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You forgot the most important step: coating the can so it doesn't rust. They likely heated the can up and put some sort of oil on it so that there would be a carbon barrier between the can and the elements. When steel gets hot, it oxidizes more readily. They probably wiped the can with an oily rag in order to get the carbon layer. I'd imagine they probably burned something very sooty to coat the inside as well.
You've got me thinking. The British army in WW2 used to make bread ovens behind the lines involving some sort of metal container and turf/dirt etc. British water and fuel containers were just larger versions of the can you have there before they discovered Jerry cans so this sort of can would have been readily available. I wonder if their inspiration was the 1930s Hobo's? Britain had it's own Hobo's during the Depression. Never let a good idea go to waste! Thank you for the video!!!
My theory on why it tastes better is because we are supposed to cook with fire outdoors. Fresh vegetables right out of the garden, slow roasted in a covered pan over a fire as the side will make a bologna sandwich taste almost as good as steak. Let alone freshly caught fish. We are meant to have time outdoors. Which is why we can see the beauty in nature.
My grandparents lived next to the tracks in a small rural Alabama town. They told me stories of hobos who would stop by and my grandparents would feed them dinner, or whatever. There were regulars that came by once or twice a year, and my grandparents house was considered a “safe place” for them, and they would tell the others. They had another name for the “safe space”, but it escapes me. This was important because they were looked down upon in such a town, and it was quite dangerous to go through towns like this. I heard some great stories, and even saw quite a few things the hobos would bring in gratitude when they came back through. Never heard a bad story about them, but there were one or two who made my grandparents a bit nervous, but nothing ever happened. They looked back fondly on this time, as they met a lot of great ppl.
Dear Chocoloco, you & I are almost neighbors. I live less than 1 hour away in Cherokee County on the backwaters of the Chattooga River. In my earlier years I bowhunted the Chocolocco WMA. Merry Christmas. I grew up near one of the largest RR yards in north Alabama before taking to the country & the mountains. As teen-agers, our church youth group would have Hobo Parties! Hope that you & I can ennjoy the have the privilege of getting personally acquainted. We could show James some interesting former Hobo Routes in ALabama, like the Chief Ladiga Trail that is near both our areas. As a young child, during WWII, I rode on the passenger trains from WWII military bases in VA & NC to Alabama where the old railroad track has since been converted into a hiking & biking trail. It would be interesting to know the stories shared by hobos in the 1930s & 1940s. One of my great grandfather's brothers worked on the railraid most of his life. Their dad fought in the Civil War. 'Hope that your Christmas season will be very blessed. The Old Preacher
That's fascinating! I believe there was a lot of negative publicity purposely put out by the railroad barons and the newspapers that truly affected public sentiment. Of course, as in every sector of society, there were some bad apples. However, most of those folks were just down on their luck and looking for an honest day's work for an honest days wage. If you have any stories that you remember I would love to hear of them. You can contact me directly through www.waypointsurvival.com.
Great post James👍. Much respect for the Hobo as you explain for our understanding. My Grandma always gad "a little someting" for the men that rode tge rails as ger restarant was besr our depor. She told stories of the handyman working in exchange of a meal or clothes washing. Baths were offered by the owner of Browns Barbershop. A shower was "outback" the shop near the alley. Wish i had asked more questions as i always enjoys her talking about it. She made HUGE sugar cookies with 1 raisin in the middle to send them off & wrapped in wax paper she said.❤
I used to help an elderly woman in her home and loved hearing her tell about all of her experiences. She told of the way her parents would always be ready to give a hobo something to eat and allow him to sleep in an outbuilding.
James I busted out in laughter over those band aids ! Really neat stove. Today’s HOBO definitely would have a challenge to find tin containers for such projects. But then again where there is a will there is a way. Thanks again for such great content.
Thank you for this video. You offer an ingenious use of an empty metal can. When I was quite young, I met a few older fellows who had been hobos. They talked about using society's cast-off junk to fashion whatever they needed. When WW II started, they joined the military. After the War, they found jobs in mining and steelmaking.
Thanks again, James. Interesting, simple and useful "repurposing" of an old tin can. To me, Hobo's always seemed mysterious and kind of cautiously fascinating. Your coverage of this subject has certainly modified and clarified the nuances between Hobo, Tramp and Bum. I'm grateful. Loved the band-aids by the way!
