How To Turn Your Charcoal Chimney Into a Multi Fuel Stove

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I like that idea. For folks who cannot afford commercially produced twig stoves, this is a really great alternative for at least car camping uses. Thumbs up.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I do like my good wood stoves but recognize not everyone wants to invest. Something like this may be all they ever want or need or it might perk their interest to but something more. Thanks for commenting Lonnie

[@markmartello]

I have been wondering how a charcoal chimney would work as a stove. Thank you for showing us!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are so welcome!

[@luckydubefan808]

As soon as I saw your video I went to Lowe's and found a charcoal chimney for $13. Such a brilliant idea. Thanks again!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Works so well for a great price. Thanks for commenting

[@luckydubefan808]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft yes much better than a propane or butane stove

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

This would be a good urban survival stove for everyone. I have cooked on mine. I put a mesh screen on the bottom. The steamer looks better. Thanks for showing us.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, a great survival stove. Thanks for commenting

[@jamesvoigt7275]

You have the gift of lateral thinking, and I always learn something valuable from you. It is good to see you again.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting

[@davesullivan8073]

Really appreciate your approach to this whole thing with cost as a priority. Honestly, the money that some of these people spend to put these little cookstoves together it’s just ridiculous..

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have and enjoy the expensive stoves I have but I agree, they are not necessary to enjoy being in the woods. Thanks for commenting

[@jackvoss5841]

I like your curiosity, and your value system. You are a trustworthy guy. Thank you. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for your kind words

[@seniorLu48]

Some folks go out and buy some very expensive camp wood stoves not knowing with just a bit of mind searching you can create something simple. After watching a few videos I found the same coal chimney for $2 at a Goodwill store. But your idea of drilling holes to raise the fuel compartment is a great one, now I know what to do. Gracias.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting

[@markamsberg4159]

I do that quite often with wood and charcoal, the wood pellets hack is very cool ! Thanks Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Getting the most from it. Thanks for commenting

[@johnspruit7296]

I keep a charcoal starter and a bag of charcoal in my truck in the winter for " Just in Case ". the Vegetable steamer is a GREAT idea , I'll be on the hunt for one. I have a large stainless colander with some legs added for a small portable fire pit. Another of your great ideas . Thanks. Ontario Canada.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting

[@madsknudsen3036]

Keep up the good work Mark. It is always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting

[@kevinmccarthy6718]

Another great video Mark! Wish you had discovered this before I bought all my stoves! Really, so great that you show all the different options, potential of the charcoal chimney. For one or two people this is great for cooking or just boiling water. Just to drill a few holes so you have it if you need it. I don't even use my regular grill much now because using one of my small wood stoves for my wife and me.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Sorry I started you on the road to stove addiction😉 Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

Mark, I think a lot of these videos are not just wonderful ideas for for people who can't afford the expensive "pro" models, but also great for people who maybe only camp once every few years, or even once a year and just don't feel like spending all that money. For this, I see it being an awesome idea for car camping, or even a cheap small BBQ for a picnic. What I would think about is a way to further reduce the air flow, for both charcoal and wood, to enable a longer, more usable burn with coals. Maybe something that wraps around the bottom holes to block them off once it's got a good burn going? Then it would make a great BBQ. You could burn a large amount of wood to get a good coal bed. Also that guy who seers his steak after cooking, imo, has no idea what he's doing, and should be doing that first, to seal the juices in before they drain out while cooking 🙂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I like the idea of an air control around the base. Thanks for commenting Jim

[@jamesvoigt7275]

You got me thinking about the resources I have on hand. I have a bunch of empty #10 cans, about 7 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. Surely I can make something wonderful in the cooking department with them. Thanks to you I have acquired a couple of vegetable steamers and metal skewers are not hard to find. I can see myself making a series of stoves out of these. Recycling is so satisfying. Another important thing I am learning from you is that different combustible materials take different amounts of air to perform well.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Best part of upcycle DIY. It is a cheap enough hobby to experiment without spending a lot of money. Thanks for commenting

[@k9road]

... watching your channel and clips gave me a wealth of ideas, many thanks and hello from Ireland...

