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I tried to see if anyone posted this before, but i think not. I thought this was a brilliant piece of kit, so simple it is. :)
http://www.bushcraftliving.com/waxstove
That sort of stove (buddy burner) is mentioned here, but only in passing:
http://wings.interfree.it/html/hobostv.html
A good idea is worth repeating :D
Tengu posted a tutorial on this sort of thing a while back but she used corrugated cardboard which gave a really good burning edge. If I recall correctly she used the foil trays that some cat food comes in. Neat idea though, but yeah, sooty pots. Good clean soot that works well with resin for glue however.
cheers,
Toddy
A good idea is worth repeating :D
Good clean soot that works well with resin for glue however.
Will have to try that
Sooty pots are ok for me. :)
Done this with Cubs and Scouts and set the fire alarm off in the hut. Lots of smoke and sooty pots but OK as a backup.
You can make firlighters the same way or use it as a firelighter if you are stuck.
monkeyman
11-10-2007, 15:09
boot polish tin is a great size for this, fill wax to the top fit lid to save wax from crumbling and when your finished cooking replace lid to snuff out flame and to save for future use
Eric_Methven
11-10-2007, 15:39
Rub a bit of soap on the bottom of the pot first. The soot washes straight off with the soap.
Eric
Rub a bit of soap on the bottom of the pot first. The soot washes straight off with the soap.
Eric
Good one. :)
Scots_Charles_River
12-10-2007, 19:09
Aye, soap burns at a high temp 600 odd. Used to indicate when Alu has reached annealing temp.
Nick
Very similar to the Nuwick 44 candle/stove/heater that I have carried for probably 15 years. Only ever tried it a few times! Found I had two of them just the other day, must give them a try!:)
firebreather
15-10-2007, 01:24
Just made one of these stoves/ burners. I have yet to try it out in anger but an initial lighting in the back garden has been quite impressive. I used a small sweetie tin a few inches acroos. When i get a few mins I will try and post a few piccys.
Greg
Use to make these at scout's many year ago, used them quite a bit, not bad, same cooking power as a trangia :lmao:
Tried to improve the formula with allsorts of additives in the wax, normally ended up like putting a match to Napalm, worked but the fumes werent good wafting round the campsite/woods, the joy of youth :D :rolleyes:
lofthouse31
23-10-2007, 19:08
well this is a new one to me, brilliant, thanks for posting the link mate, simple ideas eh,
im going to give that one a whirl tommorow, top post mate
gaz_miggy
24-10-2007, 00:52
iv tryed and teasted this tipe of stove, i dont think that there good as a stove(hard to keep even tep) but they are good as a light, and dont blow out,
Those white candles are paraffin wax, it's a petroleum product or should we say by-product. Nasty stuff, sooty and causes all kinds of medical problems for you.
Use natural bee's wax and see how you get on.
commandocal
24-10-2007, 12:41
What would happen when melted if you say added a bit of meths etc? would it make it burn longer or blown up quicker?
You can use sawdust instead of cardboard
You can use sawdust instead of cardboard
Sawdust! Great idea! :) Gonna try that one! Thanks for the idea.
Quick note: i like to try these alternative fuel stoves because i don't like gas stoves that much. That said, back to the field tests. :)
...but have to say i am impressed with the jetboil...