Comments on Brian's Backpacking Blog: Alcohol Stove Mass Production?

Oh no, you're not shallow - I'm with you o...

2011-12-14T16:12:23.092-05:00

Oh no, you're not shallow - I'm with you on this. The only way to guarantee there will be no wrinkles on the inside it to make a custom CNC die for making these (that's what Tinnie at Minibull Designs did) - that said there are things you can do to improve your chances. I've had a few that have come out "perfect".

1) Use a light oil or machine grease to coat the inside curved edge of the top piece being used to roll the bottom piece over.
2) Apply steady and even pressure from start to finish in one move
3) make sure that you are applying the pressure perfectly flat/perpendicular to the top lip so that the roll happens evenly

If you can do you best with these three items, you'll eventually get some perfect ones. I know they will still all work, but it's nice to get them as close to perfect as possible right?

Have you found any tried-and-true method to making...

2011-12-14T14:48:31.494-05:00

Have you found any tried-and-true method to making sure you don't end up with those wrinkled insides? I know its probably only cosmetic, but hey, I'm shallow. :)

I have used the very first end cap dozens of times...

2011-12-14T11:50:28.537-05:00

I have used the very first end cap dozens of times to make these stoves. You only need to have one of the upper pieces to crank out lots of these stoves. Tip: Smear a small amount of grease or oil inside the upper cup template to ease the rollover action - I've found this makes much smoother rolls.

Using the press is nice and convenient for sure, but a vice will get the job done.

Great question, I'd have to check for you. Of ...

2011-12-14T11:48:01.576-05:00

Great question, I'd have to check for you. Of course it depends on how tall your upper (mold) is that you are using.

Nevermind. I just made one. Turned out pretty well...

2011-12-13T23:12:27.032-05:00

Nevermind. I just made one. Turned out pretty well. I don't have a press so I muscled it out on a vice. I gave it an extra quarter turn and crushed it a bit but it works like a charm.

What is the total required clearance in the press ...

2011-12-13T20:47:59.449-05:00

What is the total required clearance in the press for the can pieces and plate to fit?

If you don't profit from reproducing or otherw...

2011-12-06T22:10:57.761-05:00

If you don't profit from reproducing or otherwise take credit for another's design, then it is not stealing. I was referring the paragraph in your blog:

>So I'll leave it up to you all to decide if you want me to make >my stoves available to purchase online. If I get enough >responses via e-mail (see my profile) or comments to this >post I'll set up a Paypal e-commerce site and some pages >specifically for purchasing my stoves and go from there.

To do this clearly would be.

I'm in the same boat as you. I have the same press. I'm making the same stoves and everybody is encouraging me to market them. To do that though, would be unethical. IMHO.

Eric

Well I don't actually sell them, I just make t...

2011-06-02T13:39:27.478-05:00

Well I don't actually sell them, I just make them for my own personal use and experimentation. I give full credit to Tiny and make sure to link back to him as the originator. I'm not trying to hide the fact that he came up with the concept that I am using to make my own version. I'm hoping Tinny would approve of me trying to learn how to make something myself.

I think it would be stealing. This is Tinny's...

2011-06-02T08:34:28.492-05:00

I think it would be stealing. This is Tinny's design and he sells them. We all complain when China rips off products and floods the market with them driving down their value. What's the difference here?