TheAlmightyClaw Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I was looking at what I could get to light natural coals when I am out and about because the weather is finally becoming spring again. I saw this alcohol burning camping stove for like $9 shipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/0-3-oz-Backpack-Campin...bayphotohosting It says alcohol burns above 750 F. I was wondering how long it would take to light natrual coals this way, or what other ideas people have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/If you buy it off ebay you are getting ripped off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAnt06 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product...66_front200.jpgYou can buy it at WalMart for $13.00. I use these and they work great. Propane burns above 2000F. Takes me about 30 seconds to get the natural coals from my fire pit (Yeah, I just grab coals right as they're made) started. Edited March 26, 2008 by TheAnt06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzZ Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Blow torch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbean422 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 yeah blow tourch all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanij Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i like that stove, its just soo smexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (AzZ @ Mar 26 2008, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Blow torch QUOTE (jbean422 @ Mar 26 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeah blow tourch all the way! Used one with AKammendzind and Jordanneff...didnt light them thoroughly and ruined that bowl...the last little bit of Kamal Strawberry too...I loved that blend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (indian_villager @ Mar 26 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/If you buy it off ebay you are getting ripped off! Just about to try this out =) I am predicting 100% Fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanij Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Mar 26 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (indian_villager @ Mar 26 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/If you buy it off ebay you are getting ripped off! Just about to try this out =) I am predicting 100% FailYou predicting your building skills will cause 100% fail or the stove itself is 100% fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (Seanij @ Mar 26 2008, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Mar 26 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (indian_villager @ Mar 26 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/If you buy it off ebay you are getting ripped off! Just about to try this out =) I am predicting 100% FailYou predicting your building skills will cause 100% fail or the stove itself is 100% fail?My building skills, I got it finished I have been working on since the last time i posted.......It came out all right, its a bitch to get it to fit together so I am hoping I did it right. Im going to get some rubbing alcohol this weekend and try it out. I have to say from what I have read about this little thing, Im impressed this looks like a way better way to head coals instead of a coil burner. Im not holding my breath on this but it looks promising. BTW for 9 bucks total it is so worth it. I would rather pay then try and make one of these again, also it looks like it will hold up better.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiintballa182 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 blow torch never worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 http://www.bernzomatic.com/bernzomatic/con...ernzoProd10001613-15 bucks at a hardware store. Works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiintballa182 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 you can honestly say thats worked for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Yes how did it not work for you? Crank it all the way open it lights coals faster then anything else I have ever tried. I personally do not own one since I use my stove to light coals and have no problem waiting for them to light.But at my friends house thats all they use. If I had money to spare I would probably get one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*HOT&SMOKING* Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (indian_villager @ Mar 26 2008, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Stove/If you buy it off ebay you are getting ripped off!That stove is pretty cool!!! I think I am going to make one!! Home-made stove FTW-H&S Edited March 27, 2008 by *HOT&SMOKING* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiintballa182 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 QUOTE (voski @ Mar 27 2008, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes how did it not work for you? Crank it all the way open it lights coals faster then anything else I have ever tried. I personally do not own one since I use my stove to light coals and have no problem waiting for them to light.But at my friends house thats all they use. If I had money to spare I would probably get one too.its very possible that i just suck, but when i tried to use one they diddnt light the whole way through, and tasted like burnt asshair(by them i mean jap naturals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 QUOTE (bryankphotography @ Mar 27 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (voski @ Mar 27 2008, 03:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes how did it not work for you? Crank it all the way open it lights coals faster then anything else I have ever tried. I personally do not own one since I use my stove to light coals and have no problem waiting for them to light.But at my friends house thats all they use. If I had money to spare I would probably get one too.its very possible that i just suck, but when i tried to use one they diddnt light the whole way through, and tasted like burnt asshair(by them i mean jap naturals)Oh I see you just didn't apply enough heat. When Did you stop lighting the coal? I usually wait until the entire thing is white and theres a layer of ash so when I blow it off its red underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushbr Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 i'd say blowtorch or campfireboth would work very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Anything hot should work I mean you could probably put them on your cars headers and they would eventually light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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