I've been building these since I saw your first alcohol stove, and tried several other DIY stove instructions. I gave the first one using your original to my daughter-in-law (Active Army Reserve) & she loves it. I think this one I will be giving as one of my Christmas gifts to my son (Blackhawk pilot, one to his wife (same as above) & another for my son-in-law (Avid hunter & camper.). Of course I'll keep one as a gift for myself. Joe
Absolutely AWESOME Design and EXCELLENT Video and Commentary!!! Great Job Dude! I honestly think this is the Pinnacle in the evolution of Wood Gas Stove design and function. It is simple, One Cut, drill a few holes, compressing the two parts together can be done in the field AND it has a large reservoir for longer cooking time. You win the prize for best design and manufacture!!! Good job.
I use those Aluminum bottles as the center of my Wicked Catfood can stoves. It fits perfectly, there is plenty of room for the fiberglass cloth I use as a wick and it is strong enough to hold up your pot.
great video. .. I can't wait to make a couple of those stoves. ..it's amazing how simple and effective things can be. ..the grinder he's using doesn't have much power at all so if he did hit his finger it would probably just cut the surface at most and if people don't have enough common sense to be safe when using tools , that's not his problem. ..
Thank you! They're fun and fairly simple to make! I appreciate the support you give my channel! You're exactly right about the grinder... Have a great day. :-)
Thats great.. I saved a few boxes of my brothers red budweiser can bottles because I knew there was something to make with them and it seemed like a waste to toss them.. nice thick aliminim bottles... for creative people, nothing is junk. I dont have a cutting wheel, but maybe they make a cutting wheel for a drill? id like to see how you got the 1 bottle to fit in the other bottle end to roll it. I made a stove from 16 oz budweiser cans from your other video using arizona tea cans. It worked nice with 16 oz cans. . I have been cutting up can butts trying to make something above the flames to set a pot on. I tried to make one with ears but cut one off trimming it. lol. I have plenty of cans to experiment on. I only had 70 percent rubbing alchohol and it worked great. Also, I didnt have and pledge, so wd30 worked just fine.Anyway, the 70 percent rubbing alcohol had a pretty blue flame... when it started comming out of the little holes when it primed, it looked soo cool.
I enjoy your videos. I have purchased a few of the Stanley cook sets based on your reviews. When it comes to the stove building You should take the time to build a few jigs to obtain square cuts.If you are going to roll the edge of the outer can this becomes even more critical.As for fuel the absolute best would be a blend of around 50/50 of methanol and ethanol. The SLX denatured is unregulated an can contain up to 20% MEK and other toxic chemicals.The Klean Strip Green contains 96% or more methanol.Same mfg just their green line. The good fuel is called Green Envy made by Sunnyside and can be ordered online. It is a 50/50 blend.That blend gives the burn time of one and the BTU of ethanol.Isopropyl should be rubbed on sore muscles but only cooked with when nothing else is available. 48 ounces of heet is $5.87 at Walmart Just helpful hints I hope.
Semper Fi, someone showed me that when I was a kid totally forgot about it! was looking at video's on camping stoves for back packing and I'm going on camping trip with my new Honda XR650R street legal dirt bike needed something small and lite weight this will do, cheap, won't care if I damage it and it will impress my friends, Thanks Marine Veteran Guy Young III
Sorry this question might be off topic but anyway I am wondering if how long a 25 ml denatured alcohol would last when burning? Would it suffice for let us say boiling 5 liters of water for hours? Also I noticed the way you use the tools, please don't be acrobatic... always safety first as you said... however, your video is very much informative... you gave me idea, thanks.
I doubt it . I got a coleman gasoline stove for that . This one makes blue flames sticking out . Thats why we are all here isn't it ? So cool to look at . And make coffee .
No, 25 ml is less than one ounce. At most, you'll get maybe 10-15 minutes (+/-) of burn time depending on wind conditions. That little amount of fuel will give you a nice hot cup of coffee, but not much more.
