You're more than welcome my friend! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one :) Thanks for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a generous comment... it really means a lot to me!
Beautiful and easy. I made one. I had been using penny stoves. Nothing compares to this. Thank you so much for the video, it brought a smile to my face when this stove worked!:)
In south Australia it's either too hot or too wet to have a camp fire. But with your alcohol stove vids have always provided a hot meal out on the trial no-matter what the conditions. thanks to you John, showing us how to make effective stoves with a verity of free materials and minimal tools, there is no reason not to throw one of these beauties in your pack.
Love it! Just successfully built two in about a half hour out of standard 12ounce soda cans! Nice even burn, and the satisfaction of having not spent money on a stove!!! Thank you for the fantastically well done vid! Keep em coming.
I have seen so many tutorials, but yours was simple and precise. When others over discuss a step, it can make it a bit confusing. Thank you sir for a new video to add to my favorites.
So luv how-to videos with no talking, especially the incessant talking all too common. Sweet and to the point with your video making the point for you. Well done.
i've been watching your vids for a few weeks now. since subscribing to your channel I have made it my morning routine to check of any of your new vids. starting the day with intenseangler and coffee, haa… the perfect morning wake-up Thanks John
This DIY vid showed me how to cut the bottoms out of cans. Thank you for that. I make stoves a lot like this design but I made larger 1/8th inch jets, and reduced the number of jets to 12. I can boil two cups of 58 degree water in 6 minutes on 1/2-5/8 OZ alcohol. I use the larger jets to reduce the pressure so the stove will work with small pot's. I own two of your X-Lite stoves. Love them!
thanks fella's that was a great help .. and to intenseangler, thanks very much for your video, it was easy to understand and follow ... THANK you for not blabbing on and on and on like most tutorials ... i made my first stove and it came out stellar ... can't wait to use it on the trail
This is a great video John! I have watched most of your videos in the last 3 days. I have learnt so much and I can't wait to go out on an adventure with a friend using the tips you gave us, Beginning my 3rd attempt at a stove now. My last two didn't go so well but with this tutorial I think it'll work out this time.
I watch your video and like the way you have guided. I appreciate ur work... a lot...this is awesome.. I just liked it.. its just amazing...Thank u vry vry much....
i like this design! Thanks! keep up the great work!! (please don't even think of paying any mind to the trollers and creeps who leave nasty comments!! we know they couldn't build ANYTHING!!!) Thanks for posting!!
I have realised that a lot of my searching on how videos it has brought me to your videos so you got my sub....keep up the good work and great video btw
Did it!!!! Thanks!!!. The only problem I had was joining the sections together. The top part still wouldn't slide in to the bottom part. So I heated just a little bit the upper part while placing it in another can to widen it like shown in the video, and with some perseverence, it slided it :D Glad I did it. Thanks!
I like how you started out with inches and went to cm. ha ha. Not a criticism at all my friend. Just made me chuckle. Thanks for making such great videos. I really enjoy them.
Man, you are getting the accolades, deservedly so. Not one rivet - I'm an old guy and I've hated rivets all my life. If the need be, I'd use #4nut & bolt but never a rivet. Your fabrication was very professionally done - kudos to you, loved your video. I'll be making one little stove using your video. Thanks.
Thanks buddy :-) I definitely agree with ya on the potential uses for these types of stoves extending beyond merely backpacking and hiking. I even bring one along now on all day fishing trips... makes for a quick meal or even just a hot cup of coffee while out on the water :-) All the best my friend!
Thanks for the tutorial "John of course'. Still loving your vids. Just built and tested this and found it brings 2 cups of water to a roiling boil in 5.48, ran out of fuel (Heet) at 6.15. That in perfect windless conditions on a warm evening at 6000Ft (so boil is only 200*f not 212). That too close for comfort, I don't think I would ever rely on this design. Not enough fuel capacity. Look forward to your next vid. BTW caught a couple of whopping trout at Chessman Res the other day. Delicious!
