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

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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