Nice .I've seen many similar stoves on TH-cam.your is one of the best and easyest one seen.I am going to make this one thank you I appreciate your ingenuity.
Nice. The only thing I would wonder about is? Since your top is sealed view do you pour out the excess of you have fuel left over? It's possible through the jet holes but could get messy.
thank you. when I'm done cooking I snuff the stove out by covering it with a metal cup. this puts it out. if there's not much fuel left I'll let it burn out so it will be dry in my bag.
thank you! this is an alcohol stove. denatured alcohol works best. "heet" in the yellow bottle in the automotive section world great too 90% or higher isopropol alcohol works ok, but leaves black soot on bottom of the pan. hope this helps. God bless you too!!
hello,,,great video,,,,can you tell me exactly what bottom can you used for the compression roll,,,and did you half to flare it to fit over the bottom of the bud lit bottle,,,and if so,,,how did you flare it,,,,or stretch it a bit ?? thanks for sharing !!
thank you. I used my vice to smash them together to make the bottom piece that I use for a jig to make the flare. then I put the price inside that and use the vice, a clamp, of gently hammer it with a mallet to make the roll.
ok great thanks so much,,,,gonna work on it come the weekend,,,,love this little stove,,,great ultra lite addition to my kit,,,,thanks again,,,,Peace !!
That was an awesome presentation. One question I have is, do you have to make the stove that high?? I was thinking of a stove a third of that size that you made... Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel. You can make them as high as you want. My thought was... slightly higher = more fuel = more run time for cooking... :-)
great video better than pop cans, I noticed after you crimped the top the camera cuts and when I see it again it looks like it's rolled a lot better on top did you do something to additional to roll the top and also what type of can or brand do you put on top when you're crimping
I like this one most of all I've seen. And you showed us all the fuels .without flashing them so fast were left gassing what the hack was that .that can be so flushrating ty much
Hey do you have to use a vice or clamp or can i press it against the table with the other can bottom to round it just wanted to find out before i buy a vice
You started this video with a note of safety' Too bad that's where it ended. But I do like the stove idea. Be safe or what you're doing could be for nothing.
Hi I wanna build one of these jet type stoves I bought a heavy aluminum water bottle , my big problem is going to be able to roll that top edge ,I’m going to need something a lot more sturdier than an aluminum can bottom to roll that edge ,I’m guestamating it’s a 16 th of and inch thick , any ideas🤔 the container is about 2-1/2 “ in diameter.
In another video i cant seem to find, did you say that when doused in a sense ( smother the fire) that the 91% alcohol is cold to the touch and can be poured back into the bottle for later use?
Awesome video as usual. Your videos on reloading are some of the best I've seen on TH-cam. And my son and I are going to make one of these stoves soon. Keep up the awesome work.
Fantastic tutorial! Dont really need a lot of tools and you can drink a few cool ones while your at it! How did you finish off the rolling and what can you use to take the paint off the beer bottles.
thank you. to get the roll nice and round like mine looks just continue to slowly compress it. you can use a vise to help with this. don't know why I didn't show more of this in the video. most likely because I was trying to shorten the video. I've been told that some of my videos are too long. paint thinner will strip the paint right off. have a great day!
+jiujitsu2000 Thanks for the quick reply. And IMO, if your doing a tutorial you should show as much detail as possible BUT that's just my opinion. Thanks again!
Question? Would this stove work with a Coors Light aluminum bottle? The one with the twist off top? I've been to three supermarkets and a beer distributor and no one has the Budweiser brand aluminum ones.
