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MikeWilkinson
07-12-2010, 03:28 PM
Here is the Dilema,

I'm just putting together a new cook kit as my old billy is getting a bit battered and I want a better hobo stove.

I've already built a new utensil pot hobo stove, just need a new billy can.

The Hobo stove has an 11.5cm inside diameter and is 17cm deep.

I need the billy to nest in the stove when stored.

I don't particulary want to get the 10cm zebra billy as it seems pretty small i.e 10x10. And would prefer something a little deeper, does anybody have a good idea where to get a nice stainless steel storage jar (with lid) that is less than 11.5cm wide and greater than 10cm deep. I have seen some in Wilkinsons that are listed as 10cm x 13cm. Just checking if anyone has seen anything else? Or has another solution:confused:

Shewie
07-12-2010, 04:37 PM
Try Morrisons as well Mike, they have a couple of sizes which might do the trick.

Bambii
07-12-2010, 05:29 PM
I got a stainless steel tea canister from TK max, fits right inside my hobo.

Tim lang
10-12-2010, 02:15 AM
I made one out of stainless . about the size of your stove .
i used a tig welder . it works great.http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5247592333_22363bb196_m.jpg

beechnut mick
12-12-2010, 10:10 AM
Hi Mike,its down to what suits you,for me its about going lite and opted for a small trangia burner alongside the Evernew DX titanium multi fuel stand,this all sits inside my Zebra 10cm and serves me well,will post picxs of it when i work out how to import photo's onto here mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :0(.

beechnut mick
12-12-2010, 11:09 AM
ok heres my cook set.

MikeWilkinson
13-12-2010, 09:50 AM
Found a nice set on evil bay, £7 for three, look pretty much like Edds. Just in the middle of modding for use with the stove. Thanks for you help guys.