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Started by 666_pack, March 04, 2010, 03:25:25 PM

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March 04, 2010, 03:25:25 PM Last Edit: March 04, 2010, 04:17:21 PM by 666_pack
saw thsi on BCUK and thought it might be fun to give a go as it looks to be far more durable then the standard pop can stove.



http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53533

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chris

#1
March 04, 2010, 04:11:32 PM
lol when I saw "meths stone" in the title I expected it to be something along the lines of the weather stone!

666_pack

#2
March 04, 2010, 04:20:19 PM
Quote from: chris_8764 on March 04, 2010, 04:11:32 PM
lol when I saw "meths stone" in the title I expected it to be something along the lines of the weather stone!

I really must pay more attention ;D.

Were u thinking somethig along the lines of.

  • find stone
  • cover in meths

  • light
  • hold put till rolling boil

I just might work.[/list]
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suspectmonkey

#3
March 04, 2010, 04:23:38 PM
Excellent, looks just like a Whitebox stove but at a fraction of the cost.  Let us know how you get on, wouldn't mind having a go at one of these as well!

Whilst on the subject... what was that fuel you were using with your Trangia Mini at the Donard Wood camp?  Could it be used with this type of stove?

666_pack

#4
March 04, 2010, 04:26:39 PM
It was just ethanol. Same as meths buth with out the dye or methanol to make it toxic to winos.(it burns cleaner thats the reason i use it.)
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chris

#5
March 04, 2010, 04:34:48 PM
lol i was indeed! I wonder how long a stone would burn for if you soaked it in meths over night? Not very light weight tho ;D

RedLeader

#6
March 04, 2010, 04:36:29 PM
I wonder how dangerous it is to dismantle an aerosol?

suspectmonkey

#7
March 04, 2010, 04:42:29 PM
Where can you get ethanol though?  I didnt think it was commercially available, and we are stuck with meths instead...?  Just the whole thing came to mind as there was an article in TGO about meths this month.  Strange subject but interesting none the less!  

RedLeader

#8
March 04, 2010, 04:43:42 PM
I don't think you can buy ethanol unless you have a good reason (incase you drink it).

Quote from: suspectmonkey on March 04, 2010, 04:42:29 PM
Where can you get ethanol though?  I didnt think it was commercially available, and we are stuck with meths instead...?  Just the whole thing came to mind as there was an article in TGO about meths this month.  Strange subject but interesting none the less!  

666_pack

#9
March 04, 2010, 04:46:05 PM
Quote from: chris_8764 on March 04, 2010, 04:34:48 PM
lol i was indeed! I wonder how long a stone would burn for if you soaked it in meths over night? Not very light weight tho ;D

Chris chris chris. You find a suitable stone on site ;D
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Matthew

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March 04, 2010, 07:16:42 PM
Quote from: J on March 04, 2010, 04:43:42 PM
I don't think you can buy ethanol unless you have a good reason (incase you drink it).

Quote from: suspectmonkey on March 04, 2010, 04:42:29 PM
Where can you get ethanol though?  I didnt think it was commercially available, and we are stuck with meths instead...?  Just the whole thing came to mind as there was an article in TGO about meths this month.  Strange subject but interesting none the less! 

As far as the Chemistry Technician in Work told me, you need a licence to have the stuff, this being said I opted for Acetone but I am not sure about that as a stove fuel. I Bought 2.5L for seven quid via work but for non-school use, it was £22. You can buy ethanol as long as it is used in the building covered by the license.....

Quick test in the garage there reveals that it does burn very well...
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