Thanks for explaining about the fuel. And thanks for sharing your idea on stove, and how to extinguish it! Ha,ha. I must say You made me nervous watching you use that grinder - even though you said it wasn't that powerful; I felt that you should have kept it well away from fingers and leg. Great little camping stove/barbecue stove.
very good video well explained on how to reload 223 bullets will make me want to start making my 223 bullets, because you don't make one of 9mm bullets.thanks
Another tuber mentioned you want 19 holes with a #57 drill bit. As of 12/2021, you can buy a gallon for $20 + tax. Quarts are just under $8 + tax Most sooty to least sooty 50%, 70%, 91% and almost no soot with denatured alcohol. Another tuber wrapped some kind of wicking material around the outside of theirs, put a little fuel on it, lit it, and the stove primed very fast. Another placed a tin can lid slightly larger in diameter to your stove diameter under the stove to use as a preheat tray. Shouldn't the stove height be the same as the stove diameter for better stability? Or lower height? If it takes 10 min to boil water and uses about 1/4 to 1/3 ounce of fuel, then why make such a large stove that holds an ounce of fuel to run 50 minutes? Would there be any advantage to using a wicking material inside between the two walls?
91% (rubbing) alcohol has a lot of impurities in it, that will soot the bottom of your pots, and plug the jet-holes on the stove. Most people wouldn't recommend using it at all.
comfortouch You're exactly right! I haven't had any issues with it clogging the jet holes, but thanks for the heads up! I've found that denatured alcohol works the best!
Measure your fuel-light it and time it. Use whatever pot you use to heat water and time how long it takes to bring that to a boil in similar conditions to what you'll be experiencing when in the wild. Measuring allows you to plan how much fuel you are going to need while on trail.
In nearly every video, people are making some combination of 8 holes. 8, 16, 24, 32 and one person said 19 holes for some odd reason. I wonder why all the holes? Some use push pins to make holes in pop cans, other use #57 drill bit for drilling holes. Other use 1/16" and still others use the next size down. I have seen some people mix as much as 50% of the 91% and 50% of the Denatured Alcohol. I think they said it alters the burn rate and temperatures a bit for a less hotter burn and longer burn. Instead of lots of small holes for the jets, have you thought about making some slots instead? Say about 1/4" horizontal slots, same height, and only have about 4 or so of them? Slot size about the thickness of a hacksaw blade or smaller? If you took that bottom can part you made a jig out of or a longer one and cut some holes in it after stretching, you could place that inverted over the stove and rotate to make a simmer ring. Maybe JB Weld something on the simmer ring to use as a handle of sorts? Maybe leave a 1/2" extra length and width (strip) on one side of the simmer ring to roll/fold it to make a handle? Side burning is great but most of the heat is lost up the sides. Probably best for a skillet? Perhaps a smaller flame kernel to use on both pots and skillets? Some builders claim that if you place the stove in a shallow pan of water, it slows down the burn - not sure if this is good in cold weather though. Some builders use a wicking material in their stoves. Another suggestion is to use a can lit from a tuna can and JB Weld that to the bottom to give more stability and for use as a primer pan. Out in the woods it is hard to find a hard, flat, level surface for the stove. Your thoughts?
Donald Paul You're welcome. A push pin works very well if you can find one. Feel free to check out my "penny can stove" video as well. I think that one is a little easier to make and just as effective! Good day! :-)
Okay, I've tried this 7 times now and I can't get the top edge to roll over smooth. It buckles and looks terrible. The stove works well, but it's such lousy workmanship, I wouldn't accept it. I can't figure out how you are able to press the bottle bottom over the top and it just rolls the edge so smoothly. Any advice would be appreciated. I would like to be able to make these. I think their really cool. I am doing it in cold weather in my garage. 20 degrees F. I don't know if that makes a difference, but maybe.
Sorry to hear that. To be honest, I don't know why you're having that issue. I live in Arizona and my shop is around 70-80 degrees. Possibly it is the temperature, but who knows. Maybe take it inside the house for that step? Good luck and please let me know what you find so we can help others! Have a beautiful day!
jiujitsu2000 Okay, I tried again last night and figured out my issue. I sprayed a little silicone spray in the die to reduce the amount of drag. It worked. I still had a little trouble getting it off the stove, but I managed to muscle it off. I tested the stove and it worked very well. Do you have any advice on stretching the die portion so it slips off easier like in your video. Mine was beastly to get off.
