Author Topic: cooking with mr.buddy heater (Read 304996 times)

BritinCanada · « **Reply #270 on:** Feb 02, 2013, 06:54 PM »

I Did this today

Total cost 5 bucks

1 bake-in tray 3 buck Canadian tire

2 Bolts 99 each

try cools down fast when no heat

bolts give them a little longer lol

Needs a bit of tidying up but works good

Replaced stock fan with a 12v computer fan more air flow and you can hook it up to a 12 v flasher battery

MILLERMANKT · « **Reply #271 on:** Feb 02, 2013, 11:04 PM »

Quote from: JimQ on Feb 01, 2013, 10:03 AM

You got me curious. I've been "cooking" this socket on high with the Big Buddy for the last 45 minutes and it seems to have stabilized somewhere between 600F and 650F

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is that reading the cooking grate area or the heating area ?

iceauger57 · « **Reply #272 on:** Feb 02, 2013, 11:13 PM »

sounds pretty good but why not just buy them throw away aluminun bake pan theysell at the grocery stores like the bread pan size i'm going to try this next time i'm out

Stanbiker · « **Reply #273 on:** Feb 03, 2013, 02:01 AM »

What are the advantages of using the Mr. Buddy with the modifications rather than one of the sunflower heaters that lay down for cooking? I'm new to this ice fishing thing, and was planning to buy the heater/cooker but should I think about a buddy type heater instead?

fishinnut · « **Reply #274 on:** Feb 03, 2013, 11:19 AM »

Quote from: Stanbiker on Feb 03, 2013, 02:01 AM

What are the advantages of using the Mr. Buddy with the modifications rather than one of the sunflower heaters that lay down for cooking? I'm new to this ice fishing thing, and was planning to buy the heater/cooker but should I think about a buddy type heater instead?

No advantages at all. Just dual purposing what we have (Mr Buddy) to cook and heat. The sunflower does the same thing, better even.

scmelik · « **Reply #275 on:** Feb 03, 2013, 11:49 AM »

Quote from: fishinnut on Feb 03, 2013, 11:19 AM

No advantages at all. Just dual purposing what we have (Mr Buddy) to cook and heat. The sunflower does the same thing, better even.

I have been using mine this year to warm up some meals on the ice. I gotta say its one of the best things I have started doing. Nothing like having a hot meal in your belly to keep you running harder and longer out there.

skavenger · « **Reply #276 on:** Feb 03, 2013, 04:34 PM »

chicken wings really pass the time cooked them on the mr.buddy. Ended up only catching three pike but the wings made it worth it!

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #277 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 10:30 PM »

Quote from: Stanbiker on Feb 03, 2013, 02:01 AM

What are the advantages of using the Mr. Buddy with the modifications rather than one of the sunflower heaters that lay down for cooking? I'm new to this ice fishing thing, and was planning to buy the heater/cooker but should I think about a buddy type heater instead?

Besides using what we have the buddy heaters do have some advantages.
The low O2 sensor and tipover sensor work well for me. I also like that the buddy heater is not hot on the outside of the case other than the front of course. It is easy to get a sunheater too close to your shanty wall and melt a hole in it.
I like the buddy heater and being able to cook on it is even better.

frozengator · « **Reply #278 on:** Feb 06, 2013, 10:51 PM »

Quote from: kasilofchrisn on Feb 06, 2013, 10:30 PM

Besides using what we have the buddy heaters do have some advantages.
The low O2 sensor and tipover sensor work well for me. I also like that the buddy heater is not hot on the outside of the case other than the front of course. It is easy to get a sunheater too close to your shanty wall and melt a hole in it.
I like the buddy heater and being able to cook on it is even better.

I have I guess what you call the sunflower heater and it seem to eat more O2 than the buddy heater. But I still kept it just for I know I may use it.

Buckeye Fan · « **Reply #279 on:** Feb 07, 2013, 06:36 AM »

Here is a link to a grill set up my buddy and I made for our Big Mr. Buddy Heater. I posted this on Ice Shanty a few years ago. Detailed instruction on the design. Sturdy enough to cook a pot of chili on it. We used it last week to toast up a couple of Italian subs from Walmart. Wrapped them in foil heated them up flipped them a couple of times cooked them for about 15 minutes they were smoke hot with nice melted cheese. Good Eats on the ice after 5 hours of fishin.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=202996.msg1993559#msg1993559

BuckeyeFan

Fatfish · « **Reply #280 on:** Feb 07, 2013, 07:41 AM »

Just a note. I finally bought a Mr. Buddy heater this year. This thing works great. Have not cooked on it BUT I will. Jerry

beeverfishingscatch · « **Reply #281 on:** Feb 07, 2013, 08:55 AM »

you all are using mr. buddy n the big buddy.......how do you think a lil buddy would do?? too small mayb??

frozengator · « **Reply #282 on:** Feb 08, 2013, 05:30 AM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Heater-MH9B-Mr-Heater-Grill-Mr-Heater-Cooker-Ice-Fishing-Grill-/271152030282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21eba24a Check this out, someone decided to make money off of it.

pike4some · « **Reply #283 on:** Feb 08, 2013, 09:00 AM »

Quote from: kasilofchrisn on Feb 06, 2013, 10:30 PM

Besides using what we have the buddy heaters do have some advantages.
The low O2 sensor and tipover sensor work well for me. I also like that the buddy heater is not hot on the outside of the case other than the front of course. It is easy to get a sunheater too close to your shanty wall and melt a hole in it.
I like the buddy heater and being able to cook on it is even better.