Just slip the two together huh? First top wouldn't go on and I split it trying to stretch it. Second one crushed the first bottom. Eventually got the second two to go together but man I think I may have expanded my neighbors vocabulary a bit. But once that part was done it didn't take 10 minutes and I was heating water. I did make the holes 1/32" since I had a bit that small and with one ounce of heet it heated just over a cup of water in about 4 minutes. (which I then made coffee from) Many thanks..
Thank you very much my friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one :) I really appreciate you watching and commenting in Indonesia... it means a lot to me brother.
Persistence usually causes me to mess up the stove, lol. Seriously though... I've found that if you simply press another can of the same size into the piece that will be the exterior, it flairs it out just enough so that both sections slide right together with no trouble at all. Hope that helps....
I am going to do this for sure! thanks. Sorry for the noob question but I am new to stoves (usually I just use the fire and a lightweight pot). But where do you put the alcohol exactly? And what type of alcohol do you use?
I made several versions of the alcohol stove. The easiest by far is using a $1 metal camping bottle from the dollar store. Cut off 3 inches from the top, as well as 3 inches from the bottom. Use a file and make a groove across the top to feel fuel. Turn the top piece upside down and drop it into the bottom piece, then force it down until the tip of the top touches the bottom. I used a vice so squish them together. Drill some holes around the center and you're done. Just add fuel and light.
if you use 15 jets you get better fuel economy. you also get better fuel economy by putting the jets closer to the top. Taller flames means more fuel is being consumed
That looked easy enough to make my only question is what type of alcohol are you using. I never used an alcohol stove before so I wouldn't know what to use. By the way this is definitely going in my fav videos. Thanks for the tips.
I've built a couple different types of EtOH stoves now, and this one is the best I've tried. I used 8.4oz Red Bull cans for mine and it weighs 7.1g. Filled with 1oz of 190-proof Everclear it boiled 16oz water in 6min after blooming in 30sec, and then burned a total of 12:20. I did get some yellow flames, and a bit more flame than I want (licked up over the edges of my 550ml TOAKS mug just a bit) so per a Reddit recommendation I tried diluting the Everclear with water. It's hard to measure such small amounts but I think I used about .4oz alcohol and .1oz water, which did tone the flames way down and made them all blue but burned out in 12:30 just at a simmer (210F on my meat thermometer). Still, that's killer fuel efficiency. I will play around and see if I can nail down the speed/efficiency sweet spot. Also intend to try HEET (yellow bottle) and see how that works, but I prefer Everclear...more expensive, but can also be used as a disinfectant (or an intoxicant) and is just generally less toxic. Anyway, this is a great design, not to tough to make, and works really well. Going to be my go-to backpacking stove, thanks a ton.
Oh I forgot to mention that the first time I tried to build it I messed up and crumpled the inner layer when pressing the outer two together. I think I made it just a little too small in diameter, but it was also curious to me why you specified 4mm for that strip when all your other measurements were imperial. The second time around I made the strip 1.5in (4mm is about 1.57) and made sure it slotted down into the very bottom of the can-bottom channel, and it worked perfectly.
I'm really happy to hear that you like this stove so much brother. It's one of my personal favorites as well out of all of the stoves that I've built over the years. I appreciate all of the stats that you included based on your own usage. The Everclear as a fuel source is one that I haven't tried, but after reading your comment you can bet I'll be giving it a shot (pun intended, haha). I've always used HEET personally, and have never had any issues at all... performs great. I do like the idea of using Everclear for it's multipurpose uses though 👍 I'm stoked to hear that this will be your new go-to backpacking stove... that's just awesome man! You'll definitely have to let me know how you like it after one of your trips (if you don't mind of course). Anyhow... thanks a bunch for taking the time to watch and comment Hunter... really means a lot man.
Fantastic and beautiful! Love it! Thanks!
You're more than welcome my friend! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one :) Thanks for taking the time to watch and for leaving such a generous comment... it really means a lot to me!