MNgunhead awesome! I think my die portion slipps off so easily because I've used it before and I think it may be stretched a little and it fits loosely. Thank you for the support and I hope you had fun with the project. Good evening!
With a hair dryer or heat gun, heat the die portion then slowly stretch it over the base of an unopened bottle of the same brand as your die. Don't make the walls of the die too tall or they will tend to seize and be hard to pull off. @@MNgunhead
I've been building these since I saw your first alcohol stove, and tried several other DIY stove instructions. I gave the first one using your original to my daughter-in-law (Active Army Reserve) & she loves it. I think this one I will be giving as one of my Christmas gifts to my son (Blackhawk pilot, one to his wife (same as above) & another for my son-in-law (Avid hunter & camper.). Of course I'll keep one as a gift for myself. Joe
The best alum can stove I’ve seen so far, genius!
Absolutely AWESOME Design and EXCELLENT Video and Commentary!!! Great Job Dude! I honestly think this is the Pinnacle in the evolution of Wood Gas Stove design and function. It is simple, One Cut, drill a few holes, compressing the two parts together can be done in the field AND it has a large reservoir for longer cooking time. You win the prize for best design and manufacture!!! Good job.
+Michael Warren Thank you so much for the kind words and support you give my channel! Have a great night !!!
Thanks for all your informative videos. I love them. Just a little tip: if you use a little grease, the roll will go much smoother.
Excellent tip. Thank you for that, the kind words and support you give my channel! Blessings from Arizona!!!
I use those Aluminum bottles as the center of my Wicked Catfood can stoves. It fits perfectly, there is plenty of room for the fiberglass cloth I use as a wick and it is strong enough to hold up your pot.
Great design, quick and eloquent. Just make sure nobody drinks that crap, pour it out!
Thanks for taking the time.
awesome! thank you
great video. .. I can't wait to make a couple of those stoves. ..it's amazing how simple and effective things can be. ..the grinder he's using doesn't have much power at all so if he did hit his finger it would probably just cut the surface at most and if people don't have enough common sense to be safe when using tools , that's not his problem. ..
Thank you! They're fun and fairly simple to make! I appreciate the support you give my channel! You're exactly right about the grinder... Have a great day. :-)
Thats great.. I saved a few boxes of my brothers red budweiser can bottles because I knew there was something to make with them and it seemed like a waste to toss them.. nice thick aliminim bottles... for creative people, nothing is junk. I dont have a cutting wheel, but maybe they make a cutting wheel for a drill? id like to see how you got the 1 bottle to fit in the other bottle end to roll it. I made a stove from 16 oz budweiser cans from your other video using arizona tea cans. It worked nice with 16 oz cans. . I have been cutting up can butts trying to make something above the flames to set a pot on. I tried to make one with ears but cut one off trimming it. lol. I have plenty of cans to experiment on. I only had 70 percent rubbing alchohol and it worked great. Also, I didnt have and pledge, so wd30 worked just fine.Anyway, the 70 percent rubbing alcohol had a pretty blue flame... when it started comming out of the little holes when it primed, it looked soo cool.
I believe you got the perfect distance from the top to the ports for the flame 🔥 length for heating whatever container , good 👍 job .
I enjoy your videos. I have purchased a few of the Stanley cook sets based on your reviews. When it comes to the stove building You should take the time to build a few jigs to obtain square cuts.If you are going to roll the edge of the outer can this becomes even more critical.As for fuel the absolute best would be a blend of around 50/50 of methanol and ethanol. The SLX denatured is unregulated an can contain up to 20% MEK and other toxic chemicals.The Klean Strip Green contains 96% or more methanol.Same mfg just their green line. The good fuel is called Green Envy made by Sunnyside and can be ordered online. It is a 50/50 blend.That blend gives the burn time of one and the BTU of ethanol.Isopropyl should be rubbed on sore muscles but only cooked with when nothing else is available. 48 ounces of heet is $5.87 at Walmart Just helpful hints I hope.
I dont think it does much different than a wick in a can . You can see the center boling too and a big flame up the center .
