Mark, you are certainly a resourceful man! I get a kick out of all the stuff you find at the dollar store, too. Thanks for making the video, my friend.
Great DYI stove Mark! I love a good sandwich at times but this type of cooking is so much more fun! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to this series.
Thanks Jackie. The hobo stoves are as much fun to make as they are to use. I really enjoy seeing how I can make usable gear from second hand items at low cost
Hey, yours is the first demo to show the use of an ash pan that I've seen. I mean, using this kind of stove in the wild, it's pretty important. Even if you clear off the surface debris, it could ignite underground roots. Fortunately, (or not) I live in a very rainy place. Good vid.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Although we do have wet weather and snow a good amount of the year we often have very dry summers making the woods very vulnerable to fire. I agree that protecting the ground is very important. Thanks for commenting
Going inexpensive started as a necessity for me but is now kind of a focus. Anything I own that is high end has been a gift. I really want to focus on things like the skills and plant ID
Hi Mark! New sub here... good video, I use an Ikea hobo stove too! It was my 1st stove... since then I hv ventured n got a few others too. But my Ikea stove staus in my truck, it goes with me everywhere. It is so versatile, I love using it!
I fully agree. Especially bang for buck and lite weight, the Ikea stove is still my favourite. Thank you for commenting and for subscribing to my channel
I would love to have a set of Siege Stove components. They are quite pricey here in Canada. If I can justify the cost I will get them at some point. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark, I was hoping to get your assistance with a question about this stove. I received a Lixada Wood Gas Stove as a father's day gift and have been using with wood fuel pellets based upon your videos and what a pleasant experience it has been. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about that. My question now is if you or any of your viewers feel that using an IKEA hobo stove had advantages, other than using charcoal, beyond a wood gas stove? I can order the item from Amazon website, but with all costs it's about the same price as your folding Lixada stove. But it seems extremely strong and durable. Thanks again for your continues help! Much appreciated!
Hey Bradley. First, check out my old Ikea hobo stove video, if you have not done so yet. I also have a couple of videos using the Ikea hobo stove with both wood pellets and charcoal. Second, I am planing a Ikea hobo stove build video to answer a few questions people have had about them. It may seem strange but my Ikea hobo stove with coffee canister billy can are one of my favourite cook systems. It may be because I made it myself and it only costs me a few dollars. Other than the bulky size of the Ikea utensil strainer it has a great number of advantages. It is very light weight, has no lose-able parts that are required to make it work and burns extremely well. Almost as good as my other stoves. Don't order one online. If there is a thrift store close by I am sure you will find one there, even if you have to go back a few times looking. I have found three in the last month. Hope this helps
Yes, 👍👍👍 this helps very much! Thank You for your prompt reply and I look forward to seeing the IKEA hobo stove build video. Off to the thrift store I shall go.
Great video, and great job on your DIY hobo stove. What kind of aluminum did you use to make the cross stand. I used some 1/2" x 1/16" aluminum strips I picked up at a local hardware store to make some cross stands for my Toaks wood gas stove. I dropped one of them in the fire and it melted. I don't mean it got soft and bent, it completely liquefied and fused it'self to the titanium stove. Fortunately, once it cooled, I was easily able to separate it from the titanium, so my stove wasn't ruined. It seems that some kind of aluminum alloy that's more able to handle heat is required for this purpose. I ended up finding some Lixada titanium cross stands for about $10.00 that have been working great for this stove, but I enjoy making my own accessories or gear from time to time. The workmanship on the cross stands I made was fine, the problem was the aluminum wasn't up to the task. All I can say is I'm glad the cross stand fell into the fire before I put a pot of water on it. I was surprised that the aluminum strips had such a low melting temperature.