I've been enjoying all your hobocraft videos, thanks for posting them. My grandpa was a hobo in the 20s and 30s and he had some crazy stories! The railroad bulls were pretty serious and kind of out of control back then.
James, great bit with the bandaids! You might want to check the rack you use. I've read,somewhere, that chromed items can and will give off a poison that will permeate foods. The article recommended to make certain the rack used was stainless steel or cast iron. They used the example of refrigerator racks being used in DIY grills as being especially dangerous. Wish I could find the article..Perhaps you'll have better luck. As always, really enjoyed the tip. Thanks for sharing.
That one appeared to be a cooling rack which isn't normally subjected to the high heat of cooking. Probably best to check any manufacturer's warnings before using anything. May seem unnecessary but I want to be around to watch more of your videos! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I suppose if we used the can on its side, so there is a larger cooking surface, using the spout (enlarged) as the wood hole, and making air holes on the bottom side opposite the spout, with a 'chimney hole' on the top, you would be able to add longer pieces of wood, and you could cook on the large surface of the can as well. The spout side wood hole can empty the ashes after it cools.
Greetings, James. I remember doing something like that when I was a kid with my grandmother back in the late 70s when her gas was cut off. My grandmother cooked on the fire escape for several weeks. It was fun. We lived on the 1st floor, and our apartment was on the back corner, so the back area was like camping with trees and a combination green grass and weeds. It was a lot of fun.
Your videos are a unique glimpse into the yesteryear of the men and women living on the edges of American society. You honor their memory by teaching us about the ways they lived and traveled.
?got a good chuckle when you said "my hands are pretty tough" and then we see bandaids all over your fingers😅 what a card! Always worth watching to see what you'll come up with next. Thanks James.
Years ago I worked at an auto body supply company, and we sold new empty cans like that one, and since we mixed paint, we also sold new round paint cans. (Qt, pt,& gal) Some body shops have paint mixing systems and buy these can. Check around and you might be able to find a distributor in your area. We had a walk in store that anyone could come in and buy stuff.
In the dead of winter when temperatures drop drastically a stove like that throwing out a lot of heat is going to work better than a small stove, so well worth the effort to make. Love the humor too.👍
I too have "romanticized" in my thinking the concept of the hobo. I played alone very often as a boy. Not cowboys 'n Indians - I played the hobo (and the occasional John Wayne type WWII tough guy with rifle and hand grenades lol) most often. Perhaps I was training myself for the future. (Hope not, I'm 61 yrs old day after tomorrow lol!) Love your videos, Brother. God bless you and yours and all your subscribers.
Unfortunately, I have noticed the same during my twelve years in the Philippines. Good metal cans are being replaced with plastic. That includes the round one-gallon/four-liter paint cans. We do agree that food cooked in the great outdoors is the best. We hired a boat in Pangasinan during the off-season. After touring the "Hundred Islands" heritage area we stopped off on a small island to spend the day. My family and our boat operator were the only folks there all day until we had visitors. Two local fishermen pulled in to ask if we would like fresh crabs. We said yes and the crabs were boiled in seawater on on the fishing boat and handed over to us. Yes, those crabs were some of the best I have eaten in the Philippines!
Quite right! There was a paint job done in the garden where I have my caravan and there was a little left for me to finish a second-hand sink cabinet I'd bought. And I thought I could re-purpose the can but it was plastic and too much paint had dried on the inside.
I'm grateful for your explanation of who hobos were -- I was one of the uninformed people who thought (until I learned the truth from one of your previous videos) the words "hobo" and "bum" were interchangeable.
I'll admit, I laughed at the Band-Aids 😂 as far as the top of the can goes, I bet you could fold the wings out more to hold the pan more stable. I just recently bought a pair of cold-handle skillets. A 6.5" and 11" I believe. What would be your recommendation for seasoning the pans to make them nonstick? Like cast iron, you can ask 100 people and get 100 different suggestions 😅
Omgoodness James, YOU had me laughing out loud! I needed a good laugh! Great stove, and I had a great time watching you make it! Thanks so much... God Bless!