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Thanks, very well made & performing little stove. I also like that the aluminum beer can used is much stronger than others & I like that.
Fantastic video.. Never occurred to me to use that curling trick.. Gonna give this a try. Thanks for the upload!
the board said "I love you very much" Lol nice video too. :)
Thank you! I love my daughter... It was her writing!
Wow Mark Gibbs explained but to see this actually being done is awesome thanks
great design and step by step instructions!
thank you!
Semper Fi, someone showed me that when I was a kid totally forgot about it! was looking at video's on camping stoves for back packing and I'm going on camping trip with my new Honda XR650R street legal dirt bike needed something small and lite weight this will do, cheap, won't care if I damage it and it will impress my friends, Thanks Marine Veteran Guy Young III
Thank you! They work great and they're fun to make. Serving was an honor. I go back tomorrow if needed... :-)
3:25 it is very dangerous to keep your fingers on the cut line...
Sorry this question might be off topic but anyway I am wondering if how long a 25 ml denatured alcohol would last when burning? Would it suffice for let us say boiling 5 liters of water for hours?
Also I noticed the way you use the tools, please don't be acrobatic... always safety first as you said... however, your video is very much informative... you gave me idea, thanks.
I doubt it . I got a coleman gasoline stove for that . This one makes blue flames sticking out . Thats why we are all here isn't it ? So cool to look at . And make coffee .
No, 25 ml is less than one ounce. At most, you'll get maybe 10-15 minutes (+/-) of burn time depending on wind conditions. That little amount of fuel will give you a nice hot cup of coffee, but not much more.
best can stove i seen on youtube
hello, nice project, I would like to know the burning time for a single fill on denatured alcohol?
Oh gotta try that one, beautiful flame. Guess I gotta drink a few beers before getting started🤣
Thank you!
To turn it off? you use the Arizona half can as a lid correct? Hopefully without getting burned in the process...
It needs to be smothered to kill it. Thank you for watching!
I think it's cool your kid still leaves you "I love you" messages even though you steal their play-doh :)
+1pdigit Ha ha. She was upset about her play doh, but still loves me... LOL
Nice .I've seen many similar stoves on TH-cam.your is one of the best and easyest one seen.I am going to make this one thank you I appreciate your ingenuity.
Nice! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Nice. The only thing I would wonder about is? Since your top is sealed view do you pour out the excess of you have fuel left over? It's possible through the jet holes but could get messy.
thank you. when I'm done cooking I snuff the stove out by covering it with a metal cup. this puts it out. if there's not much fuel left I'll let it burn out so it will be dry in my bag.
Best one I seen yet
Does it melt the aluminum? How l long will it last? That is just about as cool as spice racks! Thanks! Very impressive.
I've shared it with 3 of my friends.They will love it !!! THANKS FOR THE VID BRO !!!
Thank you for the support you give my channel as well as the kind words!
I love that little stove, It's very cool,thank's for sharing your idea.
Wonderful! Could you use kerosene lamp fuel? Thank you and God bless.
thank you! this is an alcohol stove. denatured alcohol works best. "heet" in the yellow bottle in the automotive section world great too 90% or higher isopropol alcohol works ok, but leaves black soot on bottom of the pan. hope this helps. God bless you too!!
You had me worried when your finger was in line with the blade on your first cut. Thanks for the video.
nice I like this design. plus the grinder works better than a razor blade. a lot safer too
hello,,,great video,,,,can you tell me exactly what bottom can you used for the compression roll,,,and did you half to flare it to fit over the bottom of the bud lit bottle,,,and if so,,,how did you flare it,,,,or stretch it a bit ?? thanks for sharing !!
thank you. I used my vice to smash them together to make the bottom piece that I use for a jig to make the flare. then I put the price inside that and use the vice, a clamp, of gently hammer it with a mallet to make the roll.
ok great thanks so much,,,,gonna work on it come the weekend,,,,love this little stove,,,great ultra lite addition to my kit,,,,thanks again,,,,Peace !!
