DIY and Lytefire

11. August 2026 by Muriel Fuhrer

Most people associate me and DIY with crocheting.

And while that’s true, as I love to crochet, I’m always eager to learn more.

When I arrived in Heuberge in 2021, Urs Riggenbach was just about to finish a wooden version of a Lytefire Oven. But we still had to do some welding. Tightening screws and focusing the mirrors.

Turned out, there were many things I had absolutely no idea about:
What does “M8” mean?
How does one weld?
Why should we use a longer screw instead of a shorter one?

This work helped me to learn important skills I didn’t have before!

And while I definitely keep crocheting cherry keychains, I am more confident now in using practical tools.

And who knows. Maybe, one day, I will even build a Lytefire from scratch.

Thanks to the campaign, the DIY-manuals are currently highly discounted!
So, if you’re curious and would like to learn how to build a DIY Lytefire, this is your chance!