Interesting experience with the aluminum you used. I have been using 1/8" x 1" aluminum bar stock I buy at a local hardware store. I find it has worked well but can warp on occasion. I have tried using steel bars but find it harder to work with and much heavier. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Well, I must say I was surprised myself. It could be that they fell in the fire; they may have been fine had they not fallen in the fire. I happened to have some aluminum strips left over from a kite aerial photography camera rig I built and that's what I used. It's the same thing you describe. I really enjoy your videos. I also, much like you enjoy making my own things. I guess we're both tinkerers. Thanks for your reply.
Have enjoyed "playing" with these for a while. Ever since I discovered that Walmart has an IKEA style utensil holder. Appears to be taller than the IKEA. However it works for me. :-) So far, mine is setup to use wood, alcohol burners (Fancy Feast & Trangia, solid fuel tabs, and Sterno / chafing gel. For this flexibility, all that's needed are tent stakes and can/jar lids to act as fuel/burner supports. I keep 4 tent stakes with my kits. Two are for small pot supports. Two for burner/fuel support, as applicable. There are other small rods that will work, depending on their ability to bear weight and/or heat produced based on fuel used. Thanks for your thoughts on windscreen & base protection. Have #10 can lid (removed with a safety cutter) for a base. Hadn't considered using a rectangular one instead. Oven liner sheets will work for that purpose and for windscreens. It's what I use for all my alcohol burner setups. Pots stored with mine depends on the the specifics of the kit. Individual Grab/Go bags have the SS cup & Stanley Adventure cook kit. Vehicle Get Home has a larger vintage cook kit for 2 or more people. All in stuff sacks that'll accommodate extra, as may be applicable to the kit, whether spices or cleaning supplies. Just some thoughts on IKEA style stoves since I discovered them at Walmart. :-) Thanks for sharing.
Hey Mark, if you were to compare your Ikea to the lixada V stove..which one would rate better and why?? Reason I ask is because, the lixada loads the fuel/sticks horizontally and the Ikea does it vertical...I own the lixada, and was wondering if the Ikea would be a better option, however, your opinion would really matter...not that a second stove fir me is such a big deal, given the fact the the Ikea is so cheap, BUT I am a minimalist in nature, can't have anything two for one function :)
You raise some really good points. I have been planning on making some stove comparison videos starting with (coincidentally) the Ikea and Lixada wood gas stove. You comment prompts me to do it sooner than later. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I am looking for a comparison in between the IKEA and the Lixada v stove( not the gasification stove )....even before you make this comparison video, what's is your direct openion as to which one is better in between the two in your experience...
Hi Mark. Just got my hands on one of those IKEA containers... now I'm looking for a similar pot. Can you give me any details on the coffee name or branding? I'm in Ontario and have been checking the 2nd hand stores without success thus far. BTW, I've been making my own bails out of thin aircraft cable for a while - really glad to see you doing something along the same lines!
Hi Paul. I can't tell you what brand the coffee canister was as it has no markings. I have not found another canister the same size. Usually, I end up with a smaller canister that will fit inside the Ikea strainer. Probably not much help but good luck with the thrift store hunting. Thanks for commenting
I've been using one of those Ikea dealios for a while now. In fact, I made a video of the process when I made mine I haven't put the feet on like you have, yet. I was concerned about stability. Have you had any issues?
No stability issues so far. One idea I have seen to improve the design would be to add three conduit supports (1" diameter) to the bottom. The ones that have two screw down points. Attached so that they are swung out to the side. It would provide additional stability and a little height for air flow underneath. Thanks for commenting
Mark, you are certainly a resourceful man! I get a kick out of all the stuff you find at the dollar store, too. Thanks for making the video, my friend.
Some people might say I'm cheap..but that's okay. More videos like this to come. Thanks for commenting
Great DYI stove Mark! I love a good sandwich at times but this type of cooking is so much more fun! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to this series.
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Thanks Jackie. The hobo stoves are as much fun to make as they are to use. I really enjoy seeing how I can make usable gear from second hand items at low cost
Yeah, don't you just love a good deal! I know I do.
