i have tried several times to make this stove but with use in only one hand i cannot fit the 2 pcs together. how much would u charge to make me one send to me in nova scotia? ty karen
@dapa4 for us, something like Heet has been way more efficient. Iso Alch at 70% and jet type stove will probably fail. An open flame such as the winter survival paint can burners is fine for 70%. 90% will burn in most jet designs.
Having a hell of a time fitting the halves together without the bottom half tearing. Are you supposed to press all the way until the bottom, or just until it feels friction sealed?
@djbrumond Typically I press until I hit the bottom. I've only ever had 2 split, including the one in this vid. If a particular crimp on the inner can is too deep, it will try to fold all of the space into that one area, which puts a lot of pressure on the outter can and causes the split. Also make sure your cuts on the cans are smooth, because any nicks will create easy tear spots. Hope that helps!
@usframe I'm brand new to this, but I had my first two split on me. I believe I may be crimping it wrong. I've been using needlenose pliers, but I notice you using your fingers here.
I've also seen variations where you cut slits in the side of the upper can to facilitate wedging. Hmmm. In any case, thank you very much for the advice. Very helpful.
household shears, cheap masking tape, and a google adwords card - I once made a cabin shelter to survive 3 months of the harshest winter when I got lost ; )
Fun to watch. I need to try one of these some time. Do you find it difficult to transport and maintain the integrity of the cans?
@Cr0cket20 funny thing, as you left this comment, he is making another stove. No problems, super light, and the one you see on the trail and cooking demos is the same one he made over a year ago.
Okay, he said he keeps making them , but with slightly different designs, hoping to improve boil times. Hobby, I guess.
@medicjimr apparently the first thing you gotta do is fill a closet with all sorts of cans and debris, then is one ready to begin constructing soda can stoves.
@TheAZexplorer it seemed a novelty to me at first, and then when Jared started breaking them out on the trail, and they were totally useful, I was sold. And the whole set up is made from waste.
i have tried several times to make this stove but with use in only one hand i cannot fit the 2 pcs together. how much would u charge to make me one send to me in nova scotia? ty karen
cougarbahia 2 months ago
Why can't you use Isopropyl Alcohol?
dapa4 8 months ago
@dapa4 for us, something like Heet has been way more efficient. Iso Alch at 70% and jet type stove will probably fail. An open flame such as the winter survival paint can burners is fine for 70%. 90% will burn in most jet designs.
usframe 8 months ago
Having a hell of a time fitting the halves together without the bottom half tearing. Are you supposed to press all the way until the bottom, or just until it feels friction sealed?
Thanks for the video.
djbrumond 11 months ago
@djbrumond Typically I press until I hit the bottom. I've only ever had 2 split, including the one in this vid. If a particular crimp on the inner can is too deep, it will try to fold all of the space into that one area, which puts a lot of pressure on the outter can and causes the split. Also make sure your cuts on the cans are smooth, because any nicks will create easy tear spots. Hope that helps!
usframe 11 months ago
@usframe I'm brand new to this, but I had my first two split on me. I believe I may be crimping it wrong. I've been using needlenose pliers, but I notice you using your fingers here.
I've also seen variations where you cut slits in the side of the upper can to facilitate wedging. Hmmm. In any case, thank you very much for the advice. Very helpful.
djbrumond 11 months ago
household shears, cheap masking tape, and a google adwords card - I once made a cabin shelter to survive 3 months of the harshest winter when I got lost ; )
Fun to watch. I need to try one of these some time. Do you find it difficult to transport and maintain the integrity of the cans?
Cr0cket20 11 months ago
@Cr0cket20 funny thing, as you left this comment, he is making another stove. No problems, super light, and the one you see on the trail and cooking demos is the same one he made over a year ago.
Okay, he said he keeps making them , but with slightly different designs, hoping to improve boil times. Hobby, I guess.
usframe 11 months ago
nicely done guys!!
hinckleypoland 11 months ago
Green stuff rocks....do not let out the secret.....lol
IsiahMorris 11 months ago
excellent tutorial... thanks I'm going to try it
ThreeWheelJourney 11 months ago
Now this one I remember seeing. Maybe this time around I'll make one! Great tutorial, guys.
DemonHide 11 months ago
great video, going to make one right now!
camoguy55 11 months ago
@camoguy55 and it only costs a penny!
usframe 11 months ago
I have been meaning to make one , I want to try a min atomic design with the screw and wick. Great work Jarrod
medicjimr 11 months ago
@medicjimr apparently the first thing you gotta do is fill a closet with all sorts of cans and debris, then is one ready to begin constructing soda can stoves.
usframe 11 months ago
@usframe Oh Ok will keep that in mind lol
medicjimr 11 months ago
green stuff, lol
drzmanproject 11 months ago
@drzmanproject well, based on all these guffaws over green stuff, I guess I need to make a video!
usframe 11 months ago
Very good job, thanks for showing! haha green stuff ; ) All the best Sepp
Waldhandwerk 11 months ago
@Waldhandwerk these littles stoves are great for stopping along the trail, making a meal, then moving along immediately. Thanks for comments!
usframe 11 months ago
★★★★★
ArtisanTony 11 months ago
Great idea!
ristin59 11 months ago
Very cool, I'm going to try this. Who needs MSR now?!
TheAZexplorer 11 months ago
@TheAZexplorer it seemed a novelty to me at first, and then when Jared started breaking them out on the trail, and they were totally useful, I was sold. And the whole set up is made from waste.
usframe 11 months ago