Thread: Alcohol Stove DIY

Made another alcohol stove while on holiday over Easter.



It's made from two Tui cans that I salvaged while at Dad's. As you can see he prefers larger cans but any normal size soda/beer can would work.
The bottoms of both cans are used, with one of the ends having a large hole cut in the centre with smaller holes drilled around the outside.

In between the two 'bottoms' is a false wall which seats in a low point on both ends.
This false wall is wrapped with steel wool (to insulate) which is hidden between it and the outside of the cooker.

The bottom half of the can is crimped to fit inside the top (part with the holes). I forced the top on the first time and it split. So gently does it.



This is the template I went off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=027qdmJCRak
I didn't have the tool he had to cut the large hole so I used Dad's (wood) holesaw.
Which didn't hurt the blade or me (I didn't tell him).



Turned out well. Probably the only thing a can of Tui is good for really.

Would love to see what other people have made.
Post a pic if you've made/use one.