+John Marvel Thank you!
Hi nice vids how Many onces have you put ? And how long does it lasted? Thanks
That was an awesome presentation. One question I have is, do you have to make the stove that high?? I was thinking of a stove a third of that size that you made...
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel. You can make them as high as you want. My thought was... slightly higher = more fuel = more run time for cooking... :-)
Its a good video. i want a faster version with the other compressed can included. how did you force one can on another?
+Ronald Shorey Thank you for stopping by. Have a beautiful day! I used a vise to force them
great video better than pop cans, I noticed after you crimped the top the camera cuts and when I see it again it looks like it's rolled a lot better on top did you do something to additional to roll the top and also what type of can or brand do you put on top when you're crimping
Nice regular flames all around. Like it.
I like this one most of all I've seen. And you showed us all the fuels .without flashing them so fast were left gassing what the hack was that .that can be so flushrating ty much
Hey do you have to use a vice or clamp or can i press it against the table with the other can bottom to round it just wanted to find out before i buy a vice
Nice stove thanks for sharing.
I've been wondering about alcohol versus the smaller propane cylinders as far as cost per cooked meal.
nice, the simplest one I've seen, n best I must say. my question is, how long will this one burn for? thanks.
jiujitsu2000 Do you HAVE to roll the top edge of the stove?
Thanks!
Very cool cook stove! Now I have to fine some who drinks so I can make one of your stove. Great idea! Thank you
You started this video with a note of safety' Too bad that's where it ended. But I do like the stove idea. Be safe or what you're doing could be for nothing.
Alyssa & Cody Thank you for the concern. What are you referring to?
Hi I wanna build one of these jet type stoves I bought a heavy aluminum water bottle , my big problem is going to be able to roll that top edge ,I’m going to need something a lot more sturdier than an aluminum can bottom to roll that edge ,I’m guestamating it’s a 16 th of and inch thick , any ideas🤔 the container is about 2-1/2 “ in diameter.
ILike this one Sir the lios Blue? How Much that one Idol?
Nice video and surprising craftsmanship with a beer bottle. Have you tried smaller holes? That flame is pretty high and it would burn longer.
Thank you! I haven't tried smaller holes. If you do, please let us all know how it works. :-)
An excellent design, well demonstrated. Thanks for sharing.
Regards
thank you
Great video demo, I particularly like the heavy duty can.
Thank you. I agree, the aluminum bottles are much thicker and hold up longer. :-)
Thank ;you for sharing this, great idea, works well, lightweight that is good for backpacking or survival situations.
Great video, very well detailed and explained. Thank you
Thank you! Glad you liked it!!
In another video i cant seem to find, did you say that when doused in a sense ( smother the fire) that the 91% alcohol is cold to the touch and can be poured back into the bottle for later use?
Nice demonstration my friend, I have made loads of these little stoves along with the penny pot stove, thanks for sharing
ATB
Ray
how are the flames going through the holes.. I thought it was sealed tight?
Enjoyed the video, really loved the background music, Jack Johnson- Where'd All The Good People Go?
Thank you for the support and kind words. Have a great night!
Awesome video as usual. Your videos on reloading are some of the best I've seen on TH-cam. And my son and I are going to make one of these stoves soon. Keep up the awesome work.
Great diy, me and my dad are going to make us one, either this one or a fancy feest
I was wondering usually how long will it last before you need to add more fuel?
How do you pour the unused full out ?
I pour out into a container using a funnel
Awesome job! What grit sandpaper you think would take the ink off the can so it's pure aluminum color?
Nicholas M i use a 220 grit on mine and it doesnt mar it up to bad.
A green Scotch-Brite scouring pad will remove the paint and leave the surface nice and smooth.
@@algodonraboThanks bro. Been waiting 8 years for an answer and finally got one.
Accomplish the marking using a strip of paper wrapped around the bottle. Fold it a few times to get evenly distributed markings.
Just found your channel! Looks like your vids our right up our alley. Thank you for doing these.
