I think I’ll do this too but out of a light weight leather.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good idea - be nice in leather!

[@johnwalker91]

Great stuff you make it look so easy stay safe

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks John!

[@iloveshowbiz]

You did a beautiful job with that : )

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Patricia!

[@LittleBird777]

Great practical idea, nice choice of hard wearing fabric too, Happy new year Simon, look forward to seeing your camps in the new year :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Georgina! Happy new year!

[@stevenjensen6320]

Nice stove.I want one.Happy New Year to you and your family !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

And to you Stephen!

[@danjennings6817]

Nice job

[@09mrdon]

Very Happy New Year to you, Simon! Can't wait to see what you'll get up to in 2019.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Donald! Happy new year!

[@earlhayes2969]

Cool project Simon looking forward to a review on the Nano Stove hope you and your family had a good Christmas and Happy New Year 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Earl! Happy new year!

[@BushCraftBums]

Nice tutorial! Thanks for sharing and have a safe and blessed new year

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@mattbrown2654]

Brilliant Simon, you should sell them!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Matt!

[@derry1268]

Happy,healthy and prosperous new year simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

And to you buddy!

[@zoo2you]

Well done.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@EifelWandern]

Hello Simon, very nice and precise work!! I use tent bottom fabric (nylon with PU coating) and polyester sewing thread with cotton coat. I think this make the difference between trekking / hiking and bushcrafting. Just the weight not the fun. (-; Allt the Best for you and your family. Alex

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Alex! I think you are right - I seem to be building up two sets of equipment - my bushcraft kit is heavier - more canvas, leather and wool - hardwearing for the woods and next to the fire. Then I have lightweight gear for backpacking! They do cross over a bit sometimes, but both are great for their purpose 👍 cheers and happy new year!

[@colinbrown4008]

Another fantastic video mate. ATB from the Paganpreppers.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Colin!

[@darenkent6987]

Happy new year simon. Great video. 👍👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Daren!

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Brilliant! Good start of the New Year. Everything looks so easy when you do it. We were in London this weekend and when we flied in over England I saw a small streak of smoke from a forest. It must be Simon I thought. Atb Jonas

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha! Actually we just missed each other - I was in London too, but returned home on Saturday! Hope you had a nice time!

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Yes tank you, we had a nice time in London. It would have been really fun to run in to you in London. I wonder if I should have guess it was you or just some one that looked like you. Have a really good 2019

[@johnnybushman651]

Hay Simon , New Years to you too , like the video. Nice little pouch for that stove , good idea, like always ! Have a good day .

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Johnny!

[@joliski]

Great tutorial. Happy New Year!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Joe! Happy new year to you too!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Happy and Prosperous New Year to You and Yours! That looks to be a neat bit of kit.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks James! Happy new year!

[@tentage26]

Well done just the job Happy new year

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Alan! Happy new year!

[@green123o4]

Happy New year, Simon! Another great video 😄. I just love your 'Make It' series 😀.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks buddy!! 😁

[@jovahsangel]

Very nice!

[@TheStwat]

Very cool. Happy New Year to you and your family :)

[@Myn6211]

Great little pouch. Love the colour but I'd be worried I might lose it amongst the leaves and other ground debris. Guess that's where pockets come in handy. 😃

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good point - I’ve lost a fair bit of kit that way over the years! Bright yellow lanyard here I come!!

[@KentSurvival]

you make it look easy :) I need to do one for my silky soon, probably going to have to be hand stitched though.. should have got a shorter one lol

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - you know what they say about big saws........ 😂 Thanks mate!

[@TonyMorel]

This would be way better than the one that comes with the Katanaboy.

[@BushmanAOD]

cool, older video I know but had to come back to this one at ome point. Cheers

[@EvanOutdoors]

Nice job! You're very handy. Happy new year to you also.. Cheers.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Evan!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Cracking video Simon love the new stove mate great pouch happy new year to you and your family atvb jimmy 😎 😎

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jimmy! 🔥 happy new year to you too mate!

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing !