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting

[@jacqueline7118]

Great stove Mark, especially for car camping. If you are cooking for one or two, this is just perfect! It is way less bulky than a BBQ and is far more multi-purpose! Would like to see an adaptation for an alcohol stove or canned gel fuel. Thanks for posting these inexpensive options for people, it goes to show that you don't have to spend a lot to cook at the campsite! :) :)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Alcohol or chaffing fuel mod should be easy. Thanks for commenting

[@Zenmastersean]

If you inserted a second set of skewers in the top holes the billy pot could rest on it as a windshield without the grill. I grill on my collapsible camp maid charcoal chimney all the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good tip! As long as the pot is smaller in diameter than the chimney. Thanks for commenting

[@fortbridger8171]

Awesome idea, I did mine about a year ago and drilled holes around the top to match the bottom. Frying pan goes straight on. Never thought of the vegy strainer thow. Have put one in mine now. Thankyou so much for the idea.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@brucematys8597]

Fantastic idea Mark, amazing the heat and semi rocket stove action. Cheers!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Really works well. Thanks for commenting

[@cathleen2]

Hi Mark, about 2 years back now, I had the Weber Charcoal Chimney & I used ALL sorts of Fuel in it, Wood Pellets to actual charcoal for cooking over & it worked EXCELLENT....unfortunately, I left it back to my camp in the woods & next time I went back, it was STOLEN !! Oh well, it was a wonderful small way to cook & grill over, without making such a HUGE open fire on the ground or in a pit. Love these videos, keep em coming Sir 💯🤝

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Will do. Thanks for commenting Derek

[@argirot]

This is brilliant. Thanks for posting this video. Shows how versatile one of these inexpensive starters can be. I don't mind drilling a few small holes in my Weber because it won't affect the original intended use. Yet, it will give me more options.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it. Video is not even public yet. Thanks for commenting

[@chuckberg5585]

I've been telling people this for years, works great for pots. I take tin snips and cut notches at top and bend them in. This let's it breathe and gives you a platform for smaller pots if you choose. No reason to over think it, burns wood just fine the way it is. As for pellets I can't imagine using them while there's endless supply ground limbs in my area. I seen people doings this back in the 80's at campgrounds and it really is the original volcano stove that I believe inspired all the overpriced ones out there. Can't beat it for a fish fry!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Hard to beat. I occasionally carry pellets as a backup to not finding dry wood or to help get wet wood started. Clean burning and cheap. Thanks for commenting

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

I saw these in Home Depot the other day and wondered how they would work .Looks like a good idea but I'm really looking for small stoves for Back Packing. Love your videos.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad I could help. Thanks for commenting

[@uralbob1]

That thing was really amazing! You could have still cooked dinner after heating the water. Very cool and practical! Thank you!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Meticulous detail as ever, a superb test scenario sir 👍🏼👏🏼

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for your kind words

[@seasonstudios]

Great video Mark. I have a few DIY stoves, IKEA included but I am really enjoying the versatility of the veggie steamer. There seems to be so many little things you can do with it and it's just fun to play with different ideas.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. I have a few videos playing with veggie steamers. They work great. Thanks for commenting

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

What a great idea especially the drill holes and rods and grill! 👍👍👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@joshl90]

Great video!!! Such an awesome series you have created. Thank you.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You are so welcome! Thanks for commenting

[@grevedanko]

This like this is the reason I am here. Love it!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@stacycowman7573]

Only one additional part buy a big bag of cotton balls and a lb jar of petroleum jelly roll cotton balls in the jelly put in zip lock bag-thats your fire starter, great video btw!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

[@russelljackman1413]

A very nifty idea! I had to chuckle when you said that you might have to get one of the Webber burners, because of "How much fun I'm having with this one"! Thanks, Mark!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Confessions of a stoveaholic😅. Thanks for commenting

[@russelljackman1413]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft Hahahahahaha!!! I hear ya!

