Tagged! SHTF Skills

[@igitahimsa5871]

Yeah, here's just one of the things I love about you, Buddy :-): And this was *after* you didn't want to let the Badword cross your lips, an effort at which many people totally fail: You said right off the bat, "...If people can bring me gas, then I can make things...". Those are the words of an emotionally balanced person in a crisis, whose first purpose after securing loved ones is "How can I help make this a better situation?". IOW you do not drop into "instant separation", throw your back against the wall and turn into some kind of an animal the way some people seem to fantasize about doing. People who do that way are imbalanced in my book, yes there are some I know about who are in my neighborhood right now (They do not know about me), and Thank God you are clearly not that kind. You are one of the Lights of this world, Dave. Thank you so much for doing this video. AFAIAC especially *YOUR* videos are destined to save many lives, should these fun things ever involuntarily have to become a way of life. I know for one, I will have a little Dave on my shoulder if it does, and I will remember from whom it came :-).

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much and excellent comment! You're dead on, everyone is fantasizing about how during bad times everyone will turn into violent Looney animals. There will be a few but not everyone. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

cool,Im glad you liked it.The cooker is pretty cool. I just have to get used to how and when to do what. I realize now that I can not boil water and cook food all at one time. The water boils too fast. The handle on the SP53 is the only thing the same as the SP8. The SP8 is 1095 steel, still a very good machete. The SP53 is 5160. It holds an edge much much longer. I was surprised at how well it held up. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I always love hearing that. I could promise never a dull moment. Theres honestly a lot of boring stuff on TV now I think. I'm glad you like what I do, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. I would love to travel around to different places. I honestly have never left the south. I want to travel a little one day after life slows down alittle. For now, Im just stuck in Georgia making videos here. lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@fuzzlenuff]

You consistently give good advice and your downhome unscripted approach is most welcome.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Billy Sykes Thanks Billy, I'm glad you like the way I do things brother.

[@chrishart4471]

You know what, your shows are great and we watch EVERYDAY but, you also need to know this. We TRULY APPRECIATE you making your programming family friendly. My wife and both my kids 6 & 12 can watch with me everyday and you always educate and never cross the line that I have to worry of content. Thank You!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad yall like them that much Chris. I try to keep it clean so the young uns can watch and learn. Thanks for watching

[@fleabottom]

David, PLEASE consider marketing that grill! Very well thought out!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

fleabottom LOL, I'd love to but the time involved in cutting, fitting and welding all the pieces is unbelievable. I could never find time to make and sell this design. Thanks for watching

[@bashfulbrother]

+Reallybigmonkey1 See, bud. I am not alone in my shameless commercialism. You have some phenomenal ideas, and.....ahem....uh......ahem.....WE......could make a fortune. :-) I swear you are another Tom Edison or Ben Franklin. Your videos are anything but boring. I always learn so much from you, so keep 'em coming, I need to get smart.

[@trooper2221]

+bashfulbrother I ve thought the same bashful brother, I told Dave he was my favorite bush crafter before

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it, It seems to be a one of a kind so far. I use a Ferro rod over matches or a lighter simply because it makes you pay more attention to your tinder choices. When you have an open flame, you tend to just grab whatever is flammable. With a spark only, it keeps you in practice on picking the absolute best tinder materials.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@muddytigeroutdoors4790]

You are one of the most talented bushcrafters in youtube. -Jacko

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

MuddyTigerOutdoors Thanks Jacko!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well at first, I wanted the plug on top for filling and I knew it would boil so I figured it would need a vent. I had no idea it would boil and violently vent so fast. I made a new curved vent tube and Im gonna weld a hook on it to hang a cup. I just havent shown it yet. I am a machinist and a certified welder for a living. Im not too sure how many tig welders leave the gas on while the weld cools but, that sure does make a quality weld in Stainless. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ronnibuck1504]

That is a very clever design. It reminds me of my grandpa setting his coffee cup on the radiator while sitting in his big leather chair. lol That's twice today your videos took me back to my youth. =)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ronni, I'm glad you liked it. That is very cool Ive brought back old memories for ya!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

