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The Pocket bunsen burner

The Pocket bunsen burner
Warning!
Always be careful when dealing with fire
extra caution is needed when dealing with alcohol flame because they burn blue and are hard to see
 
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Step 1Gather peaces

Gather peaces
you will need:
1-1" brass tubing adapter
1-penny (can or usa)
1 cotton makeup application pad
isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
or
methyl hydrate (engine line antifreeze)
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10 comments
Jan 5, 2011. 4:16 AMcncghost says:
lamp oil works really well
Oct 9, 2010. 10:46 PMsimonches says:
Also, acetone(nail polish remover) works just as well :)
Oct 9, 2010. 10:45 PMsimonches says:
You could also solder the penny in, depending on it's composition and that of the tubing adaptor.
Apr 18, 2010. 2:19 PMthestyrofoampeanut says:
 peaces?
Jul 31, 2010. 6:33 AMKirbsome! says:
Pieces
Jun 4, 2010. 6:23 AMpower says:
enough to fry a small egg :)
Feb 17, 2010. 7:37 PMPentacle says:
Are you Canadian? Or do you just like disposing Canadian pennies? Lol. Well, it's not like fire's going to ruin the penny...Very cool, though! xD
Sep 30, 2009. 9:20 PMChr1spy says:
cool idea maybe it'll work with fondu duel
Sep 29, 2009. 7:11 PMjunits15 says:
not really a bunsen burner, more like an alcohol burner, still cool though.
Sep 29, 2009. 3:32 PMberky93 says:
thats a cool idea. I'll have to try this.

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