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I've been watching the almonds as a fuel source discussion (link above) closely for a couple days. I don't know about the rest of you but this intrigues me. I like to burn things. And I've been going through my camp gear to see what I can throw away or give away and I cam across something I think might be just as useful a piece of information as what is presented in the afore mentioned post.
Cooking stove made out of a soda can.
You will need:
A pocket knife
two soda cans
a small serving of intelligence.
Pick up one of the soda cans. Can't decide witch one to use? Use the one that's closest to you. Cut the can in half with the pocket knife. (tin snips and scissors also work) Now discard the top of the can. That's right the bit wit the hole in it. Throw it over your shoulder making sure to avoid small children and mothers. (the cat is your target) Now with the bottom half cut four slits spaced evenly from the bare edge to about half way down the remaining can. Good, now place this to the side and pick up the other can. Cut this can in half also. Discard the top again, making sure to aim for the cat that's trying to sneak back into the kitchen. (be honest you're doing this at the kitchen table. If you're not, no one likes you anyways) Now pick up the piece you set aside about thirty seconds ago. Push that piece into the second piece so that both the can bottoms are facing in opposite directions.
Now your asking yourself, "Arty, why did you have me do all this work so that I would have a completely useless bit of aluminum?" Well you're not finished. Be patient. With your pocket knife make as many holes as you can around the outside of the rim of the can that has been fit into the other can. (By rim I mean the bit that surrounds the concave part in the middle) OK, now that you've got 25 or so holes around the can you need to make a fairly sizable hole in the middle. If you have a hot-wheels car it should be the size of one of the wheels. If you don't have a hot-wheels car you were obviously deprived as a child and you need to get one anyways, therefore I won't tell you what size the hole should be.
Pour about two or three table spoons of rubbing alcohol into the hole in the center and light with a match or lighter on the outside rim. It will take a couple minutes to heat up enough for cooking, so in the meantime dry out your socks or a small handkerchief.
I hope you all found this amusing as well as informative. I learned how to make on while working at boyscout camp last year, but I'm sure you can also find directions on the internet too. Try google if you feel particularly motivated. I'm sure there's something better there than what I've got posted.
Moved to New Ideas/Old Technology by captainrads on 11/12/09
"If you can't think of a good reason to blow some stuff up then you're playing the wrong game my friend." -GM |
This idea is posted somewhere on here, but I must say that the funny way you described it's design was entertaining. One thing to keep in mind, the soda can you plan on using may have toxic fumes with the paint used to make the labels. Therefore, one should seriously consider using some sandpaper or a like substance on the outside of the can before making the stove or after cutting the pieces. In this way, you ensure a safer mini-stove and your health. It also makes the whole thing much nicer to look at in my opinion.
Arty, did you really make one of these, and if so, can you post a picture? I would love to see some of the things you cooked and did with it. Thanks.
"Merely having an open mind is nothing; the object of opening a mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid." G.K. Chesterton
My girlfriend has a camera. I'll get her to take a picture of it. I was hoping someone would enjoy the way this was written. Also, good idea, on the sandpaper. I think I'll make a new one. It probably would look better. Hm... You know what would be super excellent? If I used a Monster BFC can... Must go get another one now.
"If you can't think of a good reason to blow some stuff up then you're playing the wrong game my friend." -GM
I can't wait to see the outcome. I eagerly await your work pictures.
"Merely having an open mind is nothing; the object of opening a mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid." G.K. Chesterton
If you wanted to, posting step by step picture instructions would be the most helpful, for both the reading learners and the visual learners.
Friends, is proper English so hard?
Science: Where is your God now?
I like the idea. I really liked your comical approach to teaching as well.
Carpe Noctem
Ok guys, I'm goin to my girlfriend's house on Friday. She has a USB cord for her camera so I should have this up by then. If I don't you can all come and kick me. I'll even make a new one so that I can do step by step.
"If you can't think of a good reason to blow some stuff up then you're playing the wrong game my friend." -GM
An easy one that you could use, an old metal coffee can.
Suppose you are out between towns on foot trying to find shelter and you need water now. You see a steel coffee can on one side of the road, and a body of water on the other. *Not Salt Water* You take said coffee can, and fill with water, place over camp fire and boil away any bacteria, pour into a clean container or canteen, allow to cool, leaving the contaminants at the bottom of the can.
What you say is completely true sarge. I just like my fires to be a little less visible. When I'm camping I don't want visitors. I want to sit in the woods by my self and think or read, or whatever. Unless I'm with the scouts. Then I like to watch them do funny things.
"You guys know that there's a bunch of dry wood hanging from that tree over there right?"
"Yeah, but this is closer. I don't want to carry firewood from that far away"
"OK, that sounds like a good reason."
I love watching little kids nearly dying from smoke inhalation. It reminds me of when I was 12.
"If you can't think of a good reason to blow some stuff up then you're playing the wrong game my friend." -GM
One could use a steel hubcap off of an old pickup truck as a small fire pit. It doesn't necessarily need to be this nice, but any "dog dish" style cap will do just well, throw in some gravel, then burn sticks and other goodies to boil your water.
Purty hub cap
On a more related note, nice post, I must try this, but I was thinking of using some dry leaves instead of rubbing alcohol, probably heat up faster?
Zombies go "om nom nom"