Fantastic tutorial! Dont really need a lot of tools and you can drink a few cool ones while your at it! How did you finish off the rolling and what can you use to take the paint off the beer bottles.
thank you. to get the roll nice and round like mine looks just continue to slowly compress it. you can use a vise to help with this. don't know why I didn't show more of this in the video. most likely because I was trying to shorten the video. I've been told that some of my videos are too long. paint thinner will strip the paint right off. have a great day!
+jiujitsu2000 Thanks for the quick reply. And IMO, if your doing a tutorial you should show as much detail as possible BUT that's just my opinion. Thanks again!
+snakemonkey555 thank you
Question? Would this stove work with a Coors Light aluminum bottle? The one with the twist off top? I've been to three supermarkets and a beer distributor and no one has the Budweiser brand aluminum ones.
+snakemonkey555 those are thinner and different.
Gotta make this one soon
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12:30 Or use a bench vise with two blocks of wood, one on each end.
does that roll form itself? u showed the beginning of the roll process then came back with a deeper roll.....
Yes it does. Keep pressing it. :-)
Thanks for explaining about the fuel. And thanks for sharing your idea on stove, and how to extinguish it! Ha,ha. I must say You made me nervous watching you use that grinder - even though you said it wasn't that powerful; I felt that you should have kept it well away from fingers and leg. Great little camping stove/barbecue stove.
very good video well explained on how to reload 223 bullets will make me want to start making my 223 bullets, because you don't make one of 9mm bullets.thanks
Ouch!!!!! Great ideas, but man that's dangerous working.
thought I was going to see some arterial spray, but very nice design especially the rolled edge
+Luis De Leon Thank you! It works great!
I do not recommend showing people that using your leg as a cutting surface is ok.
A good use for Bud Light!
great job, clear instructions
Good video! Thanks for ur tips! And I'm a first time subscriber! Big Boy Frank from Texas!
Frank Simental thank you!
Another tuber mentioned you want 19 holes with a #57 drill bit.
As of 12/2021, you can buy a gallon for $20 + tax.
Quarts are just under $8 + tax
Most sooty to least sooty 50%, 70%, 91% and almost no soot with denatured alcohol.
Another tuber wrapped some kind of wicking material around the outside of theirs, put a little fuel on it, lit it, and the stove primed very fast.
Another placed a tin can lid slightly larger in diameter to your stove diameter under the stove to use as a preheat tray.
Shouldn't the stove height be the same as the stove diameter for better stability?
Or lower height?
If it takes 10 min to boil water and uses about 1/4 to 1/3 ounce of fuel, then why make such a large stove that holds an ounce of fuel to run 50 minutes?
Would there be any advantage to using a wicking material inside between the two walls?
is it possible to use the Budweiser bottle that you used to roll the edge over as a cap? is it deep enough to cover the holes?
yes
notice at 12:45 the board says "I love you very much"
very very very good
Thanks!!
Awesome way to make a stove!
Great vid, sir! A handy little stove to stock just in case. How long does it burn for with 91% vs. denatured alcohol?
91% (rubbing) alcohol has a lot of impurities in it, that will soot the bottom of your pots, and plug the jet-holes on the stove. Most people wouldn't recommend using it at all.
comfortouch
You're exactly right! I haven't had any issues with it clogging the jet holes, but thanks for the heads up! I've found that denatured alcohol works the best!
jiujitsu2000
The best fuel to use for those stoves is HEET in the yellow bottle. You can find it at Wally World for less than 2 bucks.
Thank you! Some of my friends use that. I haven't tried it yet. I need to... :-)
How long will it burn ?
Thank you.
Measure your fuel-light it and time it. Use whatever pot you use to heat water and time how long it takes to bring that to a boil in similar conditions to what you'll be experiencing when in the wild. Measuring allows you to plan how much fuel you are going to need while on trail.
how long will that burn for?
super buen video te felicito buen proyecto
Thank you!
