Pocket Sized Camp Stove (The Improved

Step 8 Making the Penny Stove (Cutting the Pieces)

1.) Using the razor blade rig (Image 1), score both cans approximately 1.5" from the bottom. Note that the score line does not have to be particularly deep, as it's just a "guide" that allows the can to split where you want it to. A couple of passes is usually sufficient. See Image 2.

2.) Once scored, poke a very small hole in the line with razor. (Image 3)

3.) Using your thumbs, gently press on the top portion of the can to cause the "hole" to continue to "tear" along the score line. (Image 4)

4.) The scoring will cause the can to continue to "tear" along the score line, giving you a very clean cut. (Image 5) Remove the bottoms from both cans this way.

Comments

[hamsey125]

 sweet rig man its awesome

[Coltrabagar]

Now this is just a nifty little rig.  I never would have thought of it. 

[Ortzinator]

You should be very careful how you use the clamps on the square, you don't want to bend it.