@MagickalMari Thank you for your comment. Yes, new creations are indeed great! I'm into anything DIY that works as good or better then anything I can buy and saves me money. Plus the joy I get from designing or making things that work is an added benefit!
I made a rocket stove this week from a few discarded metal food cans. Two of the really big ones, two slightly smaller, and two just a little smaller than that. With just 6 sticks of fuel, I boiled water in under 5 minutes. AWESOME
@osscouter I agree. It's not meant to be carried around and moved a lot. It's an alternative cooking setup or an additional stove. If you're cooking with gas or electricity and the power goes out, you can still cook with this.
@adamatova I think it depends on the weather. I let the cement dry about a week before I opened the molding. How long it last depends on often you use it. The reinforcing bar in side holds it together longer even if there are small cracks. I think it will last quite a while with everyday use.
Nice!! Looks better than a rocket stove you are very smart!! New creations are great!!!
MagickalMari 2 days ago
@MagickalMari Thank you for your comment. Yes, new creations are indeed great! I'm into anything DIY that works as good or better then anything I can buy and saves me money. Plus the joy I get from designing or making things that work is an added benefit!
abaneyone 1 day ago
I made a rocket stove this week from a few discarded metal food cans. Two of the really big ones, two slightly smaller, and two just a little smaller than that. With just 6 sticks of fuel, I boiled water in under 5 minutes. AWESOME
HumbleWillis 2 days ago
this IS a rocket stove, people are just morons. nice build. Also, just put a grill on the top and then you can use whatever cooking utensil you want.
dtp5150 2 months ago
@dtp5150 Wow thanks for your positive reply! It doesn't really matter to me what people think about it as long as it works : )
abaneyone 2 months ago
That will never fly with the ultralight backpacking crowd.
osscouter 3 months ago
@osscouter I agree. It's not meant to be carried around and moved a lot. It's an alternative cooking setup or an additional stove. If you're cooking with gas or electricity and the power goes out, you can still cook with this.
abaneyone 3 months ago
Not a rocket stove, but a very efficient wood cooker ... I still like it.
corax2012 3 months ago
@corax2012 Thank you for the comment. Glad you like it.
abaneyone 3 months ago
How long does it take for the cement to dry? Do these last?
adamatova 3 months ago
@adamatova I think it depends on the weather. I let the cement dry about a week before I opened the molding. How long it last depends on often you use it. The reinforcing bar in side holds it together longer even if there are small cracks. I think it will last quite a while with everyday use.
abaneyone 3 months ago
These things seem great for outside use but what about a design for using in a fireplace for heating
webmojo 4 months ago
Not bad, two concrete cinder blocks are a quick method while you make another one of these.
HighTechRedneck1958 6 months ago
@HighTechRedneck1958 Thanks for the comment. Your Redneck Rocket Stove is quite nice too : )
abaneyone 6 months ago