+jiujitsu2000 how can I widen a bottle base to roll the edge of the stove with out using a tool. I don't have the tool to wide that edge roller
+Joseph Williamson light taps with a soft mallet
Now how long does this one last ? Guess I could find out on my own, But tell us anyway please :)
How long will it burn for when full?
Very cool. I will have to make one. Thanx!
In nearly every video, people are making some combination of 8 holes.
8, 16, 24, 32 and one person said 19 holes for some odd reason.
I wonder why all the holes?
Some use push pins to make holes in pop cans, other use #57 drill bit for drilling holes.
Other use 1/16" and still others use the next size down.
I have seen some people mix as much as 50% of the 91% and 50% of the Denatured Alcohol. I think they said it alters the burn rate and temperatures a bit for a less hotter burn and longer burn.
Instead of lots of small holes for the jets, have you thought about making some slots instead? Say about 1/4" horizontal slots, same height, and only have about 4 or so of them?
Slot size about the thickness of a hacksaw blade or smaller?
If you took that bottom can part you made a jig out of or a longer one and cut some holes in it after stretching, you could place that inverted over the stove and rotate to make a simmer ring. Maybe JB Weld something on the simmer ring to use as a handle of sorts? Maybe leave a 1/2" extra length and width (strip) on one side of the simmer ring to roll/fold it to make a handle?
Side burning is great but most of the heat is lost up the sides. Probably best for a skillet?
Perhaps a smaller flame kernel to use on both pots and skillets?
Some builders claim that if you place the stove in a shallow pan of water, it slows down the burn - not sure if this is good in cold weather though.
Some builders use a wicking material in their stoves.
Another suggestion is to use a can lit from a tuna can and JB Weld that to the bottom to give more stability and for use as a primer pan.
Out in the woods it is hard to find a hard, flat, level surface for the stove.
Your thoughts?
excelente por estos lados no creo conseguir esa botella uy
What was the size of the drill ( mm ) that you use to make the stove?
Donald Paul Very small. I use 1/16"... 1.5mm
Thankyou very much for the answer sir.. it helps a lot cause I'm trying to make one like your stove..
Donald Paul You're welcome. A push pin works very well if you can find one. Feel free to check out my "penny can stove" video as well. I think that one is a little easier to make and just as effective! Good day! :-)
what is the total amount of time it can burn when at full capacity?
If I remember correctly they burn for around half an hour depending on the fuel used. Mine are slightly taller too and hold more fuel
awesome, thanks for the quick reply
best intro
Okay, I've tried this 7 times now and I can't get the top edge to roll over smooth. It buckles and looks terrible. The stove works well, but it's such lousy workmanship, I wouldn't accept it. I can't figure out how you are able to press the bottle bottom over the top and it just rolls the edge so smoothly. Any advice would be appreciated. I would like to be able to make these. I think their really cool.
I am doing it in cold weather in my garage. 20 degrees F. I don't know if that makes a difference, but maybe.
Sorry to hear that. To be honest, I don't know why you're having that issue. I live in Arizona and my shop is around 70-80 degrees. Possibly it is the temperature, but who knows. Maybe take it inside the house for that step? Good luck and please let me know what you find so we can help others! Have a beautiful day!
jiujitsu2000 Okay, I tried again last night and figured out my issue. I sprayed a little silicone spray in the die to reduce the amount of drag. It worked. I still had a little trouble getting it off the stove, but I managed to muscle it off. I tested the stove and it worked very well. Do you have any advice on stretching the die portion so it slips off easier like in your video. Mine was beastly to get off.
MNgunhead awesome! I think my die portion slipps off so easily because I've used it before and I think it may be stretched a little and it fits loosely. Thank you for the support and I hope you had fun with the project. Good evening!
With a hair dryer or heat gun, heat the die portion then slowly stretch it over the base of an unopened bottle of the same brand as your die. Don't make the walls of the die too tall or they will tend to seize and be hard to pull off. @@MNgunhead
muito bom ,.explica bem ,.
Now that' looks like a nice way to lose a finger. Happy times! You still have any?
Well done