Mini Rocket Stove and Amo box stove

I'm playing with a 2" square steel tubing rocket stove I gleaned off a video from 'TimWelds' KZbin channel shown here:
• How to Build a Mini Ro...
Also, my old Amo box stove gets dusted off and makes an appearance.

[@TheDarkelvenangel]

So sorry about your friend, thanks for sharing a memory with us.

[@CarlaHanson68]

I love the short clip of you and your friend at the end of the video, it made me smile and I needed that. I can tell that you to had a lot of fun and laughs together. I'm so sorry for your loss, Paul. Hang on to those wonderful memories. ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thanks Carla. Much appreciated.

[@debb9008]

so sorry for the loss of your friend Wayne ... I remember him in that video... I loved that minibego too

[@richardschaefer3889]

Sorry for your loss, of a good friend. You can tell he meant a lot, to you.

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

I love these things... So sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing!

[@kledomuc1713]

My condolences, may your friend rest in peace.

[@matthewbickley2418]

Sorry for your loss Paul. i get a lot of enjoyment from your videos, happy trails to your friend Wayne, looks like you guys had fun together, take care and thanks for another fun video.

[@Uchoobdood]

Maybe the best KZbin channel in existence today.

[@jasonsanitz5623]

Im so sorry to hear of your loss Paul. Good friends are hard to come by.

[@MrJanaRobi]

I am sorry for your loss .Good friends are hard to find .

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thank you.

[@driftlesshermit9731]

Cool stove design. Wayne sounds like he was one heck of a good dude.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

He was, and wasn't He was complex, but we had some times together!

[@strongheartwoman1931]

Dear Paul, I am so sorry that you lost your friend, Wayne. That hole in your heart and soul will be a longtime healing. I've truly enjoyed your amazing brain & all your wonderful creations you so generously share with us. After watching you make your mini rocket stove, I was wondering...if you make a sleeve of hardware cloth the height of the main chimney/burner part, but the width of the side feeder part, so that it would fit inside where you put your wood scraps in...could that help keep the fire going longer, by filling the sleeve with wood scraps so they automatically drop into the fire? That way you wouldn't have to keep feeding more fuel into the main chimney while you are cooking, but w/o blocking the airflow to the fire. When you're finished using your stove you could just slip the sleeve down the main chimney for storage until your next fire. Just an idea I thought of while watching you create your stove. Thank you for your videos, your imagination helps me get thinking more creatively.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

That is a thought! I might play with that, but probably won't to be honest. I'm wanting to work on my next project.

[@tsjuno]

Sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose a good friend.

[@JohnWilliams-dy5dz]

Your welds made my day. The only times I see welds that bad are when they’re mine.

[@shawnthomas6460]

So sorry for your loss. True friend are hard to come by.

[@michaelbevan3285]

Nice video, as ever. Keep on creating. RIP Wayne. Sounds like he was a good guy to be around.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

He was.

[@closetcleaner]

I've seen these in stores. Very interesting design.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Make those rocket stoves as compactible as possible, and send them to Ukraine, for the troops to make hot coffee, or whatever. They will take up very little pack space, in the field, and can run on whatever is laying around.. 💙🌾 I'm sorry for your loss too, Paul.

[@MrDkgio]

Sorry for your loss.

[@lucasstarbuck6797]

This is the rocket stove video I’ve been waiting for!

[@docink6175]

its always difficult when a friend passes... condolences,, RIP Wayne

[@milkrecu]

Great little video at the end of you two playing around. Keep up the experiments.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

My condolences for the passing of your friend. His legacy is still in you, your projects, and your videos!

[@4486xxdawson]

Your little stove issue was your chimny needs to be three times as long as your feed shoot , the heat is trying to figure out what way to go , taller chimny would keep the draft going in the right direction , just some info ive learned while gathering as much info as i can so my first build wont be a fail , thanks for the video , ive learned a little more for my build 👍👍

[@Rouverius]

Paul, thank you for sharing this memory of your friend. If you don't mind I'll be praying for his family and you today.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thank you!

[@chuckrussell6740]

Thank you, for your demonstration of eyeball engineering on your creative expressions. Know that the Light of your being is a blessing to everyone on your journey. Shine on

[@larsbangrasmussen9868]

Love how your voice carries to something like Christopher Walken. Thanks for a great build and inspiration. 🤘

[@joell439]

Thanks Paul. It’s very hard to lose good friends. So glad you can memorialize him hear and share a fun memory. Go have a laugh just like you were taught. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thanks Joel, I will!

[@michaelosmon]

I have a lot of this size tube in my garage and I've been thinking about making one of these for a while. This week I'm gonna give it a shot. I wish we could hang out for an hour, I could show you how to instantly improve your welds. We're pretty far apart tho. Anyway thanks for all the inspiration. I appreciate you sir. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience. I've watched this video and commented on it already. Isn't it funny how KZbin keeps showing me the same stuff? There must be billions of videos at this point and KZbin shows me reruns lol still enjoyed it anyway

[@dogrudiyosun]

im gona make one with a rod under to fix it into dirt

[@chrismanning521]

Beautiful design, Paul. Sometimes it's the smallest things that can bring us so much joy.

