PackAFlame Ammo Can Stove DIY Kit

[@ljaysperspective1775]

I've seen many of ur vids but not this one. I enjoyed the step by step illustrated instructions and it's KZbinrs like urself that make my life simpler by posting these vids. Thank you👍 the stove is great in many ways its a DIY project, complicity and its cost effective aswel. It's a win win all around.

[@skimmer721]

Great video! I love the upside down approach to this build. Great insight by the manufacturer. Just 1 thing, if you had drilled the holes for legs in bottom as directed, your legs would come in on an angle and been more stable I believe. I believe the manufacturer intended on this canted leg design. Obviously it doesn't fall over and you did a great job in the build so don't take it as a criticism. Instructions are not always extremely clear. Awesome job!

[@TimM762]

That was my first thought too On their website you can see how the legs angle outward on the completed stove. Oh well, will still work fine. I too appreciate the effort showing us the build. Think I’ll get one.

[@MrScubaPom]

im so buying this man lol i passed all day trying a way to make one to save 300$... you saved me a tone of money, not 60$ anymore tho haha

[@Aldocello1]

Ok so Ive been considering making one for a bit just never got to it , I saw youre vid last weekend , and decided to to order the already built one , received it today , already burned it in , and loooove it , perfect for my polish lavuu during hunting season here in Texas , doesnt get freezing cold but chili nights this is going to come in handy , as well as other uses .... I did change the legs to 3/8 carriage bolts with wing nuts , and not mount to the grate but mount directly to the lid ( bottom), leaving the grid loose , makes it a little taller but more stable ... Also pou a 4 to 3 inch reducer and use three inch flu piping , just works better for my liking ........So glad I came across your vid so thank you !!!

[@Iridium242]

Yeah I have used mine a few times since this video, and I plan on changing out the legs as well, thats a great idea with the carriage bolts, will have to give that a try!

[@Aldocello1]

@@Iridium242 Yeah , when I first saw your vid and decided to order it I knew I would make stronger legs and found no need to run them through the grate , its fine on its own . I just ran the 6" 3/8 c bolts trough the lid and have the wingnuts on the outside . I am sure ill be putting some kind of folding legs in the future but its great for now , It will be out in my tent with me tommorow night ....

[@ronschreiber3635]

this is by far the Best build I've seen so far .My next project Thanks yes I'm a Subscriber

[@yourekittenme.]

I want to build an ammo can heater but I want to line it with ceramic fiberboard so it will last longer. Since I want to use it inside, I’d like to have the air intake come through the floor into the bottom of the stove.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

I like the "upside down" thing..... I haven't seen that done before. Pretty good idea to sell a conversion kit.

[@miketune8965]

You have some of the neatest projects on your channel ! Awesome channel that you have made!! God Bless my friend.🙏

[@jamesireland9188]

Really enjoy these videos I usually hit the thumbs up button before I watch it. Definitely have to get some of these my 10 year old son would love them. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thanks for the video and information, didn't know these kits even existed. I have quite a few tools, but not a machine shop! this looks like it would be the perfect thing for me. Thank you so much.

[@Iridium242]

No problem its a pretty simple kit, compared to the one I made ages ago from scratch, this one was incredibly simple to put together! I met the owner of this company at a local gun show, I was kind of shocked he thought to come up with these kits.

[@craigbetts1586]

way better to buy the kit and build it yourself and have some fun than just buy a ready built one, enjoyed watching the video of the build, real cool stove

[@jamesmceraghan9165]

Stove JACK YOUR ICE SHANTY THIS WOULD HEAT IT UP Perfect is there a kit for wood pellet version

[@AlaskaPrepper]

That is a great stove to build with my daughter; thanks for the video Iridium. God bless...

[@ronschreiber3635]

can ya tell me what size ammo can I would Need ? thank you Sir Great info videos .

[@Iridium242]

A standard size 50 cal ammo can works!

[@ronschreiber3635]

@@Iridium242 thank you was not sure

[@mikek.3965]

Great job. Nice explanation. I don't need one but may order it just the same. Thanks!

[@ballisticcoefficientdepend9811]

Thanks for the video! I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but I don't want to waste one of my ammo boxes, as I've never attempted a stove like this. So the kit would be great for someone like me, thanks for sharing it, I also subscribed and hit that bell, I'm really surprised that I haven't had one of your videos recommended to me? Going to check out some links now!

[@Iridium242]

Thanks!