A few years back, I did have an aluminum pot with a lid welded on. I had two bungs welded to it. I had a screw in funnel that I would pour alittle over one gallon of dirty water in it. I removed the funnel after filling, plugged it, had a pipe with an elbow and as the fire heated the pot, it vented clean water out the elbow and into whatever container you had hanging on the elbow. The whole system got wore out. I need to make another one and film it.Happy 4th and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@igitahimsa5871]

Hey Dave, if you had the gasketless kind of stainless steel pressure cooker you could do this with it. Fill it with water, screw down the lid bolts, then run a condensing hose (Or a pipe with elbow if you have the right size) from the top vapor-exit aperture and let the condensate drip into your clean water container. My pressure canner (It will can several quart jars though) is stainless steel and is built like that. Then it would be easy to unbolt the lid, open it, and clean it whenever required. I mostly wrote this because stainless steel is much healthier to use than aluminum. I want you around and healthy for a looonng time so you can make more videos :-D!

[@DanSlotea]

Hi! I've been watching your movies for a while (they are long enough to call them that, haha) and I have to say your channel is pure gold. Thanks for all the things you're sharing. Now, I have a little question: What brand/model/whateverdetails is that square pan? I've been looking for one for years, I can only find round ones or grill-like square pans. This is exactly what I need for rolled crepes, so they don't get thicker in the middle like they would if roasted in a round pan.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dan, I'm glad you like the movies. I can not find a link or name for that pan but I bought it in person at a chain store called Big Lots. Thanks for watching

[@igitahimsa5871]

It looks like a Tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet pan, or a 'rolled egg' pan. Here's a link to a few of them on Amazon: smile.amazon.com/s?k=japanese+square+pan&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 I hope you don't mind if I add something to this, if your crepes are coming out too thick in the middle, then the batter is too thick. I like to add another egg if it happens to mine, but you could also add milk, or I suppose water in the woods :-). I hope this helps.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I had two old guys that took me and two other friends camping all the time and they taught us everything. Them two old guys were Mentors to us three. They are both dead and gone now. Learn from the older folks, they have the skills and life experiences. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@scott27288]

Dude you are without a doubt the McGyver (gadgets) and the Wolfgang Puck (cooking) of the bushcraft world. You really should think of getting a line of camping/outdoor gear going. You're very talented with building stuff and I'm sure with the right marketing there would be people who would buy your stuff. Great video as well man. Thanks for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like what all I do so much brother. As far as a full line of gear? I honestly dont trust anyone in business right now and the gear selling world is full of crooks and theres way too much competition. Who knows tho, I might get a break and get into some day. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Thats an awesome compliment! Im very happy to teach and entertain when ever I can. I try to pack in as much information as I can into these. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@stephenwright3501]

None of your grills are less than brilliant. Love all of your vids so far.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Stephen Wright Thank you Stephen , I'm glad you like em all my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked the video, and it makes me very very happy to see that you want some land to do the outdoors thing.there is nothing more fun to me than cooking. sleeping or just hanging out in the great outdoors. If Im not at work or in the shop I prefer to be outdoors too. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@CoyoteWorks01]

Okay I just have to say that was an awesome video! Really like your style. Laid back, experimental, and creative. That stove may not be for everyone but it's a really cool idea. Multi use, functional, compact, and light. And I agree completely that some of the most valuable SHTF skills are probably the ability to make things, to improvise, to figure stuff out, and to adapt. Really like your videos. Keep them coming!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Coyote Works Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yep, being able to make stuff yourself is a huge skill. More videos in the works.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well if youre wanting to make one, you dont need a drawing. I'll tell you here. Cut, notch and fit 5/8 diameter tubing and weld it into a 14 in. x 8 in. frame. Cut and notch another 5/8 tubing divider, fit and weld. On one side, cut the inside wall of the tubing out. Weld two plates on each side, that makes up the hollow cavity griddle. weld rods across the other side for the grill then drill, fit and weld two 1/4 S.S. pipe couplers at each end on the top. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@DraGunnTiss]

