Homemade Featherfire Alcohol Stove

This is the 5th try at this stove, I have the mechanics and the idea of what to do now. going to have to make attempt #6 lighter weight and add a pot stand.

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[vexedrex555]

Why reinvent the wheel

[NCHiker1970]

@vexedrex555 Not everyone buys the items they want/need for the trail. Some of us enjoy the challenge of building our own gear and showing others how it is done so they also may be able to save a few bucks and enjoy use of something they built themselves. It is not reinventing it is reverse engineering. As for the last comment I would like to point out I do own one of the Original Feather Fire. I have given them full credit and have recomended thier product as my top pick for alcohol stoves!

[womackke]

did that lighter on the work bench come free with a pack of camels per chance?

[NCHiker1970]

@womackke Well it was free....It was found on a trail head. 

[redneckshed]

bohemian rhapsody! yea!

[MATechz]

Please tell me what a alcohol stove is

[vexedrex555]

@NCHiker1970 fair enough

[vexedrex555]

Just buy one already made

[gcollin75]

Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, your good by my book.

[sherdful]

Thats what you called Engineering

[Indygoguy]

@NCHiker1970 What do you bake when hiking? I can see cooking dehydrated eggs maybe, but baking? Sounds like too much trouble. Ever thought of just taking home made pemican along? For me a little alcohol stove would be only used in emergency situations, like say, to melt snow for drinking water because I'm stranded.

[NCHiker1970]

Yes, it produces a lot more heat, and is adjustable unlike most alcohol stoves. This type of stove is great for baking and just cooking on the trail. An ounce of fuel can last up to 45-50 minutes on the low setting. On high I can get 20-25 minutes out of it. Do not get me wrong I have used Sterno and it is a great product but it has its place and for me it is not for use on the trail. I hope I did not come off as a jerk when I asked if you had used Sterno, if so you have my apologies

[Indygoguy]

@NCHiker1970 no actually, I have never used a sterno. I must confess complete ignorance on this matter. I take it that you are saying your stove produces much more heat.