Build A Wood Burning Stove from a Beer Can. Make Your Own Gear. Twig Stove.

In this video, I am in the workshop making a small word burning stove out of an old beer can. This is the first of three stove build videos that I will be making, all using recycled materials. I love making my own gear and always try to up-cycle materials whenever possible.
This project can easily be made using simple hand tools rather than the power tools and machinery that I use in the video. Hand tools are often cheap to buy second hand if you look at the online auction sites or rummage at car boot sales (flea markets) or yard sales.
I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching!
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[@jayoneill1533]

Simon, you’re the cleverest Bloke in the Woods !!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - I’m not, but thank you 😁

[@kingrafa3938]

Great job Simon. Simple but effective small stove.

[@Zeebad_1st]

Fascinating, crocs with socks...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂

[@rachaelwyatt754]

I love that open shot and have been waiting for it forever. "Simon a bloke in the" workshop :) You get into so many different places and I always comment to myself. "I wonder where Simon the bloke is today" :)

[@cindycrane4475]

You have made me want to cook and camp in the woods! Love me some Simon!❤️ Come visit us over here in the South! Mississippi, USA

[@dhession64]

Making "sumthin' outta nuthin' " is a laudable trait. You're only limited by your imagination and the circumstances of the moment. Well done, sir. A gentleman near me went to Walmart and used something similar to the stainless steel utensil holder you featured (it was a pen/pencil holder) and crafted a small stove out of it. A Dremel tool and some time was all he needed. Keep up the good work, sir. Thank you for what you do.

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

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[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Excellent video Simon 👍👍. I make mine from coffee cans 😀 , making a new one every year. Use it & abuse, I don't like wasting things. If I can give it another perpace in life , be4 you put it in to the recycling ♻️ binn 🤘

[@sanction7627]

Great to see you again, Sir. It has been too long since I heard "Good morning folks"......

[@annenewton5403]

Brilliant,we have made all sorts of things like this over the years.

[@alanclouner7021]

And just like that bam you got a stove, nicely done mate!! 👍😎

[@bergolli1]

Well done Simon. Cheers from Deutschland

[@thesteakdetective]

Simply Splendid Old Chap! ♨️👌

[@rykie5]

I swear Simon is probably the nicest bloke I've never met.... love the video's!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Ryk!

[@danielmartin9501]

Yesssss. The Make It videos are my absolute favourite!

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

It's good to see there's someone else in the world who knows how to use an army tin opener! My mates really struggle with those 🤣 they're the only ones I ever use for reliability reasons. Anyway, good project. I've got a couple of those cans that I've kept to get creative with. Thanks for the inspiration 👍😁

[@greetb9330]

So satisfying making improvised kit, love it. All best.

[@earlhayes2969]

Sounds like a great series Simon I would like to see a video of where and how you store all your gear all the best Earl 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s on my ‘list’ haha 👍

[@jimgeelan5949]

@@simonablokeinthewoods be careful Simon it sounds like Earl wants to rob you 😝

[@malfunction8165]

Another great video in the can.

[@benf3607]

You can't beat the multi-purpose FAXE love a good build it video

[@johnnybushman651]

Thanks for the video Simon, nice and simple stove and loved the Choice of Music too . Cheers.

[@marknthetrails7627]

always a pleasure

[@mattentwistle70]

Simon, a bloke in the Crocs 👍

[@GraysOutdoors]

Made one from an Illy tin. Worked brilliant 👍👍

[@robertlee8400]

Me & my next door neighbors grand son who’s 16 built one of these out of a old fire extinguisher , it’s ok but I asked for one of those fancy ones for Christmas . I got one & I just burned it in . It’s cool to see how titanium looks once it’s burned In , all the purples & blues & greens & oranges from the metal turning color . I used birch to start it & plum to get a hot long lasting Cole to keep the metal hot for a wile just so I knew the oils were burnt off of it . These things are great you can burn any dry tender in them & whip up some great grub & a hot drink in minutes .

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Nice one - Ti is a great material for stoves - strong, stable, light and cools quickly after use. Happy cooking Robert! 🔥

[@robertlee8400]

Keep up the great videos Simon & thanks for commenting on my comment , just a friend from across the pond in the U.S.A. stay safe out there & keep doing you , that’s all that counts .

[@iFyre]

Got a Dremel for Christmas and can't wait to test it out by making one of these

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Great tools! 👍👍

[@misolgit69]

well done that man can't wait to see what else is in pipeline

[@steveroberts1422]

One man's rubbish is another man's treasure. Great video Simon 👏

[@markhealy5574]

You just made my day! I love DIY stoves...family think I'm mad..don't really care though

[@jimrogers1853]

The kind of hobo stove a hobo would actually be proud of. Happy New Year Simon.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

AND a lucky hobo would enjoy emptying a can or two to seek out just the right one!

[@keithallan4956]

Right then, supermarket with a magnet for the can then off to the shed.....with some plasters, knowing me they will be required. Great make Simon and a happy new year to you and yours.

