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Tin Can Camping Stoveby PaulEl on August 14, 2011

Table of Contents

Tin Can Camping Stove .........................................................................................................

Intro: Tin Can Camping Stove .................................................................................................

Step 1: Gather What You'll Need ...............................................................................................

Step 2: Freeze That Can! ....................................................................................................

Step 3: Make Your Handles! (a.k.a the trickiest step) ................................................................................

Step 4: Grab Your Can! (once it's frozen) .........................................................................................

Step 5: Get That Ice Out! ..................................................................................................... 1

Step 6: Cut That Can! ....................................................................................................... 1

Step 7: Attach Those Handles! ................................................................................................ 1

Step 8: Finished! ........................................................................................................... 1

Step 9: Test Run! .......................................................................................................... 1

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Intro: Tin Can Camping StoveA camping stove is a warmly welcomed addition to any camping trip. The average camping stove can cost anywhere between $10 to $200 and they all serve the samsimple purpose...to heat things up. I challenged myself to design a simple wood-burning stove using only materials I had in my apartment, the result is the Tin Can Camping Stove.

Image Notes1. Handles add extra stability and portability to stove.

Step 1:Gather What You'll NeedStep 1. Gathering supplies

I only used materials/tools I already had in my apartment, so here is the list of what I used but I encourage you to challenge yourself, be resourceful, be creative, and u

whatever materials you have on hand.

Materials

One large tin can (my can was an empty 1lb can of stewed tomatoes) opened/emptied/cleaned2 Wire Hangers (one preferably with added cardboard tubing as pictured )

Tools

Can Opener (if you've not already opened your can)A HammerSnipe Nose PliersFlat Nose PliersScissorsA nail or philips head screwdriver without a plastic handle A towelTape measure or ruler

Marker

Also

A FreezerKindling for your stove




Image Notes1. This hanger has a cardboard tube for extra support, we will be using it for ourhandles)

Image Notes1. Hammer2. Scissors3. Flat Nose Pliers4. Snipe Nose Pliers5. Marker6. Screwdriver without a plastic handle7. Nail ( this was the only size nail I had available, a larger size will be mucheasier to work with)8. Tape Measure




Step 2:Freeze That Can!Step 2.

Fill your can with water and stick it in the freezer, allow the water to completely freeze. This will prevent the can from being bent out of whack when you hammer ouyour ventilation holes.

While you're waiting for the water to freeze you can tackle Step 3.

Tip:When filling the can , leave a little head-space at the top for the water to expand into when it freezes




Image Notes1. Leave a little head space for the water to expand into when i t freezes

Step 3:Make Your Handles! (a.k.a the trickiest step)Step 3.While waiting for the can to freeze, grab your wire hangers,scissors, tape measure, snipe nosed pliers, and flat nosed pliers. I t's time to cut and bend out some handlefor your stove.

First, untwist your hangers (you can do this with your hands) so that you essentially have bendable wire to work with.

Second, measure out and cut a length of wire about two and a half times the height of your can. (ex. My can was 4-1/2" tall so I cut a piece of wire about 15" ) Use yosnipe nosed pliers to cut the wire. Cut a second piece of wire the same length so that you have two pieces to work with (each one will make one handle)

Note: The measurements do not have to be exact, in all honesty you could probably just eyeball it, so don't stress being too meticulous here.

Third, using your flat nosed pliers bend and shape one wire into a rectangular shape, shape the wire to the size you desire your handles to be. (ex. I wanted my handto be about 2-1/2" wide and 4" long). Repeat this for your second handle.

Fourth, measure and cut off 2 pieces of the cardboard tube, each a litt le shorter than the width of your handle. (ex. my handle was 2-1/2" wide so I cut off two 2" pieceof cardboard, one for each handle)

Finally, slide the cardboard piece onto your wire and twist and seal the wire with your flat nosed pliers.

you should end up with two rectangular handles, complete with cardboard grips.




