Hi CS fans,

We've been getting CS since 1995, and as someone recently said the only problem with CS is that it comes out bi-monthly.

I've been lurking and otherwise just plain forgot about this forum, until I was looking for another subject.

I've been working on some web pages and invite the CS gang over to visit: http://home.att.net/~ofuzzy1/alcohol.htm It is a big and detailed page.

Any and all comments are welcome.

And permission is granted for CS to publish and make the necessary changes for magazine publication.

Fondly,

Perry the Fuzzy One

-- (perry@ofuzzy1.com), February 15, 2001

Answers

That is very cool Fuzzy. Neat idea. How about those extra large cans that juice comes in? Does it have to be aluminum?

-- Cindy in Ky (solidrockranch@hotmail.com), February 17, 2001.

Fuzzy, Very nice. I'll try this in the dirt pit out back first to be on the safe side. thanks.

-- Jay Blair in N. AL (jayblair678@yahoo.com), February 17, 2001.

There should not be a problem with using a larger can but you really want to use aluminum since it won't rust and is easy to work with. And some alloy cans won't handle the heat. How do you know if it is an alloy can, I don't know. Most Soda and beer cans are aluminum. I've used coke, pepsi, and others popular drinks with excellent results. I only had a problem with the fosters' can.

-- (perry@ofuzzy1.com), February 17, 2001.

Very interesting, Perry (Fuzzy)! Back during the Y2K heyday, I recall someone mentioned using a coffee can with a roll of TP in it with about a half inch or inch of alcohol as a "warming stove" for stranded vehicle emergencies. (in snow strandings??) You just REMINDED me I wanted to get GET DANGEROUS sometime and test one of those babies. Hmmm... Now, if Mommy will just let me have some PLAYtime.............................................................. ..........(aren't guys silly)

-- Action Dude (theactiondude@yahoo.com), February 17, 2001.

Along these same lines, I've learned how to keep cozy when camping - or in an emergency (carry supplies in your vehicle) - if you don't have a way to obtain heat, and you don't want carbon monoxide poisoning.

Supplies needed: a one pound coffee can with the plastic lid; one pint rubbing alcohol; one roll toilet paper (you can use the cheaper stuff), and a flat surface away from flammable items.

Remove the cardboad roll from the center of the toilet paper.

Place the toilet paper roll in the coffee can.

Pour the rubbing alcohol over the toilet paper roll.

Wait a few seconds and then light the top.

The toilet paper doesn't burn, it's the wick. The can itself doesn't get hot, only the top does.

One pint of rubbing alcohol will keep you comfortable for up to 24 hours.

Blow out the flame when you're thru with it. When cool, cover the can with the plastic lid. This will prevent the alcohol from evaporating.

I've always been in a small enough space where one can has sufficed, but you could use as many as you need.

-- ~Rogo (rogo2020@yahoo.com), February 17, 2001.

Rogo, That sounds just like the description I heard, except they used it in a car, without somehow using up all the available o2.

-- Action Dude (theactiondude@yahoo.com), February 17, 2001.

Actiondude, that's why I mentioned carrying the supplies in your vehicle....good for emergencies.

-- ~Rogo (rogo2020@yahoo.com), February 17, 2001.

thata an ols travelers trick,, ecept a cotton t shirt is used for the wick and another can is used to boil water,, have used it myself on camping trips

-- Stan (sopal@net-port.com), February 19, 2001.

Hey Guys, Here are a couple links to other alcohol stoves made from soda cans. More work, but still lightweight, and much more fuel efficient: http://members.home.net/d.h.j/stove/HighPerfAlcoholStove.html http://www.pcthiker.com/pages/gear/pepsistove.shtml I've made one similar to the second design, with the open center, and it worked great! Sierra

-- Sierra Bufe (sierrabufe@yahoo.com), February 11, 2002.