[@mikedelacruz3135]

What a cool D.I.Y project Sir Simon ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎!! Awesome episode. Cheers from across the pond-California

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Great project! Thanks for just being a down to earth Bloke enjoy your vedios and your light hearted styler. stay safe looking forward to tyhe next one. Snowing here in North Ga, USA

[@hammerhound168]

Thanks for the Vid, Simon. Hope you have fun on your trip.

[@peterstrafer3329]

Even so, it still would be good to see stuff made with very basic tools that most may have at home..

[@gcarson19]

You don’t say… I’m surprised Simon doesn’t hire you as a producer for his channel. You could always start your own channel as well…

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I might do a stove build just using cheap hand tools at some point 👍

[@ImEricdoingEricThings]

Simon that is a way better idea than the License Plate Stove I sent a pic of to you from here in the states a few years ago! Love your channel!

[@johnblock1432]

Thanks for the video, lots of tips. Better look for an old baking tray.

[@falafel4618]

Happy New Year - health & happiness to you Simon, your family and, last but not least, Maggie ❤

[@OregonMikeH]

Thanks Simon, this was fun. I was looking for a different Video due to your Instagram Notification, I sure appreciate those! I'll find it and in the mean time I'm sure going to enjoy this series as well. As Always Pal, Blessings from Oregon! ... Mike.

[@81clive]

Its amazing, what the simple bits, manufactured can be turned into. When I lived in South Africa, I was a Toolmaker for 15 years!! The acress to free material and machines was great, I have made some really cool stuff, Now going on 20 years later, I have bits here and stored back in South Africa!!

[@J0eBl0e]

That's brilliant. It's inspired me to do a project during my upcoming winter campout with friends. I'm going to see if I can make something like this with just a pair of snips and a church key can opener out in the middle of the woods, and then cook my dinner on it. I'll report back.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

A CHURCHKEY as a tool: that is a GREAT IDEA! No reason for the ventilation openings to be round. I suppose one problem would be punching the triangles far enough up and down on the body of the can? The churchkey would be perfect for making a few openings around the base of the can. I wonder if one would need as MANY openings as Simon used? I am INTERESTED in hearing how your project goes!😍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Great idea! Let me know how it goes 👍👍

[@chucksmith5002]

Simon nice little lite Stove and easy to make enjoyed it .

[@craiglake6091]

I'd love to see a video of you at work some time. It is fascinating to watch your skills. A Bloke at work. Thanks!

[@andreahoppe7777]

Love your crocs!

[@brindle2009]

Nicely done and thanks for sharing 👍 😀

[@freddee89]

Great video. Next times you can try to make some ice in the can before you drill the holes. And drill when the can is frozen.

[@MyVikinglife]

I think everyone would like a shed like that with so many cool tools :)

[@davepoole5582]

That's ace mate. I always used beer cans for lantens

[@bunyipdan]

Making DIY camping gear are great projects .....loved the Hiram banjo intro, very apt.......others have probably aready commented but if you leave cutting the lid off till last you will maintain the maximum structural integrity of the can through most of the cutting and drilling. Rekon it would be great to make a DIY 'Picogrill 85' style wood stove, not sure anyone's done that on KZbin

[@mountaingator001]

NICE STOVE AND VIDEO...THANKS

[@thomascraig7230]

great work sir. I always enjoy your work.

[@blindhowlingdrunk]

Sapporo cans are steel and rock solid. They are not quite cylindrical but tapered and faceted. Nice looking cans. I made a little stove out of a steel mini keg. Worth looking at for a mini tent stove. Obviously all these projects require commitment to considerable drinking of the contents.

[@BrosephRussell]

Great twig stove build 👏

[@mikelbca1]

Thanks Simon, always appreciate your videos. My experiments show cutting your feed door half the height (about 2" ) create more draft and makes it more wind resistant.

[@andrewforrest8938]

Thank you Simon for a great video on a wood burning stove you make fantastic stuff thank you Simon 👍

[@cardiacbob]

I made the Ikea hobo stove, and it's come in handy a few times now. And it was fun to make.

[@leoniemusgrave9322]

Happy New Year Simon. Looking forward to your many adventures 2022. Regards from Western Australia🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Looking forward to this series. Even I think I could make this one ! Stay safe Mr S

[@jennyleef1775]

I'm looking forward to seeing the other videos too. I had a collection of cans, baby formular and others, in my pantry ready for making a stove or two. I went camping just before Christmas and when I got home my daughter had cleaned out my pantry. Sadly she threw my cans out and the recycle bins had been emptied by the time I got home. I need to collect more cans again now. 🙂

[@fucktheworld1207]

A glass door on your work shop 🤔 ...it must be me and my scouse kicking in, because where I live in Liverpool, and if I had a workshop like that, I'd need a door they use on Submarines 🤣

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 I always meant to replace that door with something a bit more robust! Luckily I’ve got a guard dog (Maggie 😂)

[@steveb1972]

This is a fun and eco way of making a stove! Simon it would’ve been even better if you’d made it without your tool shed equipment for us lesser mortals that don’t have one!

