Alcohol Stove Demonstration

Video of me starting up my home-made alcohol stove during a recent backpacking trip to the Smoky Mountains. The stove is fashioned after Tinny's Bios2 and works great every time!

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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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!

[4850937]

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

[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.

[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.