[@Woodsman_wildcamper]

That was cool mate. I was digging through my old stuff today, having a tidy before going back to work and found my bushcraft essentials mini woodstove. Think I'll get some waxed canvas and see what I can come up with. Happy New year to you and yours. Take care, buddy.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Andy! Can’t have it sooting up your other gear! 😁

[@randal1470]

Great vid! Gosh, I have to get my machine running, you’re a bad influence 😄

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - sorry about that!! 😂

[@derekmcmanus1423]

The New Year off to a good start...better this than Doctor Woke! 😀

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 cheers!

[@iainmarshall2514]

Happy New Year Simon, all the best in 2019 and keep up the good work, cheers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Iain! And a happy new year to you too!

[@mickmoriarty7780]

Nice pouch, but I can't imagine it would be any lighter thanthe titanium tin (which also doubles a base for the fire. I haven't bothered with a Nao, as I'm an old coot and don't do lightweight anymore. I love my 5" Gen2 though (and I wish I could find my Gen1 that I lost almost as soon as I bought it. It probably got nicked.

[@rosiecotton8343]

Awesome!

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Very nice

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Happy new Year , cool this is a project I can do best wishes :)

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

I clicked the link for the fb said not available

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Happy new year! I’ll look into that - I might have a typo in the link!! Search Simon a bloke in the woods of fb and you’ll find the page! Thanks for letting me know!

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Thankyou yes I found it

[@davidhuxtable8918]

Simon i stuff my face in other peoples woods!! Thats a better size I found firebox to be a bit big n heavy!! Im glad you are keeping your scissorhands in shape AND womens guild sewing classes up!! Very nice addition or finish What type of waxed fabric the best thread i find for outdoor uses is beeswaxed linen thread! Polyester against cotton if under strain can be too hard for the supporting fabric depends on grade of fabric used of cse I had a real difficulty to find a suitable thread for my tent Im trying to source a wool hunting serge fabric now For a winter smock Am undecided on wool im going to use for my trousers But would be lighter than smock Ive gone off of polyester Im revolting against it Now returning to all naturals As i just find it feels handles better Has unique properties & charachter

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I’m with you on the natural fibres (although I still wear them in most of my clothing! Wool just stands up the rigours if the outdoors so much better - less snagging and tearing in thorny bushes, warmer, safer with sparks etc! Interesting about the polyester thread - hadn’t thought of that! Good luck with the smock and strides! Off to stuff my face again now - so many leftover cheeses!!

[@biblebeliever4570]

Women's guild sewing classes? Men were the first tailors and good at it. This wasn't a women's profession.

[@davidhuxtable8918]

If you look out for a mothers maid pack at any army surplus store they often contain very high quality superstrong dark olive green repair thread!! Waxed cotton or mix of poly cotton in smaller diameter threads! They act as a great instant repair kit if out bush!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I’ve got one - not much thread left in it mind, and I’ve added a few extras over the years - like that miracle of miracles - Tenacious Tape! 😁

[@davidhuxtable8918]

@@simonablokeinthewoods yes thats what ive done also added in a few extras i dont know what tenacious tape is is it a bit like gorilla tape? Allrounder tape strong repair tape Much needed item of kit in any fabric emergency many neglect to incl a repair kit But surprising how often you need it Ive used mine for all sorts Incl making a very necessary harness repair To big 110litre rucsac in out back! Until i got it to a saddler After the local saddler had fixed it it was.bombproof.you just couldnt wear it out!! Or abuse it It was indestructible Saddlers do great heavy stitchwork For load carrying seams etc Sailmakers are good to tap up too if yer sewing machines not up to it

[@davidhuxtable8918]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Is the tenacious tape to cover over yer mouth if yer on a diet? Out in the woods!

