Porcupine Ultralight Adjustable Alcohol Stove

The Porcupine stove is my version of an adjustable passive air induction alcohol stove based upon designs originally devised by NCHiker1970 and TerraFirma369. Many thanks to both of these fine inventive gentlemen.

I called it porcupine because it has quills and a tail

The addition of aluminum tubing JB welded to the internal structure allows for the integrated pot stand.

The screw holders are made from hard aluminum strips cut from wedding tin lids and are reminiscent of automobile door and dash clips. These "clips" are captured in the folds of the tooling foil band.

The screw head is constrained by a release button which is normally used as a nocking point on a bow string Any small diameter flexible tubing will suffice as a substitute.

The use of an artist's palette cup increases the alcohol volume to 3/4 oz as opposed to 1/2 oz tea light cups. Implements of destruction are required to remove the cups from the clip base. And no, I didn't take twenty seven eight-by-ten color glossy photographs with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one.


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[astrialkil]

Why the long screw handle? Would it not get in the way of a wind guard?

[FriarTuck1961]

The handle allows adjustment of the flame. Turning it clockwise closes the air intake giving the stove less combustion air, resulting in a lower flame size. The length allows you to keep your hand well away from the area with the flame.

I have had no issues with the adjustment handle being impeded by my wind screen. I do make sure the wire and knob are aligned with the gap in the screen.

[benniblueyes]

Hi friar,

is a satisfaction, when the inventive and collaboration, allows to build beautiful and functional things....

Right? ;-)

[FriarTuck1961]

Maurizio,

What you say is absolutely true! We come together to share our projects and encourage others to add improvements and changes. This forum is a satisfying collaborative university where invention, craftsmanship and artistry are highly encouraged.

Thank you, my friend, for taking the time to teach at this informal online academy .

[QuietBearr]

Great stove and cool music in the vid too! You know, you are a cool dude!  (For an old man! lol jk of course! :D, hope you know I am joking)....I have to get in the old jokes now, as soon I will be on the receiving end!

Great video 5*

[FriarTuck1961]

Thanks!

Oh yea, I'm ancient.

I remember when they invented the spoon.

My bff Methuselah told me to invest in it because it was sure to catch on.

Lost all my money in that venture. Too many pirated copies. The copyright was voided when they started using copper anyway.

LOL

[jreaper23]

i love the stove and the song who made the song Alice's restaurant

[bushcraftmyway]

i suggest only 3 quills... not a big difference, but hey, you can save 25% of quills!

;)

[FriarTuck1961]

Yea, you are the first one to notice.

I've always liked that song.

[TerraFirma369]

Good Job, man! The whole point is that everyone will have their own interpretation and therefor their own expression. Great idea with the potstand. 5* Peace.

[QuietBearr]

LOL, yea, shammy investments like spoons, sliced bread, and bottled water....