Hey, yours is the first demo to show the use of an ash pan that I've seen. I mean, using this kind of stove in the wild, it's pretty important. Even if you clear off the surface debris, it could ignite underground roots. Fortunately, (or not) I live in a very rainy place. Good vid.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Although we do have wet weather and snow a good amount of the year we often have very dry summers making the woods very vulnerable to fire. I agree that protecting the ground is very important. Thanks for commenting
No high teck, no computer design and yet it seems to work just fine. Thank you for the video, Mark
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching
I love simple things also
Great vid! More I see these Ikea hobo stoves the more I want to try one
I may be able to fix you up with something. you still around Peter's these days?
Great point Mark...going out in the woods shouldn't be necessarily expensive ...as Mors Kochansky said " The more you know the less you need"
Going inexpensive started as a necessity for me but is now kind of a focus. Anything I own that is high end has been a gift. I really want to focus on things like the skills and plant ID
+Mark Young (Shunpyke) Same here...either a gift or lucky find at a thrift store ! The only high end gear I have purchased myself is my knife
Hi Mark! New sub here... good video, I use an Ikea hobo stove too! It was my 1st stove... since then I hv ventured n got a few others too. But my Ikea stove staus in my truck, it goes with me everywhere. It is so versatile, I love using it!
I fully agree. Especially bang for buck and lite weight, the Ikea stove is still my favourite. Thank you for commenting and for subscribing to my channel
loverly kit. cheers from montreal qc
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting
Should check out Siege Stoves. They make a set of legs and a cross top that fit the Ikea hobo stove. Looks like a great addition.
I would love to have a set of Siege Stove components. They are quite pricey here in Canada. If I can justify the cost I will get them at some point. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark, I was hoping to get your assistance with a question about this stove. I received a Lixada Wood Gas Stove as a father's day gift and have been using with wood fuel pellets based upon your videos and what a pleasant experience it has been. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about that. My question now is if you or any of your viewers feel that using an IKEA hobo stove had advantages, other than using charcoal, beyond a wood gas stove? I can order the item from Amazon website, but with all costs it's about the same price as your folding Lixada stove. But it seems extremely strong and durable. Thanks again for your continues help! Much appreciated!
Hey Bradley. First, check out my old Ikea hobo stove video, if you have not done so yet. I also have a couple of videos using the Ikea hobo stove with both wood pellets and charcoal. Second, I am planing a Ikea hobo stove build video to answer a few questions people have had about them. It may seem strange but my Ikea hobo stove with coffee canister billy can are one of my favourite cook systems. It may be because I made it myself and it only costs me a few dollars. Other than the bulky size of the Ikea utensil strainer it has a great number of advantages. It is very light weight, has no lose-able parts that are required to make it work and burns extremely well. Almost as good as my other stoves. Don't order one online. If there is a thrift store close by I am sure you will find one there, even if you have to go back a few times looking. I have found three in the last month. Hope this helps
Yes, 👍👍👍 this helps very much! Thank You for your prompt reply and I look forward to seeing the IKEA hobo stove build video. Off to the thrift store I shall go.
Great video, and great job on your DIY hobo stove. What kind of aluminum did you use to make the cross stand. I used some 1/2" x 1/16" aluminum strips I picked up at a local hardware store to make some cross stands for my Toaks wood gas stove. I dropped one of them in the fire and it melted. I don't mean it got soft and bent, it completely liquefied and fused it'self to the titanium stove. Fortunately, once it cooled, I was easily able to separate it from the titanium, so my stove wasn't ruined. It seems that some kind of aluminum alloy that's more able to handle heat is required for this purpose. I ended up finding some Lixada titanium cross stands for about $10.00 that have been working great for this stove, but I enjoy making my own accessories or gear from time to time. The workmanship on the cross stands I made was fine, the problem was the aluminum wasn't up to the task. All I can say is I'm glad the cross stand fell into the fire before I put a pot of water on it. I was surprised that the aluminum strips had such a low melting temperature.
