Every time I think I have a camping gear addiction Simon proves I only have my toes in the water.
@SurvivalistChick3 жыл бұрын
'abe frohman'? That is hilarious. Clearly a fellow 80's teenager :)
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha - There are therapy groups for people like us mate. 😂
@thomaspanjshiri96633 жыл бұрын
@@simonablokeinthewoods that´s not funny mate,,,I´m not only gear addicted..I also own a 110 300tdi..any therapy groups for those mad man...or a hopeless case.? smile..
@jeffreycoulter40953 жыл бұрын
Better to have your toes in the water, than in quicksand. Simon, through these videos, throws us a life ring.
@kevinscudamore27113 жыл бұрын
Can’t beat a bit of tinkering in the shed 👍🏴
@carolleenkelmann47513 жыл бұрын
Did anyone ever tell you , you have such brilliant ideas and a genius in practical execution?
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carolle - I can’t take the credit for the ideas - they’ve been about for a while (at least the first and last ones have) 👍👍
@carolleenkelmann47513 жыл бұрын
@@simonablokeinthewoods BUT, and that is the deciding point, it has not come to my attention and I can assure you, in preparation for realizing a dream of mine.- the prep of which has been going on now for 3 years(!!!!!) - I have been looking regularly at all forms of camping and travel - all forms. Everyone has, of course, something to offer but yours is one of the most attractive, practical Vlogs out there with just the right amount of chatter. The only trouble is that I have no workshop and the changes and the insecurities that have developed in the past year have confined my activities and almost crushed my plans for the future. But Vlogs such as yours, and especially yours, has always infused me with a bit of life sustaining inspiration, giving me sufficient subsidence for the next battling round.
@gardenia73mccready793 жыл бұрын
Ah now have not seen this side to Simon's talents & what one creates smarty pants. Safety First. Take a bow Simon cheers
@pops66383 жыл бұрын
Another great video Simon. Showing people ‘tricks of the trade’.
@SurvivalistChick3 жыл бұрын
Clever, especially the bit of bending the wire under the lid handle to hold it in place.That's rather ingenious.
@tomasthomas74073 жыл бұрын
Nicely Done, you are the Man👍🏻 i know, the stuff you did has been done before. But you are a ‘natural explainer’, 🤔🤣 As Always, pleasant watching 👀👀 Your “pots and pans” brings new vistas🏔🏔 to my mundane ‘outdoorsies’🫖🍴🥣
@davidnapper80973 жыл бұрын
Been watching camping and bushcraft videos on KZbin for awhile now . Just came across your channel today , don't know why I never saw your channel before , maybe it's a geographic thing . I'm in the US . Subscribed and enjoying catching up on past videos , great content 👍👍
@RamblingOn3 жыл бұрын
I'm taking the opportunity to say that I have binge watched your videos for the past three weeks 😂 You can turn your hand to anything, fair play and thank you very much for the work you put in to your videos. I'll give this a watch when I have tea in my hand. All the best, Jason 👍
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason!
@squirrelcovers63403 жыл бұрын
You are one handy bloke, Simon!
@ramblynrocketeer3 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly demonstrated! 😎🤙 Mahalo for sharing your latest creative video 🔩⛓🔨😁
@jamesellsworth96732 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions. I LIKE the way the steel cable can hold a lid in place for baking!
@mrspudly13 жыл бұрын
Love to see more "Simon, a bloke in the workshop". I wish I had an old school woodwork bench like yours.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great old bench - was being thrown out by a school that was having some work done - cost me nothing. 😁
@ianrtilley3 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon ,great tip.. I also like the last mod using the Bike brake cable, Thanks for sharing, Cheers Ian
@TGRacing3 жыл бұрын
Great tip tucking the cable into the lid handle. Thanks.
@forestedforestschool3 жыл бұрын
I cut the original handle off mine and replaced it with bike brake cable and electrical connectors. Love the idea of tucking it through the lid handle to keep it on!
@Kenbur3 жыл бұрын
Simon - I watch. I learn. thanks. As I've said before - your conceptual aptitude is very high and I for one am so glad you are willing to share.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken!
@CarolinaChrisOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I think I like the wire handle option the best too... especially when you showed how to secure the lid with it 👍🏻
@kirkgallacher91443 жыл бұрын
Great intro music Simon. And great to see an interesting informative video 📹. Blessings from a fan in New Zealand 🇳🇿.
