The Beer Can Alcohol Stove

[Cybrludite]

The Beer Can Alcohol Stove

2 12oz aluminum cans, Works best if one is full to start with.
1 razor blade or other sharp implement (optional)
Scissors
1 roll duct tape for measuring (optional)
1 sturdy push-pin
1 penny

To build:

Using the push pin, poke 16-20 evenly spaced holes along the outside rim on the bottom of the can, and three slightly larger ones in the center of the bottom.
Take the empty soda can, and place it on the counter rightside up inside the roll of duct tape.
Run the razor blade around the can to score it to allow a nice even edge when you cut it open with the scissors.
Discard the top of the can.
Use the full can as a mandrel to open up the open top of the cut can a little. This will be the top of the stove.
Drink the other can or grab another empty, place it on the counter inside the roll of duct tape, then score and cut it like the first.
This second piece is the bottom of the stove, and the first piece with the holes is the burner.
Wedge the bottom into the top.

To use:

Pour about an ounce or so of alcohol into the stove via the fill holes in the center, then cover them with a penny.
Put some tissue or some alcohol around the base of the stove & light it.
When the alcohol in the stove starts to boil, you'll hear a hissing from the burner.
Light the burner if primer-fire hasn't already ignited the alcohol fumes.

You should be able to boil a quart of water with this rig.

For added utility, you can polish the concave bottom of the stove with a mild abrasive (chocolate will work) and use it as a focusing mirror to light fires on a sunny day.

[randy]

Hey Cyber, I assume you think you post was eaten by the forum software and reposted. I guess you missed that I moved it here in Gear Talk and Tech.

Closing this a dupe. Sorry for any confusion.