Please consider doing a brief bit on “Boxcar Bertha,” a well-known woman hobo, perhaps maybe as a short. I love your regular content, too, of course! ❤
I made a camp stove out of a large coffee can. I cut out an opening at the bottom for a tuna fish can. I used cardboard and wax in the tuna can for a stove. It works great
The bandaid gag gave me a good laugh. If you fold the flaps down, you’d have to do something to allow air flow at the top, but a nice big stove. I’d imagine it’s big enough to generate enough coals to grill on easily.
very good use for that size can 😊 impressively easy too! one thought i had, did hobo's carry any form of first aid (plasters for example, i know a scarf could be a bandage or sling or a bandana for covering wounds) 😊
Thanks James for an interesting video. I think this stove because of the height will work much like a rocket stove. Maybe a bit large and bulky while catching a freight train, but cetainly would be nice in a hobo camp. Also I enjoyed your humor with all the bandaids on your hand.
Absolutely enjoy your hobo series, James!! I didn't know the hobos were people searching far and wide for work and helping create the infrastructure. It's a shame that they're labeled in such a negative demeanor. Tha k you for the educational yet entertaining content as always my friend!! God bless you and yours!!!
James, yet another wonderful and informative video. Will you be doing anymore of your series regarding all the awesome Boy Scouts tips and tricks? Those are what led me to your channel years ago. Thanks for your efforts to keeping these DIY and old time practices alive and well.
James, thank you for clarifying differences between the True Hobo & a Homeless Person. I've been privileged to have friends whose parents adapted to the Hobo Lifestyle duringbtheir years of itinerant work. When I was born in 1941, there were still Hoboes and Hobo Camps alonga network of railroad tracks. My understanding is that most of them were industrious, eager to find work, and were persons of integrity and valor. Your Hobo series is one of the most enjoyable, along with the 18th century living history videos. Thanks again for providing valuable lessons from various periods of history & all the fun DIY projects associated with the various lifestyles. During this sacred season may the richest blessings of the One whose holy birth we celebrate be upon you, your family & friends, & all your wonderful viewers! To God be the glory! The Old Preacher
Thank you so very much, brother! I believe because of the railroads and a lot of negative articles in newspapers the hobo community was very frowned upon. However, as you stated, many of them were salt of the earth types and only wanted to make an honest living. God bless you and yours at this wonderful season of the year!
Hi James! I love all these kind of stoves, as long as I can make a little fire... This tin, I would cut the whole top out and put some holes at the top with that churchkey. Loved the bandages 😂 Oh I've had so many through cutting tin and always my gloves are in reach but anyhow I just dont like the loss of feel with them.
Aloha James, I agree...food cooked at camp, over a fire, always tastes better than the same food cooked at home. Funny, even our lobsters, fresh from our lobster pots cook beach party style( a fire pit dug in the sand, fire burnt down to just coals remaining and covered with gravel and then wet burlap on top of the gravel, food stuffs, clams, fish, lobsters and then more wet burlap and buried to generate steam and timed to the needed amount to cook, oh what a feast! At home, yeah, it was ok...but at the beach.. the best
Very cool idea for a large hobo stove. I recently discovered the David West utube channel. David's channel is also very cool, specializes on making round can hobo stoves an various fire making methods. Hope everyone enjoys his channel also. A huge thank you to James and David for providing great, helpful content to all of us in the outdoor community. God bless all.😊👍
Hi James, clicking in as usual to support. I would have thought you'd use the band-aids as tinder to start the fire in true hobo minimalist fashion. Haha! Maybe even make a comparison on which cartoon design burns hotter? Haha!
This was still being done in the late 60s to mid 70s. Most common can used was old gas/fuel cans and oil cans. If you try to look up what the government used and the only thing you will find is a jerry can. They weren't the first fuel can for the government nor civilian contractors. Anyway they were left in many places. They became stoves and ovens for everyone in the back country. Even pocket knives were used to cut the metal. They used their knives and got another one if the needed it.
You're welcome! Yes, I'm actually quite fond of the lighter as it works very well and is efficient as it has a built-in windscreen when you raise it to light it.
True, however you have to really careful about heating up anything that's galvanized if you're going to be using it around food. When galvinization is heated it gives off toxic fumes so you want to thoroughly burn it all off before you cook on it.
James, I was just thinking, a dangerous thing, I know. Have you ever seen the POW display at the A. F. Museum at Fairborn, Oh.? They show how captured soldiers would make lots of things to improve life behind the wire using cans and bits of wire.