@martinoutdoors69413 жыл бұрын
Well I never knew that by poking the cable through would hold the lid..?? Every day is a school day as they say. 👍
@ivorytower64223 жыл бұрын
I wondered that too. Wish had he demonstrated with some food or water inside it.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
@IVORY TOWER it holds on for baking, but no seal so won’t hold in liquids or sloppy food - for that, you need to use it upright. 👍
@ivorytower64223 жыл бұрын
@@simonablokeinthewoods Perfectly works for me. Thank you for the tip 🙏
@mickreid71533 жыл бұрын
Ingenious! Thanks for another great film. I like option three too.
@denaredford67013 жыл бұрын
You are a genius Simon .
@doogiehunter3 жыл бұрын
I bought a new zebra pot just now, and as soon as I got home, you uploaded this! Simon, please stop following me around and tracking my purchases...or I’ll have to unsubscribe! 😆
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@denaredford67013 жыл бұрын
Very smart replacement with steel cable . I like how you are an inventor .
@leslieaustin1513 жыл бұрын
That was one of the best “how to” videos I’ve ever seen, very clear, step by step and utterly foolproof. Thanks! Les
@andykjohnsonjohnson76223 жыл бұрын
Fantastic DIY hack Simon 👏 👌. That's my wkend sorted, revamping my old Billy-cans 😀 👍
@stuartlockwood96452 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon,,thanks for another great tip mate, I like the wire bail idea best, and have used it on a home made billy pot, thanks to this video, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
@greenmouse93543 жыл бұрын
Simon if you don’t have brass tubing you can buy stainless steel crimps and steel cable in a fishing tackle shop these are use in sea fishing for terminal tackle on a line, which stops larger fish biting through the line. The crimps come different sizes, I have use bike brake cable as it cheaper. I have pulled the cut end in to the crimp and dropped a bit of solder in to the crimp to stop the frayed end catching on anything. I do like the brick tie trick
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Geoff! I hadn’t thought about tracer crimps 👍👍
@BourneOutside3 жыл бұрын
Good show old chap! I was considering giving my new Zebra Billy away as I still haven't used it. I think I may just keep it now and carry out option No.3 to it. Good man, Simon 😉👍
@scetis3 жыл бұрын
I just had an idea when I saw that little clip at the end of all the pots… You should really do a gear room video!
@lawrencemartin11133 жыл бұрын
....in my case that would be a 'gear warehouse'! I have stuff squirreled away in every conceivable space (and inconceivable space) in my house, truck, garage, shed.....High time I had a cull, before the family pack their bags and leave!......mind you, that would create a bit more space...hmmm?
@kierandoherty16003 жыл бұрын
...... bucket handle ??????
@ayobali0121 Жыл бұрын
I've just recently got into bushcraft especially over covid and I've binge watched nearly all of Simon's videos 😍 and from what I can see nearly everyone has copied what his doing 🥰 even Zebra billy cans as you can buy them now with this modification 🤩👌 Keep doing what your doing Simon I can't get enough of your videos 👍
@mikespencer88793 жыл бұрын
You certainly seem to have an handle on it, great videos as per usual
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Boom boom! 😁👍
@brianlykins66633 жыл бұрын
Great ideas brother. One suggestion, when using cable, instead of letting the end stick all the way through the sleeve just stop it a little shy of coming all the way through then squeeze and finish as you did. This will prevent possibility of the end of cable sticking fingers or snagging on other gear. Love your channel and your vids, keep up the great work.
@shackman95663 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Simon. Have a great day.
@roosterneck21583 жыл бұрын
i made a bcb crusader lid out of a an old mess tin using your method, it works an absolute treat, now i am going to butcher my zebra cans because that wire idea is excellent, i dont pack the zebra cans purely because of the handle being a pain in the backside when your throw them in the backpack, cheers simon.
@wingtsang21583 жыл бұрын
Great mods keep them coming and will be good to see you out again be safe. Hope all is well with everyone and Maggie?
@BushcraftSteely3 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what I was looking for, cheers Simon!
@johng95623 жыл бұрын
Brilliant modification Simon ~ I prefer the third option as well because it solves both problems. Hope you can get out soon as the lock-down is eased.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John - got a trip planned for next weekend 👍🛶🏕
@tom_olofsson Жыл бұрын
I like the wire bail. Great job.
@roballan63573 жыл бұрын
Great tips, my Zebra came with stainless clips, so I'm already sorted.
