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Altoids Tin Alcohol Stove
This is a cool idea, very cheap to make, and I think it needs more coverage, so here it goes how to make an Altoids tin camping stove!
Step 1: What you need:
Materials:
- A mint tin, for this one we’re using a rectangular Altoids tin.
- A section of fine metal mesh, windowscreen works great.
- Some perlite, which is cheap, and easily found at most garden supply stores. I’ve heard you can substitute fiberglass insulation for the perlite, but I have not tried this and cannot confirm.
Tools:
- Some shears or other tools to cut the metal. Heavy-duty scissors should work fine.
- A ruler to measure the tin and screen.
- A permanent marker to mark your measurements.
Optional:
- Some sandpaper to remove the paint from the tin.
Step 2: Measuring the tin and screen
Before you cut the windowscreen, you need to measure the dimensions of your tin. Obviously, a square tin will be easier to cut for. The Altoids tin we’re using happens to measure a little under 9.5 cm x 6 cm, but if you cut the screen at those dimensions it should fit. Mark your measurements with a permanent marker on the windscreen.
Step 3: Cutting the screen
Use your metal cutting instrument to cut along the lines you just marked. You will need to trim the corners slightly to fit the rounded corners of the tin. I trimmed the corners 1 cm diagonally. Trim the rest of the screen accordingly to fit.
Step 4: Filling the tin
Fill the Altoids tin with perlite, as close to level with the top as you can. Try to get the largest chunks of perlite.
Step 5: Fitting on the screen
Now, push the screen on to the stove. Fit the corners under the rolled edges of the tin, and once you get it in it should be in there for good. Once that’s in, you’re ready to go!
Step 6: Tips for use, and how it works
Use ONLY Denatured Alcohol, 91%. 70% is also available but has too much water and will smoke. You can find the fuel at a hardware store, and an example is pictured below.
Additionally, I’ve found that keeping the lid attached is a great idea, because you can essentially “turn off” the stove by flipping the lid closed!
WARNING: The flame is INVISIBLE, so be careful! Be safe and enjoy!
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SJ
November 16, 2014 at 11:40 pm
Is step 6 missing info? How much alcohol? What are the tips for use? Thanks, neat idea.
The Survivalist
November 17, 2014 at 1:11 am
3 water bottle capfuls burns plenty long for most meals.
SJ
November 17, 2014 at 1:27 am
Great, thanks!
Donna
April 6, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Well, this is certainly intriguing. The construction guide is certainly easy to follow, but how, exactly, do you use it for cooking? This probably a dumb question, but I really would like to know more.