Brother your work is under appreciated, you are a true craftsmen no doubt about it.....
Beautiful and easy. I made one. I had been using penny stoves. Nothing compares to this. Thank you so much for the video, it brought a smile to my face when this stove worked!:)
In south Australia it's either too hot or too wet to have a camp fire. But with your alcohol stove vids have always provided a hot meal out on the trial no-matter what the conditions. thanks to you John, showing us how to make effective stoves with a verity of free materials and minimal tools, there is no reason not to throw one of these beauties in your pack.
Love it! Just successfully built two in about a half hour out of standard 12ounce soda cans! Nice even burn, and the satisfaction of having not spent money on a stove!!! Thank you for the fantastically well done vid! Keep em coming.
Thanks for the painters tape tip. "So that is why I can not get a good hole when I make an alcohol stove!!"
Thanls again!!
I have seen so many tutorials, but yours was simple and precise. When others over discuss a step, it can make it a bit confusing. Thank you sir for a new video to add to my favorites.
Best camera work i've seen for a stove build yet.
This is a great step by step guide- Thank you! And I think the non-vocal instruction method with a backing track is very clear
So luv how-to videos with no talking, especially the incessant talking all too common. Sweet and to the point with your video making the point for you. Well done.
Very nice John! I luv these DIY projects!! Thnx for sharing with us.
See ya on the next Adventure....Scott
i've been watching your vids for a few weeks now. since subscribing to your channel I have made it my morning routine to check of any of your new vids.
starting the day with intenseangler and coffee, haa… the perfect morning wake-up
Thanks John
That background music rocks. I sometimes hit one of your how-to videos to play in the background while I build my own stoves.
Thanks my friend. I'm really glad to hear that these DIY vids help out in some way.
All the best!
This DIY vid showed me how to cut the bottoms out of cans. Thank you for that.
I make stoves a lot like this design but I made larger 1/8th inch jets, and reduced the number of jets to 12.
I can boil two cups of 58 degree water in 6 minutes on 1/2-5/8 OZ alcohol.
I use the larger jets to reduce the pressure so the stove will work with small pot's.
I own two of your X-Lite stoves. Love them!
Thanks Scott, I appreciate that. Hope all's well over your way Brother!
thanks fella's that was a great help .. and to intenseangler, thanks very much for your video, it was easy to understand and follow ... THANK you for not blabbing on and on and on like most tutorials ... i made my first stove and it came out stellar ... can't wait to use it on the trail
This is a great video John! I have watched most of your videos in the last 3 days. I have learnt so much and I can't wait to go out on an adventure with a friend using the tips you gave us, Beginning my 3rd attempt at a stove now. My last two didn't go so well but with this tutorial I think it'll work out this time.
Excellant tutorial on one of the better stoves, thanks for sharing this design.
John, you know I am a big fan of your stoves. Thanks for showing ! You are a craftsman for sure, keep up the great work ! Happy Trails my friend.
I watch your video and like the way you have guided. I appreciate ur work... a lot...this is awesome.. I just liked it.. its just amazing...Thank u vry vry much....
The ones I build never turn out looking that good. Well done!
Awesome video and even better music, thanks for doing it right.
that is like the most perfect can stove ive seen
I've made one using some small Redbull cans. Great little stove too I must say. Thanks for the vids brother.
wow, that was awesome, enjoyed the music too. You got skillz. Thanks for another simple DIY Project!
i like this design! Thanks! keep up the great work!!
(please don't even think of paying any mind to the trollers and creeps who leave nasty comments!! we know they couldn't build ANYTHING!!!)
Thanks for posting!!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing... Guess I 'need' to make ANOTHER alcohol stove!
nothing new,but i enjoyed this video ..simply GOOD JOB MAN!