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

That is a pretty cool kit. I made an ammo can stove out of a 20mm can. This looks way better than the one I made, which I call Frankenstove.

[@WAenduroman]

Nice. I think the latch catch should be moved out so you can latch it in a semi open position or closed tight position. Handy for really getting the fire going.

[@marcushennings9513]

Nice build and kit idea however it requires a lot of work and disruption of the setup to empty the ash especially while its hot. If someone waits for the stove to cool down then they lose interior heat perhaps a shallow slide out draw would help

[@KahlestEnoch]

The wood stoves I have seen for some of those tiny homes are about a quarter the size of this one. It would be great in a tiny house.

[@Iridium242]

Great, now I need to send out letters to tiny house companies so they can send me one to demo with this stove :) hahaha Yeah I remember seeing an episode of one of those tiny house homes, and they had a really small one similar to this for heat but you do need to feed it wood pretty often.

[@treywilly431]

Where can I get the pipe, and can I get a 4” to 3” reducer so I can use a 3” pipe??

[@AdirondackAmerican]

Yeah, I would just to make it a little less too heavy

[@johnjeffy4895]

Pro tip for removeing the rubber gasket if its a pain. Use a heat gun or wife's hair dryer, the heat losens the adhesive.

[@TheSemtexCow]

Great little stove for a hot tent. Would be nice to see you cooking on it.

[@RicardoSousa-gy5hg]

Is that a normal 50. or a fat 50 ammo can? Thanks

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

I have been wanting to do one of these for a long time. I like the kit idea, but I have one issue that I am concerned with. When you cut the bottom for the chimney, you cut what I would call a key hole shape instead of the circle. I would be concerned with smoke coming out the sides of the plate you put on top. Did the instructions say anything regarding escaping smoke?? Just wondering if a person could put the rope gasket around the plate you attach to seal that off? Great video and very informative!! Again, I may just order the kit to make me one, I already have 5 or 6 50 caliber ammo cans! Juddie - J & J TOA

[@Iridium242]

I will have to see more when I test it if that becomes an issue like you said I can try some fire eope to block it off

[@ultraflightamerica9019]

it shouldn't be much of an issue, as under full dampening, that gap will allow some air in to improve the draw of the pipe.

[@cwarnecke301]

Cool little stove

[@kantoskan4314]

Fabulous...very enjoyable video. Love that you don't force us to watch you do all the tedious tasks! I didn't catch it, but what kind of paint did you use? Thanks!

[@Iridium242]

Its called BBQ Paint, Just dull flat black and because its made for BBQs it can stand up to high heat.

[@JudiChristopher]

Question: Spray it with just any old Black Paint... or use Black Paint for a GRILL... that can handle High Heat??? There is a Big Difference.

[@Iridium242]

I used high temp bbq paint but plain old black paint would work for a while. The high heat paint works far better long term.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@Iridium242 Thank you for your reply... I agree.

[@buzzsah]

I like it. I don't need one but I think I'll buy the kit just to make one. Thanks

[@Iridium242]

Yeah, the kit just makes it so simple and its fun to build too. I plan on doing more videos with it, cooking on it and such later on

[@Bob-pg7es]

I like it. Not much need for a wood burning stove in SW Fl, although it was cold today. 72 for the high. I may have to build one, just 'cause 🤣 Thanks for another fun video !

[@mikeorjimmy2885]

What about something to cook with after a hurricane blows through since Fl power gets upset if you show preplanning by having solar that works when the power goes out. in OK the Koch brothers got their cronies in the government to tax you if you have solar power recently installed.

[@stimpy1715]

Do you think this same kit would work on the "Fat Fifty" also? Thanks.

[@jakerogers6562]

Would it heat a 240 square foot shop? I have a large grenade can that i may use instead

[@Iridium242]

It should it gets quite hot and heated my garage when I tried it out with a longer pipe out the door.

[@jakerogers6562]

@@Iridium242 thank you very much. Hopefully by tomorrow night ill be able to find out.

[@lorenray9479]

Nice!

[@jamesdelaneypredatoranglin8393]

What is the burning time in this ammo can.. I do quiet alot of winter pikefishing which involves camping in ireland and looking for a small stove for colder winter night to heat up the tent would u get 10/12 hrs burning time Hope to hear back

[@KaylynnStrain]

Seriously cool stove kit !!!

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing, looks like a great kit !

[@davethewelder1]

Hey, id like to order a kit. Do you have a percentage off code for the buildable kit? Thanks in advance

[@Iridium242]

Not on this one, I met this guy at a gun show, and have lost contact with him since then.

