the mini stove in a can

The title explains a big part of the Instructable. I was bored this evening so I began thinking to do something with the tons of empty cans I produce every day. It's damn cold out here so I though to make a little stove with it. It's small, easy to make, takes 5 minutes or so,handy when you go camping and just fun to make

Step 1: Materials

Things you'll need:
- a soda can
-exacto-knive
-nail or other sharp object

Comments

[askeladden]

I made something similar once, kept it going with wood. It was mostly to have a small fire. It was pouring rain, and didn't want to make a big fire just for myself. This is mostly a fire for improvising, so don't think people should overdo it.

[tuckerton296]

it will defently catch fire. use a can opener on the top, then stuff it with a old cotten rag. it is important that it is cotten. then use rubing alchahol on it or denatured, or heet or red heet. then, its a pennystove just like a can of sterno but funnner

[mr. clean]

a steel can should be used for sure because the aluminum will burn up at a high enough temp giving off deadly fumes. aluminum is best used in alcohol stoves.

[NathanWilliams]

Nice idea, but I am a bit worried about the use of an aluminum can. Burning aluminum gives off toxic gasses. Perhaps a steel can would be safer (and would possible deal with the heat better).

[tigerboy]

macman burning aluminum...hmm i dont think you can...(how do you pull that off) but burning paint will...

[dungeon runner]

I don't understand. How do you use it?

[The Red Button]

Its a cup.

[sallost]

ty mate

[bylerfamily]

I voted!

[LaxLuvr]

if it wernt for the be nice policy I would say bad things to you!! I rated this 0.5! to be constructive I'll say that this needs a LOT of work.

[lemonie]

It's been updated L

[LaxLuvr]

Okay, rating removed, but It still gives a horrible description of how it works.

[bylerfamily]

How did you remove a rating?

[bylerfamily]

Mine worked great!Thanks.Rated best ever.

[lemonie]

I can't see how this works - where does the air enter, where do you add fuel, can you show it in action? L

[silverd4]

same here

[SKYNET 2.0]

i think all it is, is a container for burning wood.

[lemonie]

It's not shown very well. The crosses are marked, but the holes aren't shown. Even without lighting it, some wood or paper could have been added for the final photo L

[sallost]

better I hope ?

[lemonie]

Oh yeah - you've modified the nail-holes into slots? looks like a bit of a re-design -but the wood is burning OK. L

[bylerfamily]

Great ible!Try soaking cotton balls in petroleum jelly and using them for fuel.Believe it or not,it works.