I have realised that a lot of my searching on how videos it has brought me to your videos so you got my sub....keep up the good work and great video btw
You make it look so easy.
thanks for the vid, i just made one normally i make the penny stoves but ive always wanted to give this one a shot
Did it!!!! Thanks!!!. The only problem I had was joining the sections together. The top part still wouldn't slide in to the bottom part. So I heated just a little bit the upper part while placing it in another can to widen it like shown in the video, and with some perseverence, it slided it :D Glad I did it. Thanks!
I found that using a full can to do the widening worked better than an empty. The can is just a little stiffer under pressure.
Nice build. Thanks for sharing.
Great now everybody got one! Lol Loved the new intro to. very nice John! Take care bro!
Great stove John! Gave it a shot and is now my go-to water boiler.
great video. thanks for the concise directions
thank you very clear and concise video! nice music too
I've seen a few of these videos on how to make these stoves...gotta admit, this one's the cleverest.
You make all of the steps look so easy!
I like how you started out with inches and went to cm. ha ha. Not a criticism at all my friend. Just made me chuckle. Thanks for making such great videos. I really enjoy them.
Well done very nice and so easy thanks a lot
Thanks John great instructional video, now even I can make it. I hope, LOL. Jim
Thank you for the kind compliment my friend... much appreciated!
Man, you are getting the accolades, deservedly so. Not one rivet - I'm an old guy and I've hated rivets all my life. If the need be, I'd use #4nut & bolt but never a rivet. Your fabrication was very professionally done - kudos to you, loved your video. I'll be making one little stove using your video. Thanks.
Thanks Brother... much appreciated!
really, really nice!!gonna make one right tomorrow!! thanks!!
Ótimo vídeo Parabéns 👍👍🇧🇷
MAGNIFICO, BRAVO!!!!
Just made it and it works great! Thanks bro
I like all your stoves
Lol awesome imma try it this weekend thanks !
Nice build. Thanks.
Thanks buddy :-)
I definitely agree with ya on the potential uses for these types of stoves extending beyond merely backpacking and hiking. I even bring one along now on all day fishing trips... makes for a quick meal or even just a hot cup of coffee while out on the water :-)
All the best my friend!
Cleanest one I have ever seen
Thanks for the tutorial "John of course'. Still loving your vids.
Just built and tested this and found it brings 2 cups of water to a roiling boil in 5.48, ran out of fuel (Heet) at 6.15. That in perfect windless conditions on a warm evening at 6000Ft (so boil is only 200*f not 212). That too close for comfort, I don't think I would ever rely on this design. Not enough fuel capacity.
Look forward to your next vid.
BTW caught a couple of whopping trout at Chessman Res the other day. Delicious!
Thanks Brother!
Really cool looking stove.
Cool video to.
Nice little tutorial, but, as you know, I burn wood! Nice little stove!
Thanks Jim. Not too big of a "secret" in this one, but had to start somewhere ;-)
Great video! i am going to try it. THANKS
Nice DIY video John, thanks for sharing the secrets :-)
That is awesome man.
I do that just to confuse myself. Works pretty good too I must say, lol.
Thanks for the kind words by the way... much appreciated :-)
awsome vid thanks john i think ill go make just for fun:) take care.
Groovy stove man.
The music could be better, but the ideas he comes up with are awesome!!!
Awesome vid. the best instruction one yet!
this one, i'm going to actually make!
Just slip the two together huh? First top wouldn't go on and I split it trying to stretch it. Second one crushed the first bottom. Eventually got the second two to go together but man I think I may have expanded my neighbors vocabulary a bit. But once that part was done it didn't take 10 minutes and I was heating water. I did make the holes 1/32" since I had a bit that small and with one ounce of heet it heated just over a cup of water in about 4 minutes. (which I then made coffee from) Many thanks..
clean and simple.
Good job
thanks 4 sharing!
Killer, man! Thumbs up.
I added this one to my Favorites I'll be making one !!!
great job!
Very nice....I have got too a DIY alcohol stove....saludos de BILLIG CAMPER desde Alemania.
The music isn't the best but the ideas he comes up with are awesome!!!
