- 1 lard can 18” × 24”.
- 1 lard can 12” × 15”.
- 4 lbs. excelsior.
- 1 yd. asbestos.
- ¾ yd. unbleached cotton.
- 1 soapstone.
- 1 sheet cardboard.
Dimensions:
- Outside Container: 18” × 24”.
- Nest: 12” × 15”.
- Cooking Vessel: 11½” × 13”.
Directions:
Place 3” of excelsior in the bottom of the outside container (18” × 24”) and pack it down tightly. Cover the bottom and sides of the nest (12” × 15”) with asbestos. Then place nest in the outside container holding it in place while 3” of packing is put tightly between the outside container and nest. Cut the cardboard circle to fit inside of the top of outside container with an opening to fit the top of the nest and put on top to give a good finish and to preserve the packing. Make the cushion for the top of the unbleached cotton by cutting two circles with 3” strip to join them together. Then pack the cushion tightly with the same packing. Enamel the cooker.
Any convenient box may be used and any can of convenient size, such as a lard can, etc. The cans should be wrapped with about 4 or 5 layers of asbestos paper. The space around the cans should be at least 2 inches, and filled with straw or wood shavings, etc. The top of the cans should be covered with a pad filled with straw or shavings, etc.