[@wrylife57]

My condolences on the loss of your friend, thanks for sharing that sweet memory. I love rocket stoves, such a simple and efficient way to cook outdoors. I built one out of bricks. It lives a few steps from my kitchen door and I especially love using it to make breakfast--coffee, bacon and eggs--smell and feels as if I'm camping. For fuel I use the twigs and smallish dead branches that my maple trees so abundantly provide me. I wonder if you could have cut that front piece in half lengthwise, so remove the top but leave the bottom as a shelf on which to rest the wood. Still a feeder but "open air."

[@neilstagg6228]

Another great video. My condolences on losing your friend. Never easy.

[@MrTrevor132323]

I love the video. My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and his Family and You and your family

[@Mauriciomel1]

I follow you more 10 years. Thank you.

[@sitflyer2661]

Sorry to hear you lost your friend.

[@msears101]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Nice tribute

[@iMACHINEfpv]

I thought that voice sounded familiar! I clicked solely on the thumbnail and was pleasantly surprised to see it was the Paul Elkins! My condolences on your loss sir

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thanks Complete. Like your drone shots!

[@iMACHINEfpv]

@@paulwelkinsdiy Thanks Paul! My Dad and I got the plans from you and built a little miss sally! Forever thankful for your project we shared as he passed recently and it was the last big project we ever had. My kids and I want to rebuild this year! Cheers

[@olivierdamiron7279]

May Wayne rest in peace. A good soul no doubt. That 2'' rocket seems to be working great, well done. For sure he is smiling up there.

[@amberyooper]

I wonder if the rocket stove would work better if the feed chute was closer to horizontal than 45 degrees. Perhaps 60 degrees from vertical, then it wouldn't act as much like a second potential chimney.

[@michaelosmon]

I've been thinking about making one of these for a while. I never considered this size but now I'm convinced this is the way. Thank you for sharing this and all your content. Your creativity inspires me and for that i am very grateful

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

You're welcome Michael. Yes, it is a finicky stove but I did manage to make it work.

[@charlesknight3204]

Paul … Greetings my friend!!! Love the video; hate the loss of your friend!!! Cherish his memory and keep it close to your heart!!! Loved the progression of the build!!! Cute little rocket stove! Can’t wait to see your next video!!!!! Well, take care, be safe and God bless!!! Happy Easter!!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨‍🌾✝️🙏🐩

[@emaglott]

Wonderful memories of you and your friend Wayne! Thank you for sharing. I'm not sure about this, and would love your thoughts. Does the rocket stove really need an insulated combustion chamber?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I'm not sure. Some swear it does, while others seem to get by without.

[@emaglott]

@@paulwelkinsdiy I agree it doesn't seem to be settled. I haven't found much agreement on the proportions of the stove either. I am trying to make little tiny ones like you are.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

When I built my cross draft ammo box burn chamber, utilized the lid as a door, to load, regulate air(hinged cut out under grate level) I made a 22 gauge hammered steel diaphragm(dished it to make it springy)in place of the rubber seal/steel retainer groove, covered all but hinged air door port. Fastened to door OPPOSING top corner for exhaust. Stack with a LITTLE restriction and LENGTH helps flame action Your stack can get smaller the longer it is, I like to use inlet to regulate rate vs. exhaust damper, much cleaner. The better sealed & insulated , the greater the control & burn efficiency. Easy to also make stainless burn chamber with thin stainless sheet from discarded appliances First joint or length of exhaust stack, stainless & Insulate as well.., If you have sewer tile or better yet, it and/or clay soil you can make a fine stationary stove. Built that from old home site trash collection broken crocks, cans, & dug clay layer plus tin scraps for stove cone. You rocket needs an auxiliary vent floor under the wood feed tube, about 1/5 cross section, all the way.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Oh gosh i'm so sorry to hear of your friends passing. You said he was in the hospital for over 10 years??? God that must have been hell for him. Glad he is in much better place. I truly belive in a place we all go when we pass that great bridge in the sky. Glad you included him in the video once more. Greetings again,, Kitty.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

Thank you Kitty. Yes, he was able to putt around on his electric wheel chair, so he wasn't totally bed ridden, however, when Covid struck they shut down visitations. Then he lost his phone. I hear he stopped eating before passing. Very sad.

[@cwmnet]

Sorry to hear about your friend.

[@fairlaneboy66]

My dearest condolences Paul.

[@clavierclavier3246]

Thank you for your video, great idea. What are the dimensions of the large square section and the small one on the side please ?