@SgtFluffytheoriginal3 жыл бұрын
Look forward to these every Wednesday!
@mphigham19633 жыл бұрын
Nice one Simon ! Good easy to follow instructions !
@biblebeliever45703 жыл бұрын
I just bent the handle so it wouldn't fall down, plus the lid stays put too. Quick with a needle nose pliers. God bless you Simon
@BernhardHofmann3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to replace mine with a cable. The handle has always been a pain. Thanks for going into so much detail on how to do it as well as showing so many options. 👍🏻
@steven.s.b3 жыл бұрын
Hello Simon I'm Steven from India. I like your work very much...
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! 👍
@adrianhudson11163 жыл бұрын
One of the many things I like about you Simon is your respect of tools. An old weathered hammer is still a hammer, if you know what I mean and isn't it better to use tools with a bit of history as we go about our work....
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Definitely - I love old tools, I use a few of my Grandfathers old carving tools, so much nicer than the modern rubbish - what has happened to the quality of steel? 🤔
@steveipswich2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing some good choices to get rid of them plastic clips 👍
@pauledmonds73163 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon; Absolutely Brilliant! You've really inspired me, I will be replacing the handle on my billy can with stainless cable. Cheers.
@WeaponsMachinist3 жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing the interesting cook pot handle ideas.
@outdoor-buddy3 жыл бұрын
Very clever solution!
@edpikestone68002 жыл бұрын
Just modified my billy can to the bike cable concept. So easy to do and I can’t wait to test it out. Thanks for the step by step tutorial. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
@michaelmcfarland33003 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first Zebra Billy can. Probably be modifying it soon. Great idea Simon. Thanks for another great video.
@WildernessJ3 жыл бұрын
Well done mate. Loved the 3rd option. So simple yet effective.
@lindac71463 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Great ideas. My favorite is the last one too.
@jplamb773 жыл бұрын
Firebox Stove store sells the Zebra pot with the modified metal clips installed. Plus they offer baking kits for each size pot,,, Great video 👍
@mbrider563 жыл бұрын
Nice one Simon, excellent video, the bale wire handle looked the best solution 👌🏻
@sallyschmitz80483 жыл бұрын
How many zebras do you have?? Looks like a small herd
@johndarby64073 жыл бұрын
Hi Sally, a herd is the correct common name for a collection of Zebra, but a dazzle is another name for them. Simon has a dazzle of zebra.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 a mating pair and one offspring
@humfreyAnderson86 Жыл бұрын
Hey John, thanks for sharing! Now I know the right way to describe a bunch of zebra.
@pamharvill6213 жыл бұрын
Very useful Simon, I agree with you the last option is better thank you for sharing 👍
@carlfetters80823 жыл бұрын
Simon- I appreciate very much the third demonstration you provided. I actually avoid bringing my billy pots when camping because I can’t stand how intrusive those handles are. They just get in the way. I ordered up some product as you suggested and will grind off the handles when those items arrive. Thank you for posting what you do. I have benefited from your work. -Carl
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Carl - it’s a huge improvement 👍👍
@projectknifehand Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cable is the way to go for me. Crazy they put a plastic clip on it to begin with
@perrymarc21623 жыл бұрын
Hello Simon, another great video. I’ve just bought and altered my 12cm pot handle and it fits (almost) inside my 16cm 👍👍 thanks
@thomascraig72303 жыл бұрын
Great video, informative and easy to follow. I must get a Billie can.
@mrwes1003 жыл бұрын
I prefer the clips. I’m lucky enough to get my Zeeeebra pots from Steve at Firebox Stoves with the clips already installed. However, this was an excellent video, showing all the options. Well done.
@craiglake60913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video Simon.
@RedswedeOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Well if someone hasn't got a stack of pots 'n' pans... Brilliant as ever. Cheers!
@oddmanout983 жыл бұрын
Some great tips there. Thank you Simon.
@stuartlockwood96453 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon☺great video mate, and good tips to solve a problem billy can, I've used the bigger size electrical blocks as they'll take two pieces of bike cable straight through alowing both screws to tighten on both cables at the same time, but I do like your brass tubing idea it's much neater, thanks again, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stuart! Good idea using bigger blocks! 👍👍
@michaelh.weiser65023 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful! Thank you👌👍👍👍🙋
@2hot2shr3 жыл бұрын
I like the third option too. Thanks
@greetb93303 жыл бұрын
Make a decent wooden spoon mate and you could use those for an impromptu music session! great pots they always come up trumps for many a dish, good work!