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Just saying, camping fuel still comes in one gallon "tin" cans.
Привет .поосторожней с жестью ,она острее ножа , одевай перчатки .тонкую жесть можно резать прочными ножницами
Never do that.thinghs can get bad.
You forgot the most important step: coating the can so it doesn't rust. They likely heated the can up and put some sort of oil on it so that there would be a carbon barrier between the can and the elements. When steel gets hot, it oxidizes more readily. They probably wiped the can with an oily rag in order to get the carbon layer. I'd imagine they probably burned something very sooty to coat the inside as well.
❤❤❤ Thank you for showing God respect Thank you sir I really do appreciate that
"My hands are pretty tough" Next scene, 6 band aids and not a SINGLE word🤣 That's how you tell a joke haha
Its soo good
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Not gonna lie I totally laughed out loud when I saw that! 😂
I almost did the classic “spit” take of my beverage when I saw the band-aids. Some duct tape would have been classy too
The bandaids was kind of a red green joke lol love your videos
I often see people throwing away old toaster ovens and they often have a grate inside that would make a nice grill.
Good idea!
You've got me thinking. The British army in WW2 used to make bread ovens behind the lines involving some sort of metal container and turf/dirt etc. British water and fuel containers were just larger versions of the can you have there before they discovered Jerry cans so this sort of can would have been readily available. I wonder if their inspiration was the 1930s Hobo's? Britain had it's own Hobo's during the Depression. Never let a good idea go to waste! Thank you for the video!!!
Very possibly! There's a lot of improvisation that went on during the wars.
My theory on why it tastes better is because we are supposed to cook with fire outdoors.
Fresh vegetables right out of the garden, slow roasted in a covered pan over a fire as the side will make a bologna sandwich taste almost as good as steak. Let alone freshly caught fish.
We are meant to have time outdoors. Which is why we can see the beauty in nature.
Great points!
Exactly!
My grandparents lived next to the tracks in a small rural Alabama town. They told me stories of hobos who would stop by and my grandparents would feed them dinner, or whatever.
There were regulars that came by once or twice a year, and my grandparents house was considered a “safe place” for them, and they would tell the others.
They had another name for the “safe space”, but it escapes me. This was important because they were looked down upon in such a town, and it was quite dangerous to go through towns like this.
I heard some great stories, and even saw quite a few things the hobos would bring in gratitude when they came back through.
Never heard a bad story about them, but there were one or two who made my grandparents a bit nervous, but nothing ever happened.
They looked back fondly on this time, as they met a lot of great ppl.
Dear Chocoloco, you & I are almost neighbors. I live less than 1 hour away in Cherokee County on the backwaters of the Chattooga River. In my earlier years I bowhunted the Chocolocco WMA. Merry Christmas. I grew up near one of the largest RR yards in north Alabama before taking to the country & the mountains. As teen-agers, our church youth group would have Hobo Parties! Hope that you & I can ennjoy the have the privilege of getting personally acquainted. We could show James some interesting former Hobo Routes in ALabama, like the Chief Ladiga Trail that is near both our areas. As a young child, during WWII, I rode on the passenger trains from WWII military bases in VA & NC to Alabama where the old railroad track has since been converted into a hiking & biking trail. It would be interesting to know the stories shared by hobos in the 1930s & 1940s. One of my great grandfather's brothers worked on the railraid most of his life. Their dad fought in the Civil War. 'Hope that your Christmas season will be very blessed. The Old Preacher
That's fascinating! I believe there was a lot of negative publicity purposely put out by the railroad barons and the newspapers that truly affected public sentiment. Of course, as in every sector of society, there were some bad apples. However, most of those folks were just down on their luck and looking for an honest day's work for an honest days wage. If you have any stories that you remember I would love to hear of them. You can contact me directly through www.waypointsurvival.com.
Loved the band aids , caught me off-guard well done sir!
Thanks!
Hey James, thanks for another video. I’ve really been enjoying your hobo series, definitely keep recording them! Take care.
Thanks so much, I plan to!
