DIY Alcohol Stove

[Tacky Hiker]

Josh got me wanting to make a stove.

My 1st attempt. I just used materials I had at the house so it was not ideal.

1/16" bit was the smallest I had.

DIY Alcohol Stove

DIY Alcohol Stove

(It started out as a top burner, but ended up a side. I just used the top holes as vents)

[JC785]

I guess smaller is better in this case.  Like wirerat123 said, you can use a tack on the thin cans. On the thicker ones you need a small drill bit.
Hobby Lobby sells a pin vise that comes with several very small bits for about 18$.    Dremel makes a set of seven bits from 1/32"-1/8".  I used the 1/32" bit for my burners. (24 holes) 

I have the drill set for the dremel tool, gonna have to try out the 1/32 bit on the next stove. I haven't had time to mess with one this weekend Ive had another project going on.

[squidbilly]

24-1/32" holes 1/2 " from the top is perfect. Your holes in the center are just to let the fuel drain into the bottom so 2 are fine. If you use the Aluminum bottle design, epoxying the two parts together is not necessary, If you drive the inside part in, it will seal good enough. Make sure you smooth the top edge on a belt sander so the pot seals aginst the top of the can, This will help make the pressure to give you a more efficient burn.
I really like the Aluminum bottle stove. It is similar to the Whitebox stove in that with the well in the center it preheats faster.

I really like that one too.  They are really easy to make, but I just haven't made one yet !  I have been playing with double wall top burners.

What I like most is, it's nice to be able to make something so useful out of garbage.

[squidbilly]

Josh got me wanting to make a stove.

My 1st attempt. I just used materials I had at the house so it was not ideal.

1/16" bit was the smallest I had.

(It started out as a top burner, but ended up a side. I just used the top holes as vents)

Welcome to the madness!     Nice first stove. It works!  Are you burning isopropyl alcohol?   

[Tacky Hiker]

Welcome to the madness!     Nice first stove. It works!  Are you burning isopropyl alcohol?   

I know !! Thanks, and yes ( isopropyl) that all I had at the house.

[Magic City Matt]

This is still my favorite stove to date. It's about the most efficient one I can build and it has the option to simmer.

http://www.jureystudio.co...stove/waite_instruct.html

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[JC785]

Thanks for the link Matt I'll have to check that one out.

[wirerat123]

The Penny Stove is a classic that works efficiently, and is easy to make correctly.  I still make them.

[Tacky Hiker]

I just got two 12oz RedBull cans !! Going to make a side burner.

[JC785]

I was able to find some of the small monster cans last night, hopefully I will be able to build a few stoves this weekend. I'm gonna experiment with the size and amount of holes in the top and see what is the hottest and most efficient. I will report back with pics and etc. when done.

[Tacky Hiker]

I will pick up a few cans in ATL ! 

[Two Speed]

I have been experimenting with some alcohol stoves, but I have one problem, I am having a hard time  attaching the the two bottoms together since they are the same diameter. What have yall done to ease this process?

Not sure if this has been dealt with, but a pair of crimpers does the job neatly:5-blade crimper  Basically you decide which can you want to be the "inside" piece, and run around the rim crimping it slightly.

[JC785]

Not sure if this has been dealt with, but a pair of crimpers does the job neatly:5-blade crimper  Basically you decide which can you want to be the "inside" piece, and run around the rim crimping it slightly.

Thats a neat tool, Ive just been using needle nose pliers and bending it in.


I ended up with a new monster stove, it boiled 16 oz of water in about 7 min and lasted 13 min total burn time  on 1 oz of fuel I will post pics when  I get a  chance. Been really busy at work and honeydews got to get some stuff done before if cools off and I want to be outside all the time.

[Tacky Hiker]

I got those 24oz Heineken cans for us. 

[JC785]

I finished the monster can stove I just need to get some fiberglass wick to wrap around it. I also have attached pictures of my new cook set.

DIY Alcohol Stove

DIY Alcohol Stove

DIY Alcohol Stove

DIY Alcohol Stove

DIY Alcohol Stove

[wirerat123]

Looks very nice! 

[Tacky Hiker]

Awesome !

[squidbilly]

Nice job on the stove and the cook set, Josh. It fits together nicely.

[squidbilly]

My stove performs really well but it takes a lot of work to build. - And a lot of J B Weld.  After much experimenting, I found a better way to build the same stove.


The new stove:

Just two solid pieces.
No epoxy or silicone.
Weighs less.   0.7oz

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/mh7Z3U4WmHE&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/mh7Z3U4WmHE&rel=0</a>

[squidbilly]

My new stoves