Penny Alcohol Stove DIY Tutorial

This is a quick tutorial demo on how to construct a homemade penny alcohol stove, by request from markstevenbuisness
Alright, this DIY ends up not totally successful, but the whole thought process is there. Simple to make, easy to use, and when made properly, they can last indefinitely. Our current penny stove has been used for cooking and demos for a year at this writing.
We use these exclusively as our backpacking, hiking, or camping gear cooking device. Of course, we like a campfire, but for controlled circumstances, these are great.

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• soda
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• camping
• backpacking
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[dapa4]

Why can't you use Isopropyl Alcohol?

[usframe]

@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.

[djbrumond]

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.

[usframe]

@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!

[Cr0cket20]

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?

[usframe]

@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.

[cougarbahia]

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

[djbrumond]

@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.

[hinckleypoland]

nicely done guys!!

[IsiahMorris]

Green stuff rocks....do not let out the secret.....lol