Great post James👍. Much respect for the Hobo as you explain for our understanding. My Grandma always gad "a little someting" for the men that rode tge rails as ger restarant was besr our depor. She told stories of the handyman working in exchange of a meal or clothes washing. Baths were offered by the owner of Browns Barbershop. A shower was "outback" the shop near the alley. Wish i had asked more questions as i always enjoys her talking about it. She made HUGE sugar cookies with 1 raisin in the middle to send them off & wrapped in wax paper she said.❤
Wow, your grandmother sounds like a wonderful lady with a great big heart! I'm sure those lonely working men really appreciated the kindness!
I used to help an elderly woman in her home and loved hearing her tell about all of her experiences. She told of the way her parents would always be ready to give a hobo something to eat and allow him to sleep in an outbuilding.
James I busted out in laughter over those band aids ! Really neat stove. Today’s HOBO definitely would have a challenge to find tin containers for such projects. But then again where there is a will there is a way. Thanks again for such great content.
lol. I laughed, too.
Thanks so much, my friend!
Thank you for this video. You offer an ingenious use of an empty metal can.
When I was quite young, I met a few older fellows who had been hobos. They talked about using society's cast-off junk to fashion whatever they needed. When WW II started, they joined the military. After the War, they found jobs in mining and steelmaking.
Cool! Those old timers were ingenious at repurposing materials!
Mr. Bender,just a jot to let you know how much we all are enjoying the "Hobo Series"; keep this wholesome and informative coming .. Cheers🙂
Thanks, will do!
Thanks again, James. Interesting, simple and useful "repurposing" of an old tin can.
To me, Hobo's always seemed mysterious and kind of cautiously fascinating. Your coverage of this subject has certainly modified and clarified the nuances between Hobo, Tramp and Bum. I'm grateful.
Loved the band-aids by the way!
Thanks! I'm glad you are liking the series!
Thank you for another great video. The ban aid’s on your hand was a great touch. Haha….I enjoy the history of how HoBo’s lived.
You're welcome!
I was going to comment on the Band-Aid humor, but I see there's no need to. 🤣 Subtle humor is some of the best. Thanks, James!
You're welcome!
I have that exact same frying pan for my modern hobo (car camping/nomad) travels. 72 yo woman. I love love love
your hobo series.
Excellent! Thanks so much for watching!
Great shout out to Hobo Shoestring. I’ve been watching him for quite a while.
He's quite a guy!
I remember you used one of this cans for a hobo water heater
Yes, I did. Good memory!
I've been enjoying all your hobocraft videos, thanks for posting them. My grandpa was a hobo in the 20s and 30s and he had some crazy stories! The railroad bulls were pretty serious and kind of out of control back then.
Yes, there were some pretty horrific things that happened at their hands.
James, great bit with the bandaids! You might want to check the rack you use. I've read,somewhere, that chromed items can and will give off a poison that will permeate foods. The article recommended to make certain the rack used was stainless steel or cast iron. They used the example of refrigerator racks being used in DIY grills as being especially dangerous. Wish I could find the article..Perhaps you'll have better luck. As always, really enjoyed the tip. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely. You should definitely not use refrigerator racks. However, the ones that are used for baking as this one was should be safe.
That one appeared to be a cooling rack which isn't normally subjected to the high heat of cooking. Probably best to check any manufacturer's warnings before using anything. May seem unnecessary but I want to be around to watch more of your videos! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I suppose if we used the can on its side, so there is a larger cooking surface, using the spout (enlarged) as the wood hole, and making air holes on the bottom side opposite the spout, with a 'chimney hole' on the top, you would be able to add longer pieces of wood, and you could cook on the large surface of the can as well. The spout side wood hole can empty the ashes after it cools.
Sure, you could do that.
Loved the bandaid bit 😂
Thanks!
I am enjoying the series. Thank you for the history lessons! That stove really puts out a flame-a great design.
Thanks!
Greetings, James. I remember doing something like that when I was a kid with my grandmother back in the late 70s when her gas was cut off. My grandmother cooked on the fire escape for several weeks. It was fun. We lived on the 1st floor, and our apartment was on the back corner, so the back area was like camping with trees and a combination green grass and weeds. It was a lot of fun.
Very cool! I love stories like that as it reminds us of how resilient people can be!
My family lived in Dayton, OH when I was pre-school aged. (1960s) I don't remember much apart from the massive snow men we built. Ha,ha.