[@Insolesandlaces]

Skilled tradesman in action, loved the way you created a parallel line to the bottom. Stored away in brain and will use.

[@melissahoffman4687]

You can even put an alcohol burner inside that stove. Also, if you put a door on to cover that hole you can do high, medium or low heat in wood twig mode. :)

[@graceygrumble]

I have absolutely no intention of making a stove. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this. Happy new year!

[@thizizliz]

Really clever design. I love how much of can be done with a decent dremel.

[@MountainMoonAdventures.]

( wife Hamilton commenting)..Wholly crackers! What a great idea lol I freaking LOVE this idea!!!😏I have about a hundred cans that I can use.( Have the hangovers to prove it too😂.shhhhhh😝🙊😆😆😆)👍😊💕

[@joannewood7287]

i like you to do same method with natural tools in the forest, thanx all the same, nice one,

[@jamescoffey5225]

I just love it that you used a John Wayne to cut out that aluminum top. 😊

[@mattsnowden973]

Cracking idea, however a little tip, fill the can with water and freeze it before drilling which you do first then cut the door out or fill it with sand. Both will stop it deforming when applying pressure

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The ice would be easier on the cutting tools!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good call!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I love making can stoves. Very good 👍🏻

[@jeffreyedmudson8577]

Another good one man thanks

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Nice project!

[@georgeharris7513]

Brilliant video Simon! We loved that u recycled the can and turned it into another usable bushcraft item 😄👍👍 thats why we enjoy watching ur channel! It's not all about what u can buy, but what u can make!!! 😄👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Making is so much more fun than buying 😁 Thanks again dude - the beer that just keeps giving!! I actually bought another 2 cans the other day as I was passing BM 😂👍🍻

[@craigloveridge4833]

I absolutely love the variety of your videos. Always something different, always bloody awesome! 💪 keep up the good work mate 👌

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Nice idea doing a stove series, didn't know that about the magnet to check, good tip, love the make and do videos thanks.

[@antonexplores]

Happy new year Simon. Another great video

[@monty_sultana]

Faxe is good beer lol

[@anndebaldo7381]

Happy New Year! Nice stove. Love the idea of repurposing a beer can! ATB and looking forward to more videos in 2022!

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

I didn't know 1liter beer cans existed (don't like beer). But they look like one could make many nifty little projects from them. thanks for sharing!

[@dazzasp3]

Brilliant 👍

[@oddmanout98]

That’s a great little project Simon. Looking forward to seeing the other two, and the coastal path one as well, obviously! Thank you. Atb Paul.

[@86beeman]

Happy New Year! Fun video! I look forward to the ammunition box stove.

[@schonbeardwildmark]

Great that you are back mate! Thanks for sharing this little project Simon! Always fun to make or modify your gear. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@Kit-Katts]

Simon, a fella in the workshop 👍

[@colinhunter4915]

Excellent thank you

[@billburr5881]

I tried this and the beer went everywhere - what a mess! He could have suggested we drink the beer first - an essential first step I deem! 140k subscribers! Well done, onwards and upwards! Happy New Year Simon.

[@ianbracken7973]

A good way of supporting the thin metal whilst you are working on the can is to fill it full of water and put in the freezer. You will need to make sure you don't get any water on the power tools as it melts. Good job & another great video. 👍👍😁

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good call! 👍

[@colinpratt3399]

Those Faxe cans are strong. And what's inside isn't bad aswell.

[@tattoosteveneo]

Great job as always. Cheers from the USA!

[@monaleigh1862]

Great idea and design Simon, but I like things easy - went out and bought a beautiful cooker, called a Sasquatch Cooker. $52.00 but I didn't get it to go camping, it is big. I have two now and they're for cooking outdoors if all of the power goes out, plus my BBQ. Great video, as always.

[@watzeroorda5601]

Great vid, Simon! Love your ‘make your own gear’ content. Best wishes for ‘22

[@gregphillips.1312]

The Step Drills like the one you showed pop up in Lidl 2 or 3 times a year, I got some in November and it was a twin pack for £4.99, 4mm to 12mm and 4mm to 32mm and they have a Hex Shank to prevent them slipping in the Drill Chuck.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good price! Sometimes you just can’t beat Lidl and Aldi 👍👍

[@sdouglasp]

That is great thanks

[@kennb.3389]

Reminds me of the IKEA Hobo Stove Hack.! Great work as usual .

[@canastasiou68]

I love a homemade hobo stove. And I've made many. Never put big doors in them tho. I like yours. Cheers

[@vinceimp9581]

I always appreciate and admire all the great stuff you create then share with us! Thanks for the ideas and entertainment. Take care and be well.

[@DartyD]

These are great practical ideas Si lad 🔥

[@Dazck9s]

Damn you beat me to it lol

[@clairecooper197]

Great stove Simon, shame about the croc’s!! 😂😂😂

[@troymorris4590]

Jolly Good