[somohick]

This is my wood stove i built from a 50 cal ammo can. I built it to heat a 6x8 elevated hunting blind/ Bug out shelter.
Parts include

1- 50 cal ammo can $15.00
3- steel door hinges $7.00 (2 for door and 1 for the latch)
1- 4ft piece of 2 inch auto exhaust pipe $6.00
1- female exhaust coupling $3.00
1- Can of high heat engine enamel $6.00
Other ramdom things i had laying around that i could use
I chose the ammo can for a base because it would fit well in my blind and give a flat surface to cook on as well.

 

[Rob Roy]

Awesome! Did you remove the rubber gasket from the ammo can?

 

[somohick]

Yes i removed the rubber and replaced it with a regular wood stove gasket. and i also added a gasket to the front door.

 

[Arklatex]

Love it. Thanks for the idea.

 

[keith9365]

I gotta admit, that pretty slick!

 

[Chipper]

Great idea. I just happen to have some 3/16 plate steel laying around.

 

[paraquack]

Sorry, couldn't resist!
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[MrsInor]

Sexist^^^^^^^

 

[Diver]

This is my wood stove i built from a 50 cal ammo can. I built it to heat a 6x8 elevated hunting blind/ Bug out shelter.
Parts include

1- 50 cal ammo can $15.00
3- steel door hinges $7.00 (2 for door and 1 for the latch)
1- 4ft piece of 2 inch auto exhaust pipe $6.00
1- female exhaust coupling $3.00
1- Can of high heat engine enamel $6.00
Other ramdom things i had laying around that i could use
I chose the ammo can for a base because it would fit well in my blind and give a flat surface to cook on as well.
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What did you use for the vent and for the legs?

 

[tinkerhell]

cool, how is the airflow on your stove?

I have a paint can stove running a 4" chimney and the up draft is so strong, it has no heat until I close the door and set the air vents on the door.

 

[Infidel]

That's pretty slick, wish I had a good hunting blind I could use one for (they frown on building blinds on state land for some reason). Might have to try building the stove anyway, looks like a fun project.

-Infidel

 

[tinkerhell]

Good job!

Your ammo stove is definitely better than a paintcan stove. I'm always worried about the bottom melting on me.

 

[redhawk]

Awesome! Thanks for the post...any chance you could go into a little more detail as to how you made it?...I'm not clear on a few things.

 

[Deebo]

I wanted to make one of these, Inor was gonna send me an ammo can, but I somehow lost contact with him.

 

[exmilitary]

Got to make one up. This is a good item to have up here in Canada just in case we have another ice storm.

 

[Moonshinedave]

Pretty cool stove, looks like not only would it heat a small room, but fry some bacon and eggs, or brew a pot of coffee.

 

[Piratesailor]

Found my next project.

How did you attach the vent?

 

[haydukeprepper]

Awesome!

 

[somohick]

Update.....
After a few test fires I decided to put a 3 inch pipe on the stove. I burns much better now and 3 inch gas furnace pipe is MUCH cheaper than the exhaust pipe. I will do my best to keep every one updated on my progress with this stove.

 

[somohick]

What did you use for the vent and for the legs?

The vent was taken off a old charcoal grill i had laying around. I used the screw and nut that held it on the grill to put it on the door. I had some ALL thread laying around i bent to make the legs and plan to weld some large fender washers to the bottom for more stability.