You hit it right on about melting a hole with the sunflower. It did not take me long after to get a Big Buddy.

pike4some · « **Reply #284 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: bart on Feb 06, 2011, 04:43 PM

Smitty, $6.50 for the grill, with shipping $11.50. I though it was reasonable and a lot cleaner finish than the paint roller things?

Gamalot, I made the pilot shield, works great.

Can't wait to try the Buddy "Cooker".

I sent an email to see what it was going to cost now if I went this route also. 7.00 for grill and another 8.50 shipping. So 15.50 shipped. Ouch but it makes it look so much better.

gearheart · « **Reply #285 on:** Mar 09, 2013, 05:57 PM »

Quote from: beeverfishingscatch on Feb 07, 2013, 08:55 AM

you all are using mr. buddy n the big buddy.......how do you think a lil buddy would do?? too small mayb??

Li'l Buddy has a round head and no really effective way to attach a grate to heat your stuff on. As a heat source it is probably adequate but you would have to rig a frame of some kind to hold the food in position.

Duck Days · « **Reply #286 on:** Mar 21, 2013, 04:55 PM »

Thanks for the great idea...Now Ice fishing will be even better with warm food!!!!

frozengator · « **Reply #287 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 07:07 PM »

I made a paint roller one, it works great. Just got to watch useing a big tin pan, it will melt your handle! I have two small melted spots on mine. You can't really tell, but I will be a lot more careful for now on.

kb · « **Reply #288 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 07:41 PM »

Quote from: beeverfishingscatch on Feb 07, 2013, 08:55 AM

you all are using mr. buddy n the big buddy.......how do you think a lil buddy would do?? too small mayb??

I use the little buddy, no problem.

Nice fishys

gearheart · « **Reply #289 on:** Dec 10, 2013, 06:49 PM »

So how do you hold your food container over the round head of the li'l buddy. A picture would go a lot farther to explain than just "no problem"

kb · « **Reply #290 on:** Dec 10, 2013, 07:32 PM »

Ill have to dig it out, but its the same design. Just a bent up roller grill, but I added some supports to the front so the grill sits out a little further over the heater and not over the plastic top.

I have to dig it out, Im at the end of deer season, and when that gets put away, my ice gear comes out.

Capt J · « **Reply #291 on:** Dec 24, 2013, 07:14 AM »

Cool mod. Love the simple design. AWESOME!

bart · « **Reply #292 on:** Dec 24, 2013, 07:27 AM »

I have eight Mac & Cheese dinners and five Baked Ziti dinners all ready to go in the small loaf tins. I also have large loaf tins ready for Franks & Beans and Sausage days. Bring it on!

prospector · « **Reply #293 on:** Jan 02, 2014, 04:42 PM »

Bought a painter's dumahickie today, can I join this elite club?

JimQ · « **Reply #294 on:** Jan 04, 2014, 09:04 AM »

I tried a couple new things on the "grill" this week and they turned out great!

Took the kids out so I needed some "kid food". Ha! Frozen Corn Dogs and Hot Pockets! Wrapped them loosely in foil before heading out. Threw them on the heater for 15 - 20 minutes, flipping every few. They turned out darn good! I think Ill actually take a few corn dogs out for myself in the future. I'll leave the Hot Pockets for the kids!

bradkeskey · « **Reply #295 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 07:44 PM »

I'd like to post my buddy cooker rack image, but I can't seem to figure it out, any ideas? can't find it in the help section.

bart · « **Reply #296 on:** Jan 09, 2014, 06:10 PM »

Ate well on the ice today...

Piping hot coffee was awesome!

Doesn't interrupting fishing...

Clean up was a snap too...

prospector · « **Reply #297 on:** Jan 09, 2014, 09:28 PM »

What was the main dish? Looks good!

bart · « **Reply #298 on:** Jan 10, 2014, 08:29 AM »

Baked mac & cheese, comfort food...

Can't find Scooter Pies anywhere? I find them, it will be near perfect ice meal.

smitty0312 · « **Reply #299 on:** Jan 10, 2014, 10:35 AM »

Quote from: bart on Jan 09, 2014, 06:10 PM

Ate well on the ice today...

Piping hot coffee was awesome!

Doesn't interrupting fishing...

Clean up was a snap too...

Love the pics Bart......you got a great set-up. Smitty

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