Humakt
04-08-2013, 11:36 AM
I've made myself a pot for my meths stove.
I wanted something secure for it because I use a cut off nail to seal the hole for pouring the meths. Yeah, I know I could use a small stone or coin, but I'm a completist. I was going to make a draw-string pouch for it, but they never fully seal and there is a good chance the nail will fall out the hole and may fall out the pouch.
So I made one from veg tanned leather instead.
The lid is not secured, but I made it a tight fit so that friction holds it closed.
Here are a couple of piccys...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/9433142283_761c5ebf6f.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/9433141107_e1943b9c35.jpg
A similar thing could be made from birch bark, but I'm no good with birch bark.
I wanted something secure for it because I use a cut off nail to seal the hole for pouring the meths. Yeah, I know I could use a small stone or coin, but I'm a completist. I was going to make a draw-string pouch for it, but they never fully seal and there is a good chance the nail will fall out the hole and may fall out the pouch.
So I made one from veg tanned leather instead.
The lid is not secured, but I made it a tight fit so that friction holds it closed.
Here are a couple of piccys...
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/9433142283_761c5ebf6f.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/9433141107_e1943b9c35.jpg
A similar thing could be made from birch bark, but I'm no good with birch bark.