Interesting experience with the aluminum you used. I have been using 1/8" x 1" aluminum bar stock I buy at a local hardware store. I find it has worked well but can warp on occasion. I have tried using steel bars but find it harder to work with and much heavier. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Well, I must say I was surprised myself. It could be that they fell in the fire; they may have been fine had they not fallen in the fire. I happened to have some aluminum strips left over from a kite aerial photography camera rig I built and that's what I used. It's the same thing you describe.
I really enjoy your videos. I also, much like you enjoy making my own things. I guess we're both tinkerers.
Thanks for your reply.
Have enjoyed "playing" with these for a while. Ever since I discovered that Walmart has an IKEA style utensil holder. Appears to be taller than the IKEA. However it works for me. :-)
So far, mine is setup to use wood, alcohol burners (Fancy Feast & Trangia, solid fuel tabs, and Sterno / chafing gel. For this flexibility, all that's needed are tent stakes and can/jar lids to act as fuel/burner supports. I keep 4 tent stakes with my kits. Two are for small pot supports. Two for burner/fuel support, as applicable. There are other small rods that will work, depending on their ability to bear weight and/or heat produced based on fuel used.
Thanks for your thoughts on windscreen & base protection. Have #10 can lid (removed with a safety cutter) for a base. Hadn't considered using a rectangular one instead. Oven liner sheets will work for that purpose and for windscreens. It's what I use for all my alcohol burner setups.
Pots stored with mine depends on the the specifics of the kit. Individual Grab/Go bags have the SS cup & Stanley Adventure cook kit. Vehicle Get Home has a larger vintage cook kit for 2 or more people. All in stuff sacks that'll accommodate extra, as may be applicable to the kit, whether spices or cleaning supplies.
Just some thoughts on IKEA style stoves since I discovered them at Walmart. :-)
Thanks for sharing.
You definitely have given a lot of thought into making the most of your hobo stoves. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark, if you were to compare your Ikea to the lixada V stove..which one would rate better and why?? Reason I ask is because, the lixada loads the fuel/sticks horizontally and the Ikea does it vertical...I own the lixada, and was wondering if the Ikea would be a better option, however, your opinion would really matter...not that a second stove fir me is such a big deal, given the fact the the Ikea is so cheap, BUT I am a minimalist in nature, can't have anything two for one function :)
You raise some really good points. I have been planning on making some stove comparison videos starting with (coincidentally) the Ikea and Lixada wood gas stove. You comment prompts me to do it sooner than later. Thanks for commenting
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@@MarkYoungBushcraft I am looking for a comparison in between the IKEA and the Lixada v stove( not the gasification stove )....even before you make this comparison video, what's is your direct openion as to which one is better in between the two in your experience...
Hi Mark. Just got my hands on one of those IKEA containers... now I'm looking for a similar pot. Can you give me any details on the coffee name or branding? I'm in Ontario and have been checking the 2nd hand stores without success thus far. BTW, I've been making my own bails out of thin aircraft cable for a while - really glad to see you doing something along the same lines!
Hi Paul. I can't tell you what brand the coffee canister was as it has no markings. I have not found another canister the same size. Usually, I end up with a smaller canister that will fit inside the Ikea strainer. Probably not much help but good luck with the thrift store hunting. Thanks for commenting
I've been using one of those Ikea dealios for a while now. In fact, I made a video of the process when I made mine I haven't put the feet on like you have, yet. I was concerned about stability. Have you had any issues?
No stability issues so far. One idea I have seen to improve the design would be to add three conduit supports (1" diameter) to the bottom. The ones that have two screw down points. Attached so that they are swung out to the side. It would provide additional stability and a little height for air flow underneath. Thanks for commenting
nice kit
thank you sir...
That's right you have to have the sense and know why you packed
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right on Jim
That thing sounded like a jet when you lit it.
It can really take off with good dry wood. Brings water to a boil fast with almost no smoke. Thanks for commenting
I see you shaved your mustache
Only once since I was 12 years old did I shave my mustache and that was just after I was married 37 years ago
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