@richschwartz80043 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to be able to modify a piece of gear to make it fit your needs better. Thank you for sharing the mods that work best for you. God bless and stay safe.
@tracyl13683 жыл бұрын
Excellent ideas for modifying this great little pot! Thanks!
@LarsRibe3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Never thought of that. Might do the wire handle.
@clayton89443 жыл бұрын
Excellent Simon .
@hexabeeoutdoors87713 жыл бұрын
awesome video! I was just thinking of changing the handle on my 14cm, you read my mind!
@MrMeltedwellies3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Simon great video ATB
@sarkybugger50093 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Zebra can, but I used brass snare wire for a similar setup on my steel water bottle. Works a treat.
@tinaellis21943 жыл бұрын
What a great vid Simon😄so practical for on the road to.. love it. Thanks for posting;-)
@camdee99163 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I might try the wire one on my metal lidded mug. Keep up the good work!
@seanthomasdowd3 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching all your videos from the oldest to this one, brilliant stuff, excellent resource and following your recommendation I will proceed onto Andy at Kent survival, and thanks for making lockdown a bit more bearable
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean! I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed them 👍👍
@siftordekemet7790 Жыл бұрын
Great work mate,you have a gift,thanks for sharing
@danmalone78193 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Simon. Did option 1 but really like option 3
@precisionshooters3 жыл бұрын
You are one creative guy!! Great job!!!
@tony71063 жыл бұрын
Those were outstanding tricks thank you!
@bryanbadger68413 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thank you Simon.
@tonystrange72243 жыл бұрын
Love the workshop videos. 3 great cheap tips for modifying your Zebra Billy cans and easy to do as well. Cheers Simon.
@andrewforrest89383 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon I found it very useful I've just bought myself a biscuit tin so I can use that instead of buying a zebra can when I go camping amazing video thank you Simon .
@wadewilliams49893 жыл бұрын
Good ideas all! Thanks for sharing!
@Catchamat3 жыл бұрын
Modification guru. Thanks Simon!
@davidleasure91383 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips Simon. Thanks for sharing for sure
@marksadventures38893 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Simon 👏👍thanks
@mistastabs58403 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks for sharing...😎
@kensteward15103 жыл бұрын
Such a great video, you simplified the procedure for me Thanks again Simon.
@blackboardbloke3 жыл бұрын
I have a a pre-plastic lid clip 12cm diameter Zebra which I picked up on a backpacking '09 SE Asia trip in Malaysia for a couple of quid (equivalent £ to Malaysian Ringgit price) brand new with Zebra labelling in a general sell evreything hardware type store along with a Sterno type gel screw top stove with rest on the top pot stand. I had a hammock and a poncho already with me and I headed into the rain forest for a couple of days. I modded my Zebra when I got back to the UK. the bale arm went because it's square end stuck out when folded down, I replaced it with a clip into the former bale arm fitting rivet holes, bent semi circular, cut to size wire from a wire coat hanger, that I could fold closer to the billy's side or unclip and store inside when packed. I sprayed it with high temperature stove paint to stop it rusting. Later, after some thinking, I bent it again, just above the lid with indents, so when it was vertical it locked the lid down so spillage would be minimal if accidentally knocked over. Pouring without an insulating glove was now a problem, so I cut the bent long U shaped wire handle off a sieve and bent the open end so it would clip into one of the bale arm fittings. I then cut a short length of coat hanger wire slightly bigger than the width of the handle, enough to bend both ends of it around and onto the handle. That now slid down to spread the handle at the open end and lock it in position. I cut a slot into a cut down wine bottle cork (after drinking just a glass of the contents of the bottle) so it was a tight fit on the lid handle. Bare handed pouring and lid handling sorted.
@johnturner62513 жыл бұрын
Thankx for tip on using brick ties. Tried to make the clips b4 but was rubbish at it, time to try again
@redmercader23463 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Now I know what to do with my zebra handle
@sibaldi29223 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Simon, particularly showing three different options. 👍
@cornwell433 жыл бұрын
Very clever Simon, a must do 👍👍
@squashedagain3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Here’s a challenge! Try and find something to make using the old handle? I hate waste.
@simonablokeinthewoods3 жыл бұрын
Good call! 👍👍
@johnwalker28603 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial Simon. Something I feel able to do to my Zebra billys.