i like these stoves.... but i was wondering if it was possible to do a hybrid alcohol version and get the same effect .. maybe raise the feeding hole to a dowwards angle.. so the alcohol couldnt run out.. but would go to the 90 degree bend in the buttom ?
It also seems that very high temperature combustion chamber is paramount. That's why a rocket stoves combustion chamber is surrounded by an insulator (vermiculite is lightweight) with an outside shell which stays close to ambient temp.
The higher the temp, the cleaner & more efficient the combustion.
The larger the section between the floor of the air intake tunnel and the floor of the stove, the more ash can be drop below the air intake flow and be accumulated and the less frequent the cleanouts.
A flush to bottom airtight clean out door at the stove rear can help you clear out ash while operating without pulling it all the way out the air intake channel.
Tap some holes near the top slide in some coat hanger wire form an X this will be your pot holder allow pot to be about 1/2 inch below top rim. Get your fore going fairly well prior to placing the pot on to reduce sotting the base of pot. Basic updraught wood gas stove not the lightest in the world but a group could take one and boil water for all in 10 min. I like the smell of the burning wood too neat stove.
Oh and I use fire balls to get them started/ coffee filter wrapped around dryer lint dipped in candle wax once hottest 2nd when cooling down to get a thicker coating make a bucket full at a time. I use a telephone wire to wrap on the filter to keep it together. When in field it is water proof you can cut it open and just the Fball will burn alone 5min on wood it will burn 2x longer and hotter. Or wax coated matches but Fballs are the best I can tell you about. Have fun with this its relaxing.
Tinny- you need a '' T '' they come in two (2) types, a regular ''T", and a draft corrector (sp) ''t', -if you have good luck with getting a good tight seal every place you just turn it upside-down to clean it - a good chimney around the outside of the pot can sit with-in a 1/4'' all the way around, this causes more of the heat to be scrubed off into the pot this is counter-intuative, but correct, off course now you need to insulate the chimney !! Big Al
Thanks for pursuing the wood stoves in your spare time. The ones on the ground next to your experiment really interest me. Looking forward to a wood gasifier from your shop. And have a great day!
I know one thing, the cross pot holder is robbing heat from the pot, if you cut the middle out and left the prongs on the sides, without the connecting cross in the middle, it would be more efficient and hotter, but I see nothing else wrong with this one except what you said, good first try.
Tinny, isn't this basicly a fireplace and you are cooking on top of the chimney, instead of cooking in the combustion chamber. Explain to me, if you would, why that is a better plan. I'm corn-fused.
With my attempts the 90 degree angle turned out to be more effective as you stated it might be. These make great cookers for backyard cookouts. I tend to use hardwoods such as oak and hickory that I have split down into one inch sections 8-12 inches long works the best. I have not tried down sizing one yet good luck with future attempts!
looks good tins, like something a non "ultra light weight" camper might use when they go fishing. does the stove put off heat enough to keep your hands warm?
Hey Tinny:
Don't think I'd like to carry that in my back pack, or even in my truck.... I'll just keep on using your gear!
Hoffa3381 2 years ago
I'm glad you are looking into these stoves. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
0MrENigma0 2 years ago
i like these stoves.... but i was wondering if it was possible to do a hybrid alcohol version and get the same effect .. maybe raise the feeding hole to a dowwards angle.. so the alcohol couldnt run out.. but would go to the 90 degree bend in the buttom ?
DogMusherNorway 2 years ago
you should try to burn Alchohol in it to see really good results.
badphobar 2 years ago
Very cool. oops ... I mean hot!
EconoChallenge 2 years ago
Fun to see Tinny......
Shug
shugemery 2 years ago
It also seems that very high temperature combustion chamber is paramount. That's why a rocket stoves combustion chamber is surrounded by an insulator (vermiculite is lightweight) with an outside shell which stays close to ambient temp.
The higher the temp, the cleaner & more efficient the combustion.
yakyakyak69 2 years ago
Hi Tinny,
90-deg = more wood in combustion section.
The larger the section between the floor of the air intake tunnel and the floor of the stove, the more ash can be drop below the air intake flow and be accumulated and the less frequent the cleanouts.
A flush to bottom airtight clean out door at the stove rear can help you clear out ash while operating without pulling it all the way out the air intake channel.