[@dhafersaleh6727]

👏wow 👏awesome 👌

[@weatherstorms]

This stove will be handy during a power outage, winter time heating and cooking, plus camping. :)

[@seedsoutdoors3721]

Where are you finding ammo cans for 14 bucks ??? I can't find one under $$40

[@charlesfaulkner8653]

eBay for $20

[@garywhelansr5602]

thats pretty slick i. guessing thats a regular 50 cal can rite. great video sir..

[@boydstone7433]

Do they have a kit for a 20mm ammo can?

[@Iridium242]

No not yet, I will ask next time I see him at a gun show if they have plans in the future.

[@gibsongirl6816]

Wow! Good for you! I would be lucky to make a hobo stove from a can! 😊

[@Iridium242]

You can always copy my design for a hobo stove :) Made this 3 years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIO4q3-Zd8yYZ6c before I had a fancy camera and better work area lol

[@gibsongirl6816]

@@Iridium242 excellent! Thank you!!!😊😊😊

[@TheStraycat74]

if the kit without the can was cheaper I'd consider it. Don't get me wrong, it looks nice, and the upside down can was interesting... but $80 without the can? I guess I'll just have to figure out a design on my own

[@stevederjones7340]

Where do you get the 4inch pipe?

[@brngrofdeth]

I have a question for you my friend. I have a 50cal box that I would like to buy this for. However, the online measurements are always messed up and I am not sure if this will fit. Would you kindly measure your box so I can see if this will fit? This is the online spec size... Package (L x W x H) - 11.6 x 5.7 x 7.1 in. Now, when I physically measure mine it seems like it is a little smaller than what the specs state for this product. Not sure f that includes shipping size with packaging. Thank you if you can measure the stove pipe dimensions across width and the length. I basically have 11" long on the bottom of the original box and about 5.8" on the width. Obviously the lid is wider. I just need your stove pipe side dimensions to make sure it will fit without modifying anything. Very much appreciated if you can help me. Cheers and God Bless.

[@mikebenoit158]

How much for this kit

[@Pocotouro]

how long will this burn...

[@HarshmanHills]

How stable is it with the bolt leg

[@gwebocelestron9194]

Cool, but I think a 3" pipe would look more asthetic and I was wondering what keeps smoke from leaking around the top plate. Why the keyhole shape cut on top rather than just a hole? Hate the bolts for feet. Could come up with something better looking and more stable.

[@Iridium242]

Yeah, I just built it via the directions, I will say that the screws on top do a good job holding down that top metal plate so no smoke was leaking out when I used it last (used it twice since this video) The Keyhole shape was suggested as it allows the metal plate to get hotter for cooking, again I just followed what the directions were for this one. The one I show in the video that I made myself I used a 3 inch pipe, its smaller and as you say, looks better but this one seems to do the job as well. I plan on doing a cooking video with it soon once I get through some other stuff I have to review.

[@UFOSPACEMAN]

Hmm that's pretty cool!

[@EveryDayPreppersUSA]

Do you know how to reach Pack A Flame? They have no Contact US Number, Email or Phone Number? I have a question..... Is the 50 Cal Ammo Can a Regular 50 Cal or a Fat 50 CAl / SAW Can or Can I order a SAW Can? The SAW Can is a little larger!

[@2manysigns]

Nice

[@melaniexoxo]

Hey hope your wifes surgery went well! Cool stove but too much work for lazy me.

[@Iridium242]

Thanks, we just got home 2 hours ago from Vegas (We stayed overnight) and she is in bed resting with brand new teeth. She is a bit sore and VERY tired after 8 hour marathon dental stuff lol but she is feeling much better than when she got out of the dental chair :) BTW he sells the stove assembled as well if you really wanted one but didn't want to build it.

[@OnlyInMyDreams]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@JudiChristopher]

"Thumbs UP"

[@mikeorjimmy2885]

I like Slim Potatoheads ammo can stove better he can back with it.

[@mikeorjimmy2885]

supposed to be bake.

[@dirtbagtrooper]

Duhhhhh raaaaaaa can you use a plastic ammo can for this too???? hehehehehe

[@inomad1313]

Once.

[@ronschreiber3635]

kit $75 now .

[@charlesfaulkner8653]

On sale right now for $79.95

[@sjagain]

@@charlesfaulkner8653 $89.95 now.

[@TheoSloat]

Replace the rubber with a stove gasket