Another thank you .also loved the bandaid. Hilarious
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your videos are a unique glimpse into the yesteryear of the men and women living on the edges of American society. You honor their memory by teaching us about the ways they lived and traveled.
Thanks so much!
The bandaids were funny. Now I want eggs for breakfast. Your videos are really good.
Glad you like them!
Loved this video. The comment at 6:39 made it. Then the bandages lol I laughed so hard. Good job.
Thanks so much!
?got a good chuckle when you said "my hands are pretty tough" and then we see bandaids all over your fingers😅 what a card! Always worth watching to see what you'll come up with next. Thanks James.
Lol. Glad you liked it!
I got a good giggle out of the sudden appearance of bandaids. 😆
That was funny.
Thanks for another great video. Yes, I do watch hobos shoestring quite often.😊
You’re welcome!
I definitely enjoyed the bandaid humor!! It seemed almost like it brought me “back to the future”!!! 😅😂
Right?!
Years ago I worked at an auto body supply company, and we sold new empty cans like that one, and since we mixed paint, we also sold new round paint cans. (Qt, pt,& gal)
Some body shops have paint mixing systems and buy these can.
Check around and you might be able to find a distributor in your area.
We had a walk in store that anyone could come in and buy stuff.
Great tip, thanks!
I’ve seen the coffee can version but not this one before. Thank you.
You're welcome!
In the dead of winter when temperatures drop drastically a stove like that throwing out a lot of heat is going to work better than a small stove, so well worth the effort to make. Love the humor too.👍
Thanks!
The original rocket stove!
Those kids' bandaids were a nice touch!
Thanks!
Great project. The band-aids had me cracking up😅
Glad you enjoyed it!
You know, I remember an old Hobo film and these Hobos where cooking off one of those Hobo Stoves.
Yes. I believe they were quite common back in the day.
A quarter million subs - each of them well deserved. You will hit the 1M in 2024 for sure
Thanks so much! I sure hope that's true!
Great how-to, and the bandaid humor was great. 😆
Glad you enjoyed it!
I too have "romanticized" in my thinking the concept of the hobo. I played alone very often as a boy. Not cowboys 'n Indians - I played the hobo (and the occasional John Wayne type WWII tough guy with rifle and hand grenades lol) most often. Perhaps I was training myself for the future. (Hope not, I'm 61 yrs old day after tomorrow lol!)
Love your videos, Brother. God bless you and yours and all your subscribers.
Thanks so much, you too!
Great job I have actually used a number 10 can a few times just to see how things go. Stay safe and thanks for another great video.
Excellent!
Unfortunately, I have noticed the same during my twelve years in the Philippines. Good metal cans are being replaced with plastic. That includes the round one-gallon/four-liter paint cans. We do agree that food cooked in the great outdoors is the best. We hired a boat in Pangasinan during the off-season. After touring the "Hundred Islands" heritage area we stopped off on a small island to spend the day. My family and our boat operator were the only folks there all day until we had visitors. Two local fishermen pulled in to ask if we would like fresh crabs. We said yes and the crabs were boiled in seawater on on the fishing boat and handed over to us. Yes, those crabs were some of the best I have eaten in the Philippines!
Quite right! There was a paint job done in the garden where I have my caravan and there was a little left for me to finish a second-hand sink cabinet I'd bought. And I thought I could re-purpose the can but it was plastic and too much paint had dried on the inside.
I'm grateful for your explanation of who hobos were -- I was one of the uninformed people who thought (until I learned the truth from one of your previous videos) the words "hobo" and "bum" were interchangeable.
Yes, unfortunately they got a lot of negative press. The term hobo is still prevalent today to refer to someone who is an undesirable.
The plasters were a nice touch. Very funny! Great video!
Thanks!
I'll admit, I laughed at the Band-Aids 😂 as far as the top of the can goes, I bet you could fold the wings out more to hold the pan more stable. I just recently bought a pair of cold-handle skillets. A 6.5" and 11" I believe. What would be your recommendation for seasoning the pans to make them nonstick? Like cast iron, you can ask 100 people and get 100 different suggestions 😅
I usually just seize them exactly like cast iron. Clean them out and grease them down and put them in the oven for a couple of hours.
@@WayPointSurvival appreciate that! I kinda figured that's about how to do it, but I like to ask people I trust when I don't know
As a kid, I used to cook eggs outside just like that. The smoke gives it a great flavor that you can not match inside a conventional kitchen.