Image Notes1. This is what your aiming for, nothing too fancy or precise as you can see

Image Notes1. I was able to untwist this with my hands, very simple

Image Notes1. Here are the hangers after being untwisted

Image Notes1. Just patiently shape out the rectangular handles you desire

Image Notes1. Here I snipped off some excess wire




Image Notes1. Once I shaped out some rough rectangles I cut off some cardboard tubing forthe handle grip.




Step 4:Grab Your Can! (once it's frozen)Step 4. Once your can is completely frozen (I let mine sit overnight) retrieve it from the freezer, grab a towel, hammer, and nail (or screwdriver) and get ready to pound outsome ventilation holes for your stove.

First, set your can down on the towel.

Second, grab a hammer and nail (or screwdriver) and use them like a hammer and chisel to punch out ventilation holes around the bottom half of the can. The idea isallow oxygen in through the bottom of the stove to help feed the f lames. Punch out the holes in whatever pattern you desire.




Image Notes1. I found that the screwdriver worked very well, but you must use one without aplastic handle or you'll just wind up breaking the handle with the hammer.

Image Notes1. I decided to punch four rows of holes about 1/2" apart around the can. I think itcame out rather nicely.

Image Notes1. After freezing, the bottom of the can was pushed out. I was able to hammerback down during the next step.




Step 5:Get That Ice Out!Step 5. Once you're done punching your holes, simply run the can under some hot water to melt the ice enough for it to slide out of the can.

Note:I noticed that the bottom of my can had been pushed out a bit when it was frozen, if this happens to you just hammer it back down into place after removing the

Image Notes1. This whole process took about 30 seconds

Image Notes




1. Inside looks nice

Image Notes1. A few taps of the hammer and the bottom of the can was flat once again

Image Notes1. Success! No pushed out bottom here




Step 6:Cut That Can!

Step 6.

It's time to make the at tachments for your handles.

First, mark off a 2"x2" square on the top half of the can.

Second, mark off another 2" x 2" square on the opposite side of the can.

Third, using your snipe nosed pliers and scissors cut the two vertical lines on the square, leaving the horizontal line as a mark for where you'll bend the can. You'reessentially creating a flap which you will pull down, (repeat this step for the opposite side as well)

Finally, bend the flap down, toward the outside of the can, and trim off all but roughly 1" or so of the flap. (do this on both sides of the can)

Safety Note: Be very very careful when cutting and bending the can, those are some sharp edges!




Step 7:Attach Those Handles!

Step 7. Time to fasten those handles.

First, take one of your handles and place the non-cardboard gripped side underneath the remaining bit of flap.

Second, take your flat nosed pliers and bend the flap down and around the handle. Ideally you should be able move the hand up and down without it slipping out. If itslips out just pop it back in and re-bend until it stays put.

Image Notes




Image Notes1. Note: I hadn't cut the flap on the opposite side of the can yet.

1. This may take a few trys before it bends just right

Image Notes1. The end product should look something like this




Step 8:Finished!

There you have it, your very own Tin Can Camping Stove !

Now take it for a test run!




Step 9:Test Run!

To test out the stove I wanted to see how long it'd take for it to boil 3 cups of water.

The Run Down

Added some kindling to the stove and set it ablaze (note: Birch bark is an excellent fire-starter)Let it burn for about 2 mins before setting the pot of water atop the stoveAdded kindling as needed through the slots on top sides of the stove

The Total

15 mins to boil 3 cups of water! Not too shabby for a little stove.

Thank you kindly for checking out my instructable, best of luck if you make your own!

Cheers,Paul




Image Notes1. nice array of sticks and birch bark

Image Notes1. Camping Tip: Birch bark is an amazing firestarter




Image Notes1. Before being placed on the stove




Image Notes1. Kindling can be added as needed through these slots

Image Notes1. Extinguishing is simple, just add water and let it drain




Image Notes1. Boiling Water after 15 mins!



Image Notes1. After adding water the stove is cool enough to pick up again

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