steel pipe wood stove

[ramonmark]

Just reaching out and seeing if anyone has a chunk of steel pipe for a DIY wood stove project. I currently build shooting benches then sell them and donate the money to DU. I'm thinking of building wood stoves and doing the same. So, I need some steel pipe do build a prototype and figure out the basics of it. Any help would be great. I'm located in St Albert but have Family in red deer area. I'm hoping for a charity donating to me, but I can afford a small fee if needed.

I'm hoping for around 18" diameter and about 24-30" in length. Not too concerned about the thickness.

Thanks in advance.

[Grizzly Adams]

I scavenged a pressure tank at the dump. 30 lb propane bottle is another option.



Grizz

[Norwest Alta]

I'll have a look. The yard boss has been threatening my pipe collection for some time. I know I've got lots of 10". If you want that?

I don't know when I'll be down that way anytime soon but I'll more then likely be bringing my gooseneck and I could throw a couple 12' chunks on it.

[weekender7]

PURDY work Grizz!

[Supergrit]

Nice job on the stove.

[Big Grey Wolf]

Only suggestion is to add the spring from welding hammer to door handle. You will be surprised how often you add wood or recycle your plastic and paper into the stove.

[nimrod]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

I scavenged a pressure tank at the dump. 30 lb propane bottle is another option.



Grizz

Nice work Grizz, we used a older compressor tank, heavy metal used on those old tanks, holds heat all night when it's -30, kind of to big when it's only -5, best stove for Us so far, nimrod

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

I scavenged a pressure tank at the dump. 30 lb propane bottle is another option.



Grizz

Never thought about the 30# tank but hey makes sense. Nice job on that stove Grizz, Is it just a flat black high temp paint you used?

[Red Bullets]

Ryan's scrap metals in Nisku might be a good place to check.

[ramonmark]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

I scavenged a pressure tank at the dump. 30 lb propane bottle is another option.



Grizz

I've watched lots of videos on the propane tank versions. That was my original path but I've been jumping round with ideas. I guess a guy could get numerous propane tanks from a propane fill up station with all the expired ones laying around. I'll go ask the local store manager and see if I can't grab a couple. Maybe I'll even build a multi purpose propane/wood smoker. There's some real good ideas on Google images.

[fatboyz]

A 100 pound propane bottle cut in 1/2 lengthwise would be perfect. Then you'd have a flat side to build in the door. For a wall tent stove 18" pipe would be pretty heavy?

[Norwest Alta]

The biggest pipe I got here is 10". As mentioned 18" pipe would be heavy but I'd bet it'll hold the heat well.

[Torkdiesel]

100 pound propane tanks work perfect. You get two stoves per tank and they are abundant. Just about the right weight too !

[Big Grey Wolf]

Guys, just be careful when cutting propane tanks that they are properly vented and flushed. My hunting partner cuts them all the time but he starts the saw then stands way back.

[Torkdiesel]

Originally Posted by Big Grey Wolf

Guys, just be careful when cutting propane tanks that they are properly vented and flushed. My hunting partner cuts them all the time but he starts the saw then stands way back.

The best way is just to bleed to off completely and remove the top valve. Stand the tank upright and fill with your garden hose. Once full drain it out and you’re safe.

[vtecngsr]

I use a 30lb propane take for my portable wood stove.

I made a few improvements this year over the past, that should help increase burn control, first a larger draft hole, second welded 1/4bar along the outside edge of the door for a airtight seal and to stop warping under heat.

Previously was just the flat plate and at night it would bulge out and the burn would go into blast furnace mode, sweating me out and burning the wood way too fast.

V

[vtecngsr]

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