Pretty genius grill there! If/when SHTF, you're one person that people will be wanting to barter with you for things. Between the gears in your head (do you ever stop thinking of new things? I hope not!) and your skills, you'd be all set.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Im thinking if the SHTF, I can pretty much make anything I need out of anything I find. And no, I never stop thinking. Thats why my head always hurts. LOL. Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The single wall griddle is a good idea. Im just not sure if it would burn food and be nonstick or not. Ive never tried anything like that other than a straight stainless steel pan. Thats a good idea to keep in mind for if I ever build another whole grill. Im just working on the vent on this one for now. Thanks for the thought and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Electronicpoacher1]

great idea for a grill and yet again another excellent video.It just goes to show real Americans (ONES WITH THE SOUTHERN ACCENT) Know how to use and live off the land.and are funny to boot.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. When this video was made, this grill was a totally unfinished unrefined piece of gear. I figured it would need some tweaking. Since it was filmed I have made a longer vent tube with a U bend and added a hook to it to hang a cup on. It works a lot better now but I am trying to make another one work that boils water steady as its fed from a creek. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@juliusgonzo7527]

Damn, that's a great little device. You need to patent this and get a distibutor. These should be in every Wal Mart in the country ! And,...as you point out so aptly in the vid,....so much better to boil the water first, then cook !!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Julius Gonzo Thanks Julius, I'm glad you liked it. Im thinking even if I patented it, Im not sure if it could make much profit without a redesign. It takes forever to cut, fit and weld the pieces together. Ive improved the vent since this video came out tho. Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I gotta tell ya Dan, thats one of the best ideas Ive heard in a long time. I love it! If you wind up not doing that, I'd like to try it. I have two alice packs myself. Not only is making stuff a good skill but its alot of fun. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@phillipdavis5241]

