How much to make this?

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I am a backpacker and survivalist. So I was planning on making one of these out of thin sheet steel. Then I read the side bar. "Thin gauge (0.016") 6Al4V titanium sheet makes an excellent version of this stove." So how much to have one of these done up by you guys that work Titanium? I am sill planning on doing one out of sheet steel. But if the price is right maybe I'll have one made.
 
Cool little stove. You could make one with a hacksaw or a band saw with real fine teeth and a dremel and cutting discs. Online Metals has a piece of TI 12"x12" .028 thick listed for $48. But, the best way might be to email or call Dave at GLWJ and see if he would cut one out with his waterjet. He may even have the TI or be able to get it reasonable. david@greatlakeswaterjetinc.com or 574-651-2158
 
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I would not advise the sheet steel or the galvanized one in the plans you linked to- it will be a bear to carry if it weighs much, the Ti will give you far better weight profile- the steel will open and pit on the heat, with galvanized the sides will decay unevenly and can fail after many uses if you start with thin material. I used one of these type stoves in Europe on several trips in the 90's- very good heat return for fuel spent.
-Two suggestions to the model you want to make: 1-get whoever cuts the "airstrips" along the base to louver them to direct airflow DOWN to the base-plate. This will assist in getting the heat UP and fresh air DOWN to the base of the fire. 2- make sure the takedown profile of the whole unit can fit in the smallest bag you will be using (sucks to have a piece of equipment in your pack that can't fit into your "to go" daypack or worse yet- your "leave the rest of the sh&^%# and lets get out of here" grab-bag...
-Just my 2cents- good design- loved it in wetter conditions as it sat off the ground so the heat conduction didnt "steal" heat from the pot/fire... Let us know how it works!
 
Post this up in W&SS. There are lots of folks who are into these. You may find another model that tickles your fancy. Plus I'm willing to bet that there are members who have built stoves and can share valuable insights.

Rick
 
Just my 2 cents, this stove is cool for a back up...but in deep country wilderness areas, there could be 1) a burn ban, meaning absolutely no wood burning, or you could be fined allot of money and in some cases you are forced to pay for the wildland firefighters to come to put your stove fire out...
2) What if your in an are that prohibits firewood collection as well as sticks and limbs.....
3) the wood is to wet or rotten to use.....
Just a thought, cool design, also try looking up Hobo Alcohol stove, or Penny stove on you tube......
 
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