Omgoodness James, YOU had me laughing out loud! I needed a good laugh! Great stove, and I had a great time watching you make it! Thanks so much... God Bless!
Glad you enjoyed it and God bless you too!
if you're looking for some of those cans, try a restaurant or a grocery store. Olive oil and some cooking oils come in cans like that.
Great idea!
I love your hat.
Thanks so much!
Please consider doing a brief bit on “Boxcar Bertha,” a well-known woman hobo, perhaps maybe as a short. I love your regular content, too, of course! ❤
Thanks so much for watching and for the suggestion!
I made a camp stove out of a large coffee can. I cut out an opening at the bottom for a tuna fish can. I used cardboard and wax in the tuna can for a stove. It works great
Yes, that little cardboard and wax affair is known as a buddy burner.
NOW I know what to do with my used gallon denatured alcohol cans!
Thanks! Another great video!
You're welcome!
The bandaid gag gave me a good laugh. If you fold the flaps down, you’d have to do something to allow air flow at the top, but a nice big stove. I’d imagine it’s big enough to generate enough coals to grill on easily.
Yes. It would work well for that!
I love the “band aid” scene. Great video
Thanks!
The handful of band-aids killed me......love these videos.
Thanks!
Another great video James and the bandages were an awesome touch, lol. Take care Sir.
Thanks, you too!
Great vid James! That is awesome! Noticed you used a cold handled skillet, those are nice!
Indeed they are!
very good use for that size can 😊 impressively easy too!
one thought i had, did hobo's carry any form of first aid (plasters for example, i know a scarf could be a bandage or sling or a bandana for covering wounds) 😊
I'm sure some of them did carry something in the first aid line. However, as you stated, the old bandana probably was used for most of that.
I work with this stuff a lot😂. my hands are pretty tough😂
Next scene hands covered in Band-Aids had me rolling laughing😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm glad that you liked that part! A friend of mine had suggested it so I thought I would give it a go!
Had some really cute band aids there. Awesome video. 👌
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Thanks James for an interesting video. I think this stove because of the height will work much like a rocket stove. Maybe a bit large and bulky while catching a freight train, but cetainly would be nice in a hobo camp. Also I enjoyed your humor with all the bandaids on your hand.
Thanks!
nice Hobo stove, I think We will try this one.
Excellent!
Absolutely enjoy your hobo series, James!! I didn't know the hobos were people searching far and wide for work and helping create the infrastructure. It's a shame that they're labeled in such a negative demeanor. Tha k you for the educational yet entertaining content as always my friend!! God bless you and yours!!!
Thanks so much my friend! May God bless you as well!
Another excellent Hobo-craft Build.
Thanks!
Hi James. Thank you once more for a great 'easy'(?) to do project. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
You are very welcome!
James, yet another wonderful and informative video. Will you be doing anymore of your series regarding all the awesome Boy Scouts tips and tricks? Those are what led me to your channel years ago. Thanks for your efforts to keeping these DIY and old time practices alive and well.
I may be doing more of that in the near future as I am working on a 1950s era camping series.
James, thank you for clarifying differences between the True Hobo & a Homeless Person. I've been privileged to have friends whose parents adapted to the Hobo Lifestyle duringbtheir years of itinerant work. When I was born in 1941, there were still Hoboes and Hobo Camps alonga network of railroad tracks. My understanding is that most of them were industrious, eager to find work, and were persons of integrity and valor. Your Hobo series is one of the most enjoyable, along with the 18th century living history videos. Thanks again for providing valuable lessons from various periods of history & all the fun DIY projects associated with the various lifestyles. During this sacred season may the richest blessings of the One whose holy birth we celebrate be upon you, your family & friends, & all your wonderful viewers! To God be the glory! The Old Preacher
Thank you so very much, brother! I believe because of the railroads and a lot of negative articles in newspapers the hobo community was very frowned upon. However, as you stated, many of them were salt of the earth types and only wanted to make an honest living. God bless you and yours at this wonderful season of the year!
Hi James! I love all these kind of stoves, as long as I can make a little fire... This tin, I would cut the whole top out and put some holes at the top with that churchkey. Loved the bandages 😂 Oh I've had so many through cutting tin and always my gloves are in reach but anyhow I just dont like the loss of feel with them.
