Fun with cans

[tradewater]

Saw one of these wood gas stoves on another forum and decided to make one with a couple of modifications.


Of course Kay made me a little sack for it.

...and everything nests together.

Separated out and ready to go.

A lighter and some PJ cotton balls in the burn chamber.

A couple minutes of sharp Beckerness applied to a dry split.

And away we go....you use a "top down" fire in these.

When the fire catches good, slip the outer chamber over the burner chamber.

It's burning. You can barely see the blue flame of the gas burning.

Set the pot stand on, and the water.

Bubbles. I could have gone to a rolling boil easily, but a soft boil is fine for coffee.

Coffee time. The fleece sack makes a great pot holder.

I really enjoy making something useful out of free materials. It was just a few soup cans and a coat hanger bail. Took about an hour to make.


Thanks for looking. :thumbup:

trade

 

[The Warrior]

Very cool. I love stuff like this. :thumbup:

 

[Jerry D.]

Excellent! I like it a lot, Trade.

Just don't get too wild with the coffee though.

 

[tradewater]

Too late. I'm out of control already.

 

[ac700wildcat]

Thats pretty cool trade. Where does one find directions do make one of these? Its always nice to have something to tinker with to occupy some time.

 

[tradewater]

Thats pretty cool trade. Where does one find directions do make one of these? Its always nice to have something to tinker with to occupy some time.

Sent you a PM.

 

[Galeocerdoshark]

I'm also interested, trade. I find this sort of stuff mighty interesting. I lack mad tech skills and I'm not too good at manual labour (just not precise enough and I lack the knowledge and tools) but I just love this kind of stuff. As a kid I always tried to make something out of nothing or usable items out of readily available materials. That's straight up my ally.

It turned out really good and the pics are great too. Bet you enjoyed that cup o' coffee

 

[Jerry D.]

Too late. I'm out of control already.

Ah - Hell!




I still love that BK17.

 

[tobiism]

Yeah thats really cool. I havent been able to find the right size cans yet! LOL

 

[DerekH]

I fully expected to see an entirely different thread wherein you earned yourself at the very least a stern scolding from your wife and perhaps a glittery reminder.

Still though, the stove bug, when it bites, it bites hard. Does it seem to be fairly efficient in the fuel use? I like the design and how it nests very nicely.

(I have a monster energy drink can sitting on my desk that is ever so slowly becoming an alcohol stove currently.)

 

[zakjak221]

^^Yup^^
Great idea & pic's--Thanks for sharin!

 

[Chameleonbear]

You sir are entirely too handy! That looks pretty slick!

 

[TBL]

Sweet little set up! I would also be interested in some direction in making one of these!

 

[granitestateofmind]

That's pretty cool, trade. How much fuel do you have to use...and can you add once it gets going? Thanks for the post and pics. Seems like a lot of trouble for a cup of Joe, though .

I'd love to build one, but I already have too many projects on the back burner.....

 

[tradewater]

Sent you a link TBL. It's not bad at all efficiency wise and you can add fuel as needed and it barely smokes at all. This was the first burn so I'm sure I'll learn some tricks using it. I'm going to take it tomorrow on a day hike and make some ramen with it.

 

[TBL]

:thumbup: Thank you sir!

 

[One Legged Josh]

Nice work! I use a store bought one, and its fun to play with on day-hikes.

 

[Aikiguy]

Cool design. Funny, I just took out a bunch of my old pop can alcohol stoves last night and gave them a test burn. Been jonesing to make a new stove design. Might have to do some research tonight...

 

[Blades&Bullets]

Nice work! Thanks for posting the pics, I love DIY stuff like this. Especially when it doesn't require a lot of special equipment/materials!

 

[tanglediver]

Too cool for me! I get this strange urge for a cup of joe, however.