[@davidhuxtable8918]

@@simonablokeinthewoods stop the food from going in Or do you use it to keep the food back!! In? Yer mouth!?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

David Huxtable 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Nice to see you back. I am now looking for a sewing machine. What have you created :) Rach

[@prepcommsuk]

Rachael Wyatt Same, I have my eyes out for a second hand machine near to me.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

I found one local to me and bid the man down to £20, going to see it tomorrow :)

[@prepcommsuk]

Rachael Wyatt Good luck with that one. I know nothing about them so have been doing a bit of YouTubing today. Plenty of second hand stuff on Facebook locally but I really don’t know what I’m looking at.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

What can go wrong? Spend a lot and still screw up the job, or spend a little practice and learn. If it all goes pear shaped you have lost £20.00

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - sorry about that!! 😂😂😂 they’re not that complicated - the key thing is getting the tension right - you can adjust the tension on the reel on top by adjusting the wheel on the front, the bottom tension is adjusted using the tiny screw on the bottom bobbin. Have fun!

[@WUGGIT]

Hey Simon, great pouch! the nano sticks nest inside the stove when closed, no chance of them falling out though.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Yes, they stay in there pretty well, but rattle around a bit - I’m more worried about them dropping out when I unfold it -. I know what I’m like!! Cheers, Simon

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Nice one Simon, I cheated and bought the case for my Nano...😄👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Nothing wrong with that Martin - I’m just a cheapskate haha!!

[@hermit6208]

@@simonablokeinthewoods , but how much did it really cost?

[@GrumpyGrunt]

You got your Firebox Nano! AND IN Ti, EVEN!!! Your daughter is alright. You might want to keep that one. 😁 I like the pouch. I'd be curious to know what the weight difference between it and the X-case is. Did you get any other accessories with it and do they fit as well, if you did? The Tinder Cards with the Nano now make perfect sense. I don't know why it never crossed my mind before just now. I'll have to slip a couple directly into my case as well.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I was blown away when I unwrapped it!! I got it as a kit with the x tin, a carbon felt wind shield and the pins to hold it in place. The pouch is quite a bit lighter, and for me, more importantly, more compact. When I’m going lightweight, I’m not bothered about taking the extras - anything will do as a windshield - my pack usually! 😁

[@maryjanefor]

Hmmm today making course i saw some fireboxes sized big yours is better i guess firebox n to keep warm is different problem.i like the belcro too

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Firebox make good stoves - there are two sizes - this one is the nano, but the full sized one is big and gives out a lot of heat. 🔥🔥🔥

[@SwampValley]

Very handy piece of kit, is that leftovers from your lavvu? Nice job, much better than the tin. 👍 All the best for 2019 mate. Skye

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Skye! These bits were left overs from some other pouches I made - water bottle pouches etc. I’m got quite a few bits of lavvu canvas too - I’m just a hoarder really haha! Happy new year mate!

[@magicdrshoon]

Nice! Any tips on what sewing machine to buy for Bushcraft projects? Will any old one do or did you look for a heavier duty one?

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I used a 1970s Jones domestic sewing machine for my lavvu - did the job perfectly, finally gave up the ghost a year or so ago, but I was so impressed with it I bought another one of similar vintage. The older domestic machines were built well, heavy with cast iron components - modern machines, although full of high tech features are plastic and seem flimsy (in my opinion) you’ll not go wrong with a Jones or Singer!

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Nice stove and pouch have you ever done a 4x4 camping trip if not would you consider doing one would like to see that? 🏕️👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Might be nice to do one day! Thank you!

[@davelynoutdoors6654]

Nice work Simon, what’s that cutting wheel you’re using?

[@green123o4]

A rotary cutter!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Like he said! It’s a rotary cutter - like a craft knife in a wheel format - cuts really well, even curves etc.

[@davelynoutdoors6654]

Simon, a bloke in the woods ok, thanks Simon

[@N1N4K]

Very nice :) Just a question have you changed your logo on the video??

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nina! Well spotted - yes, I thought it was time for an upgrade. 😁

[@PingHansen]

Neat - as usual ;o)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@ronpownall2074]

Is it titanium ;-)

[@markevans506]

Neat

[@sarbai-u7b]

👋👍Master super...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@ВасильСікач-з1ш]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@nightwalker5278]

How cool is that????

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