I know what you mean! Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Aloha James, I agree...food cooked at camp, over a fire, always tastes better than the same food cooked at home.
Funny, even our lobsters, fresh from our lobster pots cook beach party style( a fire pit dug in the sand, fire burnt down to just coals remaining and covered with gravel and then wet burlap on top of the gravel, food stuffs, clams, fish, lobsters and then more wet burlap and buried to generate steam and timed to the needed amount to cook, oh what a feast! At home, yeah, it was ok...but at the beach.. the best
Sounds delicious!
I noticed that you took your hat off to say thanks-God bless from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thanks so much and God bless you too!
To stabilize the can, you could bury the bottom in the dirt, not enough to block the air flow.
True!
everything taste better when you cook it outdoors 👍
Good point, young chap. 🤠
Thanks
Right on man, another good one for sure. I did get a chuckle out of the band aids. Thanks for sharing this one James!
You're welcome!
Very cool idea for a large hobo stove. I recently discovered the David West utube channel. David's channel is also very cool, specializes on making round can hobo stoves an various fire making methods. Hope everyone enjoys his channel also. A huge thank you to James and David for providing great, helpful content to all of us in the outdoor community. God bless all.😊👍
Absolutely. Thanks for watching!
Hi James, clicking in as usual to support. I would have thought you'd use the band-aids as tinder to start the fire in true hobo minimalist fashion. Haha! Maybe even make a comparison on which cartoon design burns hotter? Haha!
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Even though this is bulky, it's light, and would be a great container to gather sticks and paper if someone is on the move. Great idea, thanks.
You're welcome!
This was still being done in the late 60s to mid 70s. Most common can used was old gas/fuel cans and oil cans. If you try to look up what the government used and the only thing you will find is a jerry can. They weren't the first fuel can for the government nor civilian contractors. Anyway they were left in many places. They became stoves and ovens for everyone in the back country. Even pocket knives were used to cut the metal. They used their knives and got another one if the needed it.
Yes, it's amazing that what was once commonly done has now become all but forgotten. Thanks so much for watching!
6:43 haha, awesome James. Thanks for the humour
You're welcome!
The Band-Aids were genius!
Great video thank you I think food is better outside because you have to work for it more than indoors thank you James 👍
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I made a hottent stove years ago out of one of these cans, used thick beer bottles as the chimney pipe works really well still!!✊️🔥✌️💚
Excellent!
Interesting little lighter . Thanks for the video
You're welcome! Yes, I'm actually quite fond of the lighter as it works very well and is efficient as it has a built-in windscreen when you raise it to light it.
Love the band aids.
Thanks!
Awesome video as always and thank you so much for making it ❤️👍
You're welcome!
The bandages were an excellent touch😂
Thanks!
Thanks for all these great videos. It sure took an imagination to survive in the day.
Indeed!
The Band-Aids gave me a good chuckle... Lol
Good stuff sir!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool video, I'm going to keep this in mind if I run across a container made like that
Excellent!
The band aid hand and don't want to burn the eggs was awesome. Love the great video!
Thanks!
Another great video. Thanks James
Very welcome!
I did enjoy the bandages, made me laugh. I love your devotional prayer when you sit for a meal. Never disappointed by your content.
Thank you so much!
Thank you! See a lot of channels that should be for the working man reviewing this us working men can never afford
You're welcome!
Love this series. I was thinking some chicken wire on top might work as well.
True, however you have to really careful about heating up anything that's galvanized if you're going to be using it around food. When galvinization is heated it gives off toxic fumes so you want to thoroughly burn it all off before you cook on it.
@@WayPointSurvival That a great point.
James, I was just thinking, a dangerous thing, I know. Have you ever seen the POW display at the A. F. Museum at Fairborn, Oh.? They show how captured soldiers would make lots of things to improve life behind the wire using cans and bits of wire.
No, I haven't been there but that sounds like an excellent idea!
Great content and awesome ideas. God bless, and stay safe bro.🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Thanks, you too!
Very good! I used a old galvanized bucket for a stove/heater.
Excellent!
James thanks again for another outstanding video. Loving all your videos and Stay Safe My Friend.
You're welcome!
Cool video never thought of that one before
Thanks!