Great job, I'll be aadding this one soon.
luarbiasa mas broww..salam satu hoby dari indonesia....
Thank you very much my friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed this one :)
I really appreciate you watching and commenting in Indonesia... it means a lot to me brother.
Thanks my friend :-)
AMAZING!
Cool thanks----now we be cookin
Cool vid, great idea!
Persistence usually causes me to mess up the stove, lol. Seriously though... I've found that if you simply press another can of the same size into the piece that will be the exterior, it flairs it out just enough so that both sections slide right together with no trouble at all. Hope that helps....
I am going to do this for sure! thanks. Sorry for the noob question but I am new to stoves (usually I just use the fire and a lightweight pot). But where do you put the alcohol exactly? And what type of alcohol do you use?
good job
I made several versions of the alcohol stove. The easiest by far is using a $1 metal camping bottle from the dollar store.
Cut off 3 inches from the top, as well as 3 inches from the bottom.
Use a file and make a groove across the top to feel fuel.
Turn the top piece upside down and drop it into the bottom piece, then force it down until the tip of the top touches the bottom. I used a vice so squish them together.
Drill some holes around the center and you're done. Just add fuel and light.
very well done sir :)
Great ! 👍
Great vid, like your intro and music! Good job. I need a v8 so I can build a stove
You're very welcome. Hope it works out good for ya!
Great video it's more a V-16 to me because of it's 16 jets holes😀👍👌
if you use 15 jets you get better fuel economy.
you also get better fuel economy by putting the jets closer to the top. Taller flames means more fuel is being consumed
well done
Thanks :-)
I try to do...
... thanks amigo!!!
thanks men!!
nice stove
That looked easy enough to make my only question is what type of alcohol are you using. I never used an alcohol stove before so I wouldn't know what to use. By the way this is definitely going in my fav videos. Thanks for the tips.
I've built a couple different types of EtOH stoves now, and this one is the best I've tried. I used 8.4oz Red Bull cans for mine and it weighs 7.1g. Filled with 1oz of 190-proof Everclear it boiled 16oz water in 6min after blooming in 30sec, and then burned a total of 12:20. I did get some yellow flames, and a bit more flame than I want (licked up over the edges of my 550ml TOAKS mug just a bit) so per a Reddit recommendation I tried diluting the Everclear with water. It's hard to measure such small amounts but I think I used about .4oz alcohol and .1oz water, which did tone the flames way down and made them all blue but burned out in 12:30 just at a simmer (210F on my meat thermometer). Still, that's killer fuel efficiency. I will play around and see if I can nail down the speed/efficiency sweet spot. Also intend to try HEET (yellow bottle) and see how that works, but I prefer Everclear...more expensive, but can also be used as a disinfectant (or an intoxicant) and is just generally less toxic. Anyway, this is a great design, not to tough to make, and works really well. Going to be my go-to backpacking stove, thanks a ton.
Oh I forgot to mention that the first time I tried to build it I messed up and crumpled the inner layer when pressing the outer two together. I think I made it just a little too small in diameter, but it was also curious to me why you specified 4mm for that strip when all your other measurements were imperial. The second time around I made the strip 1.5in (4mm is about 1.57) and made sure it slotted down into the very bottom of the can-bottom channel, and it worked perfectly.
I'm really happy to hear that you like this stove so much brother. It's one of my personal favorites as well out of all of the stoves that I've built over the years. I appreciate all of the stats that you included based on your own usage. The Everclear as a fuel source is one that I haven't tried, but after reading your comment you can bet I'll be giving it a shot (pun intended, haha). I've always used HEET personally, and have never had any issues at all... performs great. I do like the idea of using Everclear for it's multipurpose uses though 👍 I'm stoked to hear that this will be your new go-to backpacking stove... that's just awesome man! You'll definitely have to let me know how you like it after one of your trips (if you don't mind of course). Anyhow... thanks a bunch for taking the time to watch and comment Hunter... really means a lot man.
Editing helps alot ;-)