I can only hope that Squirrel is not reading this. He would not approve. Jim
On Jan 7, 2012, at 4:31 PM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: > Jim, no pattern w/ the nail holes, REALLY? What would Mr Squirrel say? > I would think you would at least have a VW emblem pattern perfectly placed in the top of the coffee can? > > YMMV, > > Mr BZ-medium brown toast Por favor > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 7, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> Today I had the chance to try out an idea that was posted here about a week >> ago when the subject of making toast on a Westy stove was discussed. I >> punched holes in the bottom of a large coffee can (I had to look around to >> find one that wasn't made of paperboard) about 1/2 in apart, all over the >> closed end. No pattern is required, of course, just the holes, which I made >> with a hammer and large nail. >> >> After allowing the finish to burn off, I plopped on a piece of toast. If >> you don't have the toaster good and hot, you will get little measles where >> the heat comes through the holes. Still good toast though. But, after the >> metal end gets hot enough, you get a nice even golden brown that would be >> the envy of any kitchen toaster. Plus, the toasting takes only about ten or >> fifteen seconds per side (with the burner on high). At this rate, you are >> probably getting more toast per minute than any of the commercially-made >> models. And, as I said, the toasting is very even if the toaster is >> centered on the grate. >> >> This toaster is tall on the stove. Could it be cut down and operate just as >> well? Don't know, if anyone cares to experiment I'd like to know. In the >> meantime, I will just use it to carry things in the Westy pantry, as the >> original suggester mentioned. >> >> I have a picture should anyone need it. >> >> Jim |
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