Dang you! Now I'm hungry for sausage & pancakes!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL. Man they was goood!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the grill. It is a pretty neat piece of gear. To me, having fun and laughing a lot makes life so much better. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rob! Funny thing, I had actually thought in the past about a hose system built into the bottom of a sleeping bag circulating from a pot on the fire outside the tarp. I never made it tho. Future project! Thanks for the compliments, I like to think that friends can count on me when needed. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I now have to get used to pouring off the water in time for it to not vent all out.The tubing is 316 stainless steel .083 wall thickness. I used 3/4 inch diameter but, after seeing how quickly the water boils off, I would use 1 inch diameter next time to give a little more capacity. Im glad you like the long videos. Most everyone else is doing the short ones. Ive tried and just can get it done quick enough to squeeze it all in. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I have thought about having a screw in down spout and even having a hook welded onto it to hold a cup or container to catch it in. I have several parts and pieces made up for this vent but its just kinda laying there waiting on me to work on it. I'll get around to it some day. Thanks for the thought and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and what I do. As far as a survival kit? The best ones are made by you. I'd say look at whats in the store bought kits, and look on youtube what others have in their kits and draw ideas from them. I cant explain what goes in a kit for me because my kit varies from winter to summer, from the woods to the swamps or the mountains. They always change. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have done something a little similar to what you suggested. I made a curved piece of stainless tubing and I put a hook on the end of it to hang a container. Maybe I do need a place to just set a cup. That way it could brew tea or coffee as the water enters. The ole vent is kinda unsafe the way it is now. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks. I love it. Of course I love all of Ontarios knives. Most of my other knives are 1095. This is pretty much my first experience with 5160. It is the mack daddy of knife steels for me. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Yes, I do use it from time to time. I am almost always cooking and boiling water in different ways on each trip. I rarely do things just one way. That leaves options open and keeps it fun. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. I was always told ya gotta be able to make stuff when the chips hit the floor. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it,It is kinda dangerous the way it is now. I have been working on some kind of curved tube as a vent to direct the water in a cup and not straight up in the air like it is here. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Hmm, man now that is an excellent idea! I may just have to look into some videos on that subject. Thats right up my alley. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I 100% agree with you on the ways to get burnt with this one. The original idea for this grill was a one carry do all grill. Turns out thats not possible. I never experimented with this much but the open vent is not going to work. I like the idea of a add on bottle. Im also thinking of a taller vent with a bend in it and a hook to hang a catch container. I cant risk a closed system I have alot more research and experimenting to do on this one.Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Paul ! I have been welding for over 25 years but, I'll admit my eyes are not what they used to be. I really had to pay close attention to the welds on this one to make sure it didnt leak. It turned out pretty good. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like it. For one thing, boiling the water purifies it. As far as it being homemade and not too sterile after I made it, I used what I calla "edible abrasive" After the grill was welded, I filled it with water and plain ole table salt. I shook it for awhile, letting the salt act as an abrasive to clean the inside out. I did that several times, then boiled a few batches of water. It was pretty clean after that. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. No, I dont think I'd market this idea ever unless I did some serious redesigning. It takes forever to cut, fit and weld all the pieces together to form a leak proof grill. It would be tough to make much profit off it. I live in Northwest Georgia about a 15 min. drive from the Alabama state line. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, Im glad you like it. As far as bugging out, I wouldnt want to bring anything that needs propane of any kind of fuel. To me, ya gotta use wood because theres an unlimited supply of it. I'll probably not ever make another grill like this one because it took forever to cut, fit and weld the pieces together. I get requests all the time for grills and I just do not have time to make any to sell. Which grill was it you had in mind? Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I got to noticing the violent eruption from the vent tube and I believe youre right. I think the boiling power of that thing could be used as a trail purifying system. As is I have to do something with the vent on it. Maybe change to to some kinda catch cup so as not to waste water. Not to mention just having a decent grill with you makes cooking easier. Thanks for the input and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I love making em. I dont have alot of time to spare but, I plan on filming every chance I get. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I think thats a good idea. As far as using this in a survival situation to keep from dying from dehydration, it works ok now. As far as me just camping and cooking with it, I do need to add something like that to it to control the venting. This thing vents like a volcano, lol. I havent worked all the bugs out yet but, Im gonna work on it as I get time. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tim! Yes, boiler and cooker all in one. I had originally planned on water boiling and cooking at the same time, didnt work out so well, ha ha. Im just happy it will do both and at seperate times is fine with me. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yep, the straight vent tube on this set up isnt very safe or effective. I have been trying different vents as I have time. I had no idea that it would boil water so quickly. I have one made now thats pretty cool. It's U shaped and has a hook to hang a cup on to catch hot water. Much much safer and doesnt waste water. I'll show it again one day. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked the vid and how I do things. I plan on making lots more vids, I just have trouble getting time to go out and film. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I try to use folding legs as often as I can but, I used the "Stick in the ground" ones here for two reasons. One was to use them as a stand for the wood. And, I wanted to be able to remove the grill and pour off water and add more without disturbing the fire. Theres no way I'd sell one of these with the current vent it has. Its quite dangerous the way it erupts. I'm not sure if I can make a plug for the bottom tho that wouldnt lock up from the heat. Good idea tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have a pair of trekking poles somewhere but never use them. I hate having to keep up with gear like that weather I use them or not. I also like the extra height I can have with a walkin stick. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, youre right about the open fire. I have done it for years and you really have to watch and regulate the flames. Making gear is a very handy skill indeed. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Yep, it holds that much. The water is held in the tubing and inside the hotplate area. Its all welded hollow.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! Im glad you like the videos and the grill. I almost always get the Tennessee pride brand. Its my favorite. Take care and thanks for watching !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mike! I'm glad you liked it. Ive been a welder and machinist for 27 years now so I guess it comes easy now. It did take a while to learn it tho. I screwed up a lot of metal along the way. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely brother! It may only be 10" but its 1/4 inch thick. Its got plenty of heft for chopping and it holds and edge better than any machete I own. Im glad you hear you want one, you will not be disappointed. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have been warned at least 1,000 times about aluminum since I have been on youtube. I checked the FDA site many times and they say antacid induces more aluminum amounts into your system than cookware does.