[@legendoflongbrew6111]

Great videos! Learned so much from you….I love the idea of using the charcoal chimney as a quick stove, my adaption would be to dampen the side bottom holes with a similar diameter galvanized duct pipe split in two perhaps 2 to 3 “ high add hinge and two small eye bolts as handles to wrap around the bottom of the chimney.. open or close to fine tune the burn if that is what someone’s after..

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting idea. Being able to control airflow would be worth trying. Thanks for commenting

[@dibroc8348]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I will be trying this over the week end.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hope you enjoy. Thanks for commenting

[@MSScout86]

I wonder how this would work with charcoal in the vegetable steamer. Thanks for what you do Mark. I like many really appreciate your efforts.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It should work well as you are intending to cook with it rather than to just bring it to high heat quickly. Thanks for commenting

[@melissahoffman4687]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I love the gasification the vegetable steamer creates! :)

[@johnronconi7034]

Mark did you ever try putting the ikea strainer into the charcoal starter, it works great

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting. I have not tried that but will. Thanks for commenting

[@susanm9078]

Just found you on KZbin. Loved this video. Great idea. Looks like a good plan for my emergency cooking gear. Living in FL, we need to be prepared to cook without electricity during hurricane season. I'll be watching more, looking for the best option. I have a Coleman gas stove, but when you can't find gas canisters twigs and other wood iui s a good option.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good to be prepared. Only need to watch what has happened in Kentucky to understand why. Thanks for commenting

[@attiladerwaldschrat5375]

Good idea Mark and nice presented. Greetings from Germany. Attila

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Many thanks Attila

[@jongjoorhee931]

Another good one, Mark.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Always enjoy your tests & set up's with different items, Thanks, Mark ! ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting Terry

[@williambenzley9570]

I wonder where you found that vegetable steamer, if an adjustable band around the bottom holes could control airflow and things like a round grate that would both fit inside but a raised platform.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I find these veggie steamers at our thrift store, The band sound like and idea worth trying. Thanks for commenting

[@williambenzley9570]

Make the handle removal and this is the best versatile cooking kit, and wind shield, and an entire kitchen really, for two. Thank you for the IKEA!

[@blueyonder1233]

Absolutely loving these flame 🔥 series of video's. What an excellent idea for a portable fireplace for car camping or picnics. How about the addition of a second floor disc with holes fitted to the underside of original with a small bolt pointed down so that the disc could be rotated to control the airflow. Fire sticks to suspended a wire basket that could raise the fire & also if raised above the chimney support the larger pots, allowing for the exhaust of the fire. Your new mic is working brilliantly outdoors, very little wind noise yet still clearly recording the sound of the fire. Btw, does your city have a camp stove museum? 🤔

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I think it is in my basement😂. Thanks for commenting

[@padraigmulligan2742]

Wrap a piece of aluminum foil or a piece of thin metal around the outside bottom... to cover the big air holes....leave it so that when you turn the metal around it has a smaller hole in the metal that reduces the airflow into the chimney....just like the way an air vent works on a woodstove door...

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, I am considering something similar to control airflow and slow the burn down. Thanks for commenting

[@knowledgetree7134]

Nice video! Why didn’t you just just flip the chimney upside down or would that be too close to the top for the vegetable steamer?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It could be used that way but as you say, it would have been very close to the top and I would not have gotten the chimney effect. Thanks for commenting

[@francisagosh2175]

How did you make that little concrete set up for that you put the stove in or the chimney charcoal chimney and when you were testing it I like that design

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I had a quantity of cinder blocks and a patio stone I laid on the lawn. It is in a spot I need to fix up anyway. I will give a better view of it in an upcoming video. Thanks for commenting

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Mark , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@elizabethfarnsworth7090]

