wow this looks fun bushcraft for whenever I can't get out.... i may try it this weekend :P
nice one, the small things really do make a big difference
Jeime.
Yeah I've made one of these once - I should make another and try different tin sizes. Basically the tin size & amount of wax you've got in it will dictate the burn-time and no doubt the density of the packed cardboard will effect how efficiently it burns.
As a test with my first one I used thin Chinese-food style tin (you know with the card-lids), I intended this one to be disposable, it did work well, I filled with old candle-ends & did have to use some extra T-Lights as those tins hold quite a lot!
It did seem to work well, although I'd like to try making some smaller, reusable tins before I could personally say that this is efficient for boiling or cooking etc. worth trying.
[QUOTE=klause;5274]I saw a clip on you tube whilst looking to make my own mehhs/alcohol cooker.
I had all the equipment in my house that's probibly why i made it.
(MOST PEOPLE WILL HAVE - WAX, CARDBOARD, TUNA TIN).
We take one out most times we go into the woods it boils a camping kettle no worries and has never let me down.
I wrapped some cardboard in tin foil for a wind guard and take three nails to rest/raise my kettle.
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Love the simplicity of this matey, i think that a trip to poundland and some Blue Peter stylee fettlin' could keep me busy whilst I get my kit together
"And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountain green?.....'Till we have built Jerusalem, In England's green and pleasant land."
Definitely going to have a go at one of these over the coming weekend and also try and make my own camping mug from an old bean can and some sheet metal or such. Can also modify then can burner and add some metal steps for the kettle" to sit on?
Know more, carry less!