[@patriciagates9115]

Such an inspiration to test my imagination. I am a 50 years old woman without the skills or practical experience that you have mastered, but I swear your videos give me hope that my ametuer attempts to create solutions are not in vain..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Patricia Gates Thank you Patrica, Im always happy to hear when I inspire a friend. Theres a whole world of fun waiting on you. 50 is nothing, one of my old mentors ran around in the woods and built tree shelters all the way up to 72!

[@kgbchubura]

Living in Serbia, where the SHTF is a way of life, I deeply respect your approach. No one can survive alone. Only in a community where everyone really share knowledge and skills, we can go further. Glad to know that there are still normal and wise man like you. I really enjoy watching your vids. Thanks and regards to you and your son.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well I was always worried about the vent spewing hot water. I made a new curved vent for it with a hook to hold a cup. You have a point tho with the cap. It could be a pressurized vessel with both caps on. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How true how true. Yes I think when it happens no matter if youre prepared or not improvising skills will be needed. Just like I was taught to not worry about finding a good campsite. Learn to camp in the most lousiest places you can find. You never know where youll be stranded. Im glad you liked the grill, take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Greeting back at ya from Georgia. Im glad you liked it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I looked at the SP52 and the SP53. I was told the flat grind acted more like a machet, and the saber grind acted more like an axe so, I got the SP53. I agree with your statement 100%. I used to carry a machete and a small knife or a saw and a machete. The SP53 seems like it will do it all. This is the first 5160 tool Ive owned and I'll never go back to 1095. Im glad you like all the inventions, more on the way. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked the channel and the grill. Alot of thought went into the grill but its still got some changes to be made to make it safer to use. The link you posted did not work so I couldnt see what it was . Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Thanks for the share. I love it when more folks get to see my videos. Dads Generator I was talking about is an old stem engine off a tractor hooked up to a couple of old generators off of old trucks. It looks like a pile of junk and works half the time but, would make do if need be. I suppose, ha ha. I like my modern shop full of modern tools tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! Im glad you liked the video and the grill. Always good to hear you dont get bored with the vids. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Wow! Thanks for the compliment, that means alot to me. I do really love making this stuff. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! It is a pretty cool grill to have around. It pretty much does what ever I need it to. Greeting back at ya from Georgia.Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! It is definitely a one of a kind unusual grill. It works pretty good except for the vent, I gotta work on that a little. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats something I need to try when the cold gets here. I do have the plug for it, I need to see how long it stays hot. Maybe a special insulated bag would help. Lots of possibilites there. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro, Im glad you liked it. I doubt I'll make any more like this one. It took forever to cut out all the pieces and fit them and weld them leak free. I may just think of a different design that requires less fitting and welding. When I get a chance to Im redesigning the vent so it act like a hot water dispenser. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Being able to make things is a very very valuable skill. The cool part is this being the modern times that if the SHTF I feel like there will always be materials, parts and old machinery available to make things from. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I have a in shop how to video coming up on that swamp grill. That grill also has several set ups I didnt show in the bog bed video. I'll show them next. This new grill is pretty radical. It can boil water, store water and cook food without pots pans or containers if you have to. I just need to modify the venting on it some. Good to hear from you again too bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it, Very good words to hear brother. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I honestly just made it in my home shop. It did turn out pretty good. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! Im glad you liked it. I had a ball cooking with this grill. Im trying to perfect the vent into a safe hot water tap. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