Air is good, ash blocking airflow is not.
Good video. Thanks!
yakyakyak69 2 years ago
Tap some holes near the top slide in some coat hanger wire form an X this will be your pot holder allow pot to be about 1/2 inch below top rim. Get your fore going fairly well prior to placing the pot on to reduce sotting the base of pot. Basic updraught wood gas stove not the lightest in the world but a group could take one and boil water for all in 10 min. I like the smell of the burning wood too neat stove.
cdltpx 2 years ago
Oh and I use fire balls to get them started/ coffee filter wrapped around dryer lint dipped in candle wax once hottest 2nd when cooling down to get a thicker coating make a bucket full at a time. I use a telephone wire to wrap on the filter to keep it together. When in field it is water proof you can cut it open and just the Fball will burn alone 5min on wood it will burn 2x longer and hotter. Or wax coated matches but Fballs are the best I can tell you about. Have fun with this its relaxing.
cdltpx 2 years ago
Tinny- you need a '' T '' they come in two (2) types, a regular ''T", and a draft corrector (sp) ''t', -if you have good luck with getting a good tight seal every place you just turn it upside-down to clean it - a good chimney around the outside of the pot can sit with-in a 1/4'' all the way around, this causes more of the heat to be scrubed off into the pot this is counter-intuative, but correct, off course now you need to insulate the chimney !! Big Al
BigAl1048 2 years ago
Hey tin
Thanks for pursuing the wood stoves in your spare time. The ones on the ground next to your experiment really interest me. Looking forward to a wood gasifier from your shop. And have a great day!
ImATruthSeeker 2 years ago
tiny be sure the area undr the plate is un obstructed this is the airway that draws the warm gas up and thru the top.
wulfesinger67 2 years ago
I have been tinkering with "hobo stoves" myself. Not having a ton of luck but, having lots of fun.
I am glad you are back to work on this because I LOVE wood burning stoves.
MaximumDensity1 2 years ago
I know one thing, the cross pot holder is robbing heat from the pot, if you cut the middle out and left the prongs on the sides, without the connecting cross in the middle, it would be more efficient and hotter, but I see nothing else wrong with this one except what you said, good first try.
flamedrag18 2 years ago
Tinny, isn't this basicly a fireplace and you are cooking on top of the chimney, instead of cooking in the combustion chamber. Explain to me, if you would, why that is a better plan. I'm corn-fused.
gghopks 2 years ago
this works on the principle of burning un-burned gases that come off of burning wood.
this is more efficient because your burning the wood in a confined space to make the gases, not burning it in the open, letting the gases escape.
this is hotter form of cooking and it's healthier for the environment since your burning the gases that would normally pollute the air.
flamedrag18 2 years ago
This is the first video I seen with you using a 'fire' stove.
Aqualiteking 2 years ago
With my attempts the 90 degree angle turned out to be more effective as you stated it might be. These make great cookers for backyard cookouts. I tend to use hardwoods such as oak and hickory that I have split down into one inch sections 8-12 inches long works the best. I have not tried down sizing one yet good luck with future attempts!
NCHiker1970 2 years ago
looks good tins, like something a non "ultra light weight" camper might use when they go fishing. does the stove put off heat enough to keep your hands warm?
hoosherdaddy 2 years ago
pretty cool stove, i think i might build one someday if i ever find a good barrel
jvcrules 2 years ago
barrel? all you need is a can, a elbowed tube, a power drill/screwdriver, some pieces of clothes hanger and fuel.
flamedrag18 2 years ago
i already tried that, it takes around 10 mins to start, cant sustain itself and it doesnt hold enough wood
jvcrules 2 years ago
It has potential.... but it's far too large to really be good for hiking
cheeseboat15 2 years ago
I am going to keep reducing the size by 1/2 until it is small enough.
minibulldesign 2 years ago
I look forward to seeing progress. This does have some good potential
I just thought of a fantastic change to the design. If interested, please contact me.
cheeseboat15 2 years ago
First :D
BTW Tinny you never answered my PM
Whats with that?
MaggieMovies 2 years ago
Don't seem to be able to find the PM
minibulldesign 2 years ago
I sent it around 2 months ago
MaggieMovies 2 years ago
Two months is 59 day off my radar---please send again and i will be looking for it this time
minibulldesign 2 years ago