[@online12plus]

Hi Paul, love the videos but every time you uses a power tool my ears start bleeding because I have to keep the volume up to hear the narration. it would be much appreciated if you lower the power tool noises thanks

[@barnabyvonrudal1]

Very nifty to light it from underneath! Would it be affected by the wind?

[@thomastepfer9861]

"There is a kid in every man." we say in Germany. In you there are six! :-)

[@tobiasbki443]

Im Englischen sagen sie "Boys are boys"

[@politicalvegan]

Yay! 17th century world wide success in the market for sure Now just add a oven thing with the steam engine on top and you're 20th century updated! Most people are still caveman status compared to Paul haha

[@onebackzach]

So sorry for your loss Paul, Wayne seems like he'll be dearly missed by those who knew him. I've played around with rocket stoves some and I've found that the smaller they are, the more finicky they become. It's just too hard to get the right balance of air flow and fuel when you're dealing with such a small opening. I wonder if there's other ways to increase the inner diameter without gaining too much weight/bulk. Maybe thinner walled tubing, rectangular tubing in strategic areas, takedown construction, skeletonized parts, etc. might be something to explore.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

There are vastly superior stoves on the market but it is fun to play with the welder and experiment.

[@Slaptastic1]

You should check out the ammo can wood stove that Slim Potatohead made for his old camper. I bet you would enjoy replicating it.

[@johnknight9150]

I agree with Wayne. :-)

[@barryp4700]

My sincere condolences.

[@jasonmushersee]

yesterday finally cleaned the 3 cast iron burners on my kenmore bbq drill 90% of holes plugged drill press required tried to bake some potatoes of course ran out of propane :( gas bbq not the best design

[@walkingtalkingstevenhawkin6831]

Thank you Paul for another amazing video. Also your first graphic looks like a pipe. Maybe we should avoid indoctrination of the youth with the devil's pipe. Or Satan's salad.

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

OMG! It just dawned on me, you're right! But Allas, it was not a wacky tabacky pipe.

[@walkingtalkingstevenhawkin6831]

@@paulwelkinsdiy my wife and I have been watching you for years, but I sincerely want you to know, I effin love you man

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Really like you are trying to improve. I hope I don't offend you if I may make a few suggestions: This is no rocket stove to my honest opion. That is because the whole bottom is open. It needs one open inlet. And the screen for the ashes you can make it in a triangle shape pointing upwards so the ashes wont block the inflow of air. The air inlet needs to be way smaller then the exit. That wil creeate a natural airflow. Wat i usualy do is to dig a little hole in the ground as big as my hand. And then a half size hole to the bottom of the first hole. That is a proper earth rocketstove. And you don't need to bring it on you or in your backpack. Just put something over the hole to put your cooking pot on and you are all set. It doesn't come cheaper :D I whas also trying to think of a way to heat my Bicycle caravan. I dont want to use fuel that i wil have to buy. Because it cost an arm and a leg and mebe a couple of extra fingers in the near future. I know you have done a couple of experiments in the past with candles and so on but the prizes are going up for candles too. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@TallPaul7771]

Thank you for another entertaining and informative video Paul. Will I see you at Burning Man this year?

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

I thing my burning man days are over due to the cost. Eight times was enough...

[@avare1989]

Merci, pratique;;)

[@gradushausru]

🔥В нашем ассортименте есть бюджетный вариант походной печи - печь буржуйка Теплосталь мини на 50 м2. 🔥

[@edmundocordova4535]

Genial

[@tips8762]

Bếp nhỏ nhất tôi từng thấy

[@onegrlindawrld6297]

👍

[@stevelinbergbaby135]

💪✌️💪

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

Did you say the guy broke his neck??? Wow, what a way to go...

[@paulwelkinsdiy]

He broke his neck 10 years ago, and was at a VA hospital during that time.

[@jasperedwards2713]

how about you make a full size pop pop boat

[@ricardastrack8955]

kleiner geht sicher auch noch das probiere ich aus gerade für ne tasse kaffee oder Tee Top docu danke

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

The one at 3:38 the chimney is too short for the air and fuel feed chute the one in the thumbnail is excellent 👍👌 just a bit small but still okay 👍👌 sweetheart 💕!!!! The taller the chimney the more draft there for creating that tell tail rocket sound hence the name rocket stove you can have a large feed for fuel and air but make the chimney tall enough so you don't have to bend over or sit during use making it easier on the back 🙇 and making it more fuel efficient!!!! Just of course make a three foot 🦶👣 stabilizer rather than four point stand for anti rocking back and forth!!! In other words three legged with longer bolt's for a bigger foot print 👣🐾 for stability!!!!the chimney can be two inch square and about three feet tall and have a large fire box say for instance 8×8" square fire box tapering up to two inche to create that rocket sound!!!!

[@jasmijnariel]

4:08 turn it 180° and it will burn better😂

[@mini_worx]

Amazon views.

[@chrislee7817]

Check out the 'stormin norman' for light weight back pack stove