good suggestion. I have been thinking about different designs for curved or 90 degree vent pipes. The vent thats on it now just doesnt work. I'll show it again when its perfected. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you like the videos. I try to only show new and never seen before stuff on my channel. when it comes to traps, I only use two and they have been filmed a thousand times so, nothing new to show. I know how to trap but I never do it unless Im starving. I had planned on doing some more fishing but I always wind up doing other things. I may this summer. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked the video and the grill. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Bro! I have a few more tweaks to do to the ole vent system and it will be a lot easier to use. Im glad you like it, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, good idea. I have experimented with several vent tube designs on this one. I think the possibilities are endless. I have one made now with a U bend and a hook to hold a cup. Kinda like a hot water dispenser, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Improvising is a must have skill but most of the time Gear making is more in line with normal life. To me, the best place to buy fabric is in person at a large fabric store like Jo Anns or Hancock fabrics. Any specialty camo I cant find, I always turn to Rockywoods or Seattle Fabrics online. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The velcro is a good idea. I used some on a small bag once but I havent got around to buying more it does work good. Yes, as far as I know I have answered every single comment on all 64 of my videos. If I ever have missed one it was by accident. I do spend alot of time at the ole keyboard, ha ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, Im glad you liked it. I love making gear and showing it off. Next video Is a requested one on how to make the swamp grill and the different ways it can be used. I just gotta get off the couch and finish filming it,lol. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the videos and what I do. I say nothing wrong with camping in the garden, just being outside is fun. I guess I do a little of it all, camping, bushcraft and survival. I would love to have my own show but it just hasnt happened. I am from the Southeastern edge of USA in Georgia.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool, it takes a good while to fit and weld everything but, its a fantastic grill to own. I thought it was gonna boil water while I cooked, it boiled the water super fast and boiled most of it away. I'll make the coffee first then I'll cook the food. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! That grill was a tough one to weld to get leakproof. Im happy with how the bag turned out. I have really been sewing for that long.I am from Northwest Georgia but they say that I have an Appalachia accent. That accent runs from Georgia to Virginia Im told. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes the flat section is filled with water too. I cut long slots in that area of the tubing before I welded the flat plates on. This one took alot of care during welding to make it leak proof. The double wall with water in it makes a very regulated hot plate. Its almost impossible to burn pancakes on that side. This grill might do better over coals, the flames had the water boiling in about 3 minutes. Didnt leave much time for cooking. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats a good idea! Cool I gotta come up with some way of it not venting violently. The grill holds 24 ounces of water but, you have to know when to pour off the water at just the right time or it will vent it all out or boil off. Thats what I need to work on. Everything else it does pretty good. The hot plate side worked great. Im going to try you suggestion. I think it will work. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Mike, Im glad you liked it. I just gotta make the vent alittle safer. Thanks for watching my friend.

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Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Your English is good. I understood it all. Greetings back to you from Georgia USA. Thanks for watching my friend.

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Thanks brother! Always good to hear that. Thanks for watching my friend.

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Thanks! I'll admit ,some of my grill and food bags were really sloppy in the past. Wouldnt win a beauty contest at all, Ha Ha. Ive finally gotten fairly good at it and this was the nicest bag yet. The grill works great. I dont think its possible to burn pancakes on it. Its such a controlled heat with the design. Im glad you liked the video, Have a happy 4th and thanks for watching my friend.

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Well I think it could have a water catch to hold extra hot water but as far as a constant infeed I have no idea how to do that with out mixing up all the boiled and unboiled water. Believe it or not I have been working on a constant infeed/outfeed water boiler for in camp use next to a creek but I havent figured it all out yet. Imagine having a flow form a creek and a constant supply of hot water? Thanks for watching my friend.

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Thats so cool man. I can see it too because my dad was a Millwright. He could pretty much make anything with just basic tools. I have to have a full shop myself. LOL. Im glad it brought back memories, Thanks for watching my friend.

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Thanks, Im glad you liked it. The food at the end was really good,lol. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

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I don't know why but every time I watch your vids I think of what my old man would teach me about camping in the Laural Mountains , He also made do with what he had or could make at home , that's why I think I'm a Millwright . thanks for bringing back the memories. Rock on !

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Thanks! Im glad you liked it, and thanks for watching my friend.

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Thanks Darren, The new multi grill did turn out pretty good. It was a very complicated project to cut, fit and weld. Im glad I didnt screw it up, ha ha. I couldnt believe that list did that. Something always goes wrong on these shoots. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

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Good to hear, I love it when people learn things from me. Thanks for watching my friend.