CHAPTER XX
Camp and Kitchen Equipment
A COFFEE POT—BOILING PAILS—FRYING PAN—TOASTER—A CAMP SHOWER BATH—CANTEEN OR HOT WATER BOTTLE—A MATCH BOX
An excellent coffee pot may be made from a gallon can or from a smaller one. This tin must be of the rolled rim or locked seam type so that it will not melt apart or leak if it should accidently boil dry.
Lugs are riveted to the side of the can as described in making a pail in [Chapter IX, page 100]. A series of small holes are punched in a triangular formation in such a manner that they will be immediately back of the spout when this is soldered in place.
The spout is made of a separate piece of tin of a triangular shape. This piece of tin is formed into shape and is then riveted to the coffee pot over the strainer holes. After it is held in place by the rivets it is tightly soldered so that it will not leak. The rivets are to prevent the spout from melting off.
A lid for the coffee pot may be made from the bottom of another can of the same size. Some cans are provided with a cover and these make excellent coffee pots.
Boiling or Cooking Pails.—The boiling or cooking pails are made in the same manner as the pails described in [Chapter IX, page 100]. Care should be taken to use only rolled rim or locked seam pails for any utensil that is to go over a fire.
Frying Pan.—The frying pan is made by cutting down a large round or square can of the rolled or locked seam type. The edges are turned and a suitable handle is riveted on as shown. Be sure to rivet all joints that are to be subjected to the heat from a fire.
Toaster.—A toaster or broiler may be made from folded strips of tin which are strongly riveted together as shown in [Fig. 95]. Be sure to put two rivets in each corner of the toaster.