Mark, been enjoying your videos for several years and have learned so much from you. Thank you for looking after those of us on a tight budget. Pot stands are a bit more than I want to do. Could I just drill holes at the top of the charcoal burner so I can sit my 10 inch cast iron fry pan directly on top ? Not sure how many holes I would need or if they might compromise the strength too much. Headed out on a month long, four, 3 to 4 day outdoor music festivals trip. I camp out of my pick up truck canopy and will be trying out stoves I learned about from your channel pre-covid. Finally getting out there again. Love the charcoal banner size. How long of a burn time could I get using pellets. Love the dog dish oven idea! Wonder if I could make a meatloaf? Lol Thank you for your time, young man.😊

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, you could cut holes around the top. The more you cut, the better the air flow but where you want to use a cast iron pan on it, I would not remove more than 50% of the metal. You could also use a few right-angle-brackets screwed on around the top. Sounds like you are planning some fun trips. Hop you enjoy

[@elizabethfarnsworth7090]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft thank you! Brackets are a great idea! I'll do that.

[@tbonemully]

I would turn the stove over and cook from the bottom side up using your veggie steamer to put the wood pellets and charcoal in. I have done this and it works great.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Sounds great! I will give it a try. Thanks

[@ricksorber9562]

Hi. I just stumbled onto this video. I was wondering if you've tried anything to sorta throttle down the fire to burn a little longer or cook at a lower temp. I was thinking maybe the lid from a #10 can with a hole in the center to block off some of the holes in your steamer basket.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

That would likely work well. Having a few more holes down the side would allow it to be set at different heights as well. Thanks for commenting

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Idea!! Thanks Brother!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting

[@carolineklopfenstein5037]

I like your projekts and in this video specially the idea with the sanitazer, for me the only reason for using 😁

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you like the video. Thanks for commenting

[@lyndapayne1680]

Great idea, and inexpensive!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@henrymoreland8719]

Where one to put two skewers in the top holes , one could rest (that size of pot) on them, no need for a grill. and would put the pot closer to the fire. would that work?. thank you for the video.

[@anneli1735]

That was exactly going through my mind „using such a smaller pot why didn’t he leave those in?“ Expected to be a larger pot using the grill to have a little airflow underneath 🤔 Would be an upgrade of a test though...

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great idea. Thanks for commenting

[@rhettoracle9679]

Using wood pallets as a source of fuel provides the added advantage of using the forklift to carry your gear. Cheers

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

😀Thanks for commenting

[@darthkek1953]

"wood pallets" I see what you did there! 😄

[@jchiliw]

A friend of mine,uses his charcoal chimney to heat his wok.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Would be perfect for that. Thanks for commenting

[@Collin_Calling]

Great video as always, actually more idea stoking than usual, Mark. I'll be looking for a charcoal chimney at garage sales and thrift stores now. I think we have to see your whole backyard "test site". Does it have four walls? How deep? Below ground level? Earthen vents? Can yoh make a fire for ten people, etc. I think I speak for a few, or some of us who are more or less often confined by backyard situations, for so many reasons. Well I've always felt 15% Canadian. (I'm not) but once again Mark makes me think I am. Cheers from The States.

[@Collin_Calling]

***Also I feel I must remind people about the dangers of digging more than a couple inches in residential places.PLEASE check locally with the gas company and everyone else.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Very simple and temporary setup. I will show more next opportunity. Thanks for commenting

[@markmartello]

How about as a Swedish torch with a log that fits snugly inside the chimney? It would hold the log together, hold it off the ground, and have the handle to be able to move it as needed.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@lamees7357]

I remember I had spent about $34 to buy a tiny collapsable wood stove ! But that was out of couruisty. Actually you can make wood stove from any trashed metallic can .For raising the platform I also use different sizes of trashed can , though I don't recommend using canned food myself , but since other people still do , you can help them redusing theire rubbish size !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Very true. Thanks for commenting

[@luckydubefan808]

Thank you for this

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@idaklymr]

I use a Dutch oven stand on top as a pot support one way up gives me 2 inches above chimney for a skillet flip out over for a pot that is smaller.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Sounds like a great idea. Thanks for commenting

[@jamesjackson7752]

Good to know.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@cardiacbob]

Brilliant idea. Thank you.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@LJTomlinson1]

On the second test as the camera was looking down into the fire it look like you achieved a tornado effect with the flames.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Pretty much did. Works quite well. Thanks for commenting

[@rjdn7932]

Interesting - wonder if you could take say a #10 can and make it into a gasifier...

