Alcohol Stove Demonstration

[bfjgreen]

Ha! Yes I know it has an open top that you can place the pot directly onto. I made this stove and I'm fully aware of how it works. However, I've found that the narrow diameter of the Bud Light stove results in some instability of the pot on uneven ground or in high wind.

The wire mesh pot stand is not used to hold the pot entirely on its own, it is used in combination with the stove to help balance the pot and provide the stability that the stove alone lacks. Is it necessary? Probably not.

[4850937]

It has an open top so you can put the pot on it and not use the stand.

[bfjgreen]

Jayc1977 - I do drill two small holes on the inside wall of this stove about 1/4 of an inch down from the top to relieve the pressure build up inside the walls of the stove. That seems to help stop the pot from rattling on the top of the stove and also results in a smoother flame pattern and more efficient burn based on my tests.

[jayc1977]

Thanks! I have a quick question if you don't mind. Do you need to cut/drill small weep holes in the the lower inside wall as per the pop can stoves, or does it deform a little at the bottom and allow fuel to seep through without them?

Thank you.

[bfjgreen]

Oh no problem, if you need any specific info on how the process of making these works let me know. Tinny has some great videos that show exactly how to do it.

[jayc1977]

Hi, Did you use a one ton or two ton press? you say here a 2 ton but your web site I think says a 1 ton. I'm not trying to be funny, I'm looking to buy one for this same purpose:) Do you think a half ton arbor press would create enough pressure to make these stoves. Thanks in advance for any guidance you can offer.

[bfjgreen]

@jayc1977 You're right, the arbor press I have is the 1-ton model, don't know what I was thinking about a 2-ton one! I can't say for sure that the 1/2 ton would work, it takes all my might to make it work with the 1-ton version so that should give you some idea how much effort is involved.

[jayc1977]

@bfjgreen Thanks for replying. Looks like I need a one ton press then. I think you've just saved me wasting my time and money buying the smaller one!! Cheers, I appreciate your help.

[Writhopa]

You should clear the ground before you start your stove -.-...

[bfjgreen]

@Writhopa I had cleared the ground considerably from what was originally there, but your point is well taken. I should have cleared it down to the bare soil for safety - good spot!

[tempestaisback]

how did you bend the sides down into it?

[bfjgreen]

I have a small 2-ton arbor press that makes it really easy. It's not an expensive item, they sell them for ~$40 at NorthernTool stores.

[bfjgreen]

No worries, I made this myself but did so using Tinnie's technique and design. Full credit goes to him, not me :) I'm just playing along at home as they say!

[BrokenAeroVT]

I'm sorry, I didn't realize you made this stove on your own, haha. I just read the description frame. Nice work.

[BrokenAeroVT]

Tinny's made a really nice budlite sideburner with his tool die press technique. I like that it's all one piece and extremely sturdy--no welds, screws or rivits.

[bfjgreen]

I've been using my home-made bios stove for months without a pot stand and it works great, so yeah the pot can be sat right on top. However, I've learned that there are times when the diameter of the stove is not enough to keep a pot steady. So the weigh-nothing pot stand helps to give additional stability to the pot and is the perfect height to allow the pot to still sit on the stove's edge. It's just another option and one that if you use these stoves often enough you'll understand.

[BrokenAeroVT]

Sort of like training wheels for a bicycle. Added stability.

[xsplosive1975]

whats the purpose of the pot stand the bios stove is made for the pot to sit ontop ??

[MrBillTroop73]

Good!