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Step 4Assembly, adjustments and usage
Set the first cup on a fireproof base and away from any flammable materials.
Slowly fill the bottom of the first cup with alcohol. Check for any leaks. If there are any leaks recover the remaining alcohol and make another cup. Do this until the cup you have made is completely free of leaks.
Once you have a leak free cup put 3 teaspoons of alcohol in the first smaller cup and place the second larger cup upside down over the smaller one.
Use trial and error to find the optimal hole size of the second cup. Be prepared for rapid ignition (as in pop) in the event the hole you start with is too small. Light the alcohol through the hole with a long match. If ignition blows the top cup off or extinguishes the flame then make the hole slightly larger and repeat until lighting the stove does not cause the top cup to blow off the lower cup or cause the flame to go out.
After an optimal hole size is found build a support mechanism for your cook pot with rocks or bent coat hangers or any other suitable device so the cook pot will sit 1" to 1-1/2" above the flame.
You can experiment with all of the dimensions to find the best combination for your purpose. If its boiled drinking water you can use larger dimensions and burn more alcohol for a longer period of time. If its simmering you want then you may need smaller dimensions with fewer or smaller triangle cuts, etc. You can make many different stoves, each for a special purpose.
Set your target performance goal and reference to boil 2 cups of water with 3 teaspoons of alcohol. Use this reference to determine the amount of alcohol you need to cook or to boil different amounts of water. Adjust the alcohol amount to control boiling or cooking time.
In the event you see a person of authority (i.e., forest ranger) in a no non-commercial stove environment you can add water to the alcohol until the flame goes out, cover your cook pot and stove with anything that will hide it.
In the event you see weapons drawn slowly remove the cook pot, place your hands on top of your head and accidentally sit on your stove to turn it back into flat pieces of aluminum. (Do not hesitate to write your congressman following such an event.) ;D
As Smokey the Bear says: "Help prevent forest fires." and enjoy your disposable hobo stove!
Slowly fill the bottom of the first cup with alcohol. Check for any leaks. If there are any leaks recover the remaining alcohol and make another cup. Do this until the cup you have made is completely free of leaks.
Once you have a leak free cup put 3 teaspoons of alcohol in the first smaller cup and place the second larger cup upside down over the smaller one.
Use trial and error to find the optimal hole size of the second cup. Be prepared for rapid ignition (as in pop) in the event the hole you start with is too small. Light the alcohol through the hole with a long match. If ignition blows the top cup off or extinguishes the flame then make the hole slightly larger and repeat until lighting the stove does not cause the top cup to blow off the lower cup or cause the flame to go out.
After an optimal hole size is found build a support mechanism for your cook pot with rocks or bent coat hangers or any other suitable device so the cook pot will sit 1" to 1-1/2" above the flame.
You can experiment with all of the dimensions to find the best combination for your purpose. If its boiled drinking water you can use larger dimensions and burn more alcohol for a longer period of time. If its simmering you want then you may need smaller dimensions with fewer or smaller triangle cuts, etc. You can make many different stoves, each for a special purpose.
Set your target performance goal and reference to boil 2 cups of water with 3 teaspoons of alcohol. Use this reference to determine the amount of alcohol you need to cook or to boil different amounts of water. Adjust the alcohol amount to control boiling or cooking time.
In the event you see a person of authority (i.e., forest ranger) in a no non-commercial stove environment you can add water to the alcohol until the flame goes out, cover your cook pot and stove with anything that will hide it.
In the event you see weapons drawn slowly remove the cook pot, place your hands on top of your head and accidentally sit on your stove to turn it back into flat pieces of aluminum. (Do not hesitate to write your congressman following such an event.) ;D
As Smokey the Bear says: "Help prevent forest fires." and enjoy your disposable hobo stove!
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May 18, 2009. 10:46 AMjaefaul
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Hey, if this tip is for a hobo, where did he get the thermometer? Hmmm. What you can find in a landfill....
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May 12, 2011. 7:54 PMjsundvall
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and furthermore.. how is a hobo going to even see this?
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