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting as well. I am wondering if you mean with the charcoal chimney or on its own? Thanks for commenting

[@turtle031342]

Great idea!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you think so! Thanks for commenting

[@tonysmith5924]

Cool as always!👍👍👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@simpletheorygear]

Excellently Done!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks Mac

[@Georgecobb-s1v]

Mark, thank you for ideas & suggestions to improve my Charcoal Chimney Hobo Stove. Including YOUR improvements & those which I plan to make, I would call us co-builders of Super-Sized Hobo Stoves on STEROIDS! I enjoyed following you in all 3 videos.Thanks again. May God bless you, & may your enjoy a very blessed Christmas! A happy subscriber from north Alabama-USA.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you oud the video helpful. So rewarding making things like this work. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@JerryLindauer]

Have you tried adding a feed tube to keep adding wood as you cook?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I haven't but it is a good idea. Thanks for commenting

[@JerryLindauer]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft You're welcome. I think I'll try it.

[@miriam43899]

I wonder if a Walmart flour (or a thrift store find) sifter could be modified to make a much smaller one?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting idea. I may pick one up to try. Thanks for commenting

[@kindpanda1075]

How long does it take with charcoal?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Do you mean how long to boil water? A little longer than wood. Thanks for commenting

[@chrisvanderburg5568]

i can see a wind screen formed into a chimney. with a bit of metal work and a way to connect the ends you could make a packable version of one of these

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

For sure as long as the metal is heat resistant. Have you seen my video on the FluxWrap? It would work for this. Thanks for commenting

[@chrisvanderburg5568]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft yes. I watch all your videos. Can you fit a steamer inside one of those?

[@davidstewart9459]

what is the burning time per cup of pellets?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Depends on what stove they are in but I average 20 minutes a cup. Thanks for commenting

[@johnhoward3271]

I bet You could put another set of wires in the top holes & set a pot on them for a more efficient burn . EDIT : You could put a piece of heavy duty foil in the bottom of the veggie steamer to further reduce the air & lower the fuel consumption ( to be able to cook on it ) .?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Interesting suggestions. Worth trying. Thanks for commenting

[@angelafowler508]

Thanks for this. I would like to see an alcohol adaptation.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Will consider it. Thanks for commenting

[@johnhoward3271]

After You get the fire going ( and it gets to coals ) add some charcoal to see how that cooks .

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have another video doing just that. Thanks for commenting

[@JamesRWeber-ee1kr]

you almost have a rocket stove there! gassify those big flames.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Right on. Thanks for commenting

[@JamesRWeber-ee1kr]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft just watched all the ikea hobo vids 1 2 3 and the overall

[@jackvoss5841]

A piece of hardware cloth would serve to hold twigs and pellets too. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@clintonroushff7068]

Could you just flip the chimney over and use the steamer?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I don't see why not. Thanks for commenting

[@melissahoffman4687]

This charcoal warmer would make a great wood gas stove by adding a tin container or tin can.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Possibly. Thanks for commenting

[@roger5455]

nice video !! thanks

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@BikerBob1300]

i d buy a stainless steel one to be able to cook on top using a grill . with this one , id make sure to have numerous hot fires to burn all that zinc coating . not sure if thats good to go into the meats being cooked on a grill . just my guess . great tests !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@jackvoss5841]

Think of a vegetable steamer set down into a Dakota hole? Interesting. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@DdDd-pk4pu]

❤

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting

[@randal1470]

Neat 😎👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting Randal

[@darcyleepearson4416]

Needs a dragon pot

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

That would work great. Thanks for commenting

[@faluvegicsalad]

Why not just turning the chimney upside down and put the veggie steamer there? The smaller holes would restrict the airflow just as needed…

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

You could try that but I am not sure how well it would work. You need to be fairly close to the pellets to benefit from the heat. Thanks for commenting