DIY Take-Down Wood Stove From A Can

[@WayPointSurvival]

Having an inexpensive wood stove is a great back country option. They are often allowed in certain areas even during a burn ban or burn restrictions. They are, however, usually bulky unless you buy commercially made take down models. So, I came up with a cheap way to make one from a can. I hope you enjoy the tutorial on how to build this stove. Thank you for watching and please leave your comments in the section below!

[@robertliepe6766]

🤓👍🍻✌️🇺🇸

[@sarahrickman6609]

Hi. I'm thinking about how to help the homeless and I could build these, but I don't know if they'd be safe in a tent. Whatcha think, safe or no?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, they would be safe in a tent but you would want to put the block in a deep dish pan to protect the floor of the tent and in case of accidental spillage. You also need to make sure that they have adequate ventilation, which usually isn't a problem in a tent anyway.

[@sarahrickman6609]

@@WayPointSurvival Ok Thankyou.

[@lorrainecouch348]

Hello!!! Have you got a video on packing a rucksack... like a pre-prepared grab bag? Weight distribution, where to put heavy stuff etc I've been watching what people cram into a mint tin... and I'm thinking a bit bigger... what to cram into a rucksack lol

[@jonny-on-the-spot]

tweeker stove if i ever saw one,great build,the case is the cherry on top.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@josephmartin1540]

Brother, you have too much time on your hands. LOVE IT! My late wife collected tins, which never occurred to me. Now, for these types of projects especially, ain't nothin' better! Some art there, too. I got infected with tins. Carry on!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! Improvisation is a huge part of survival.

[@HLSimon]

You restore my belief in healthy human ingenuity. You sir are an exercise in simple elegance. Thank you. Your grateful student in NYC. Simple Simon (he,him)

[@janstewart2041]

Some more knowledge from the Tin man

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@LaineyBug2020]

When my mom first brought that white can opener home she had washed it in the dishwasher, and a part of it fell to the bottom without her realizing it. I could never get it to work & would yell at her from the kitchen asking her to come show me how to use it but she would yell back that if I couldn't figure it out I'd have to find something else to eat. I remember getting so frustrated that I would literally just try to beat it over the top of the can. Then 2 weeks later she tried to use it and yelled at me from the kitchen asking me where the rest of it was. I told her that's all of it that I'd ever seen & I was so mad when she told me part of it was missing I wanted to thow it at her! Good times...

[@WayPointSurvival]

It definitely takes a little skill to figure out how to use it.

[@goldenscales]

Wow, this is amazing! I'm 59, and I'm still open to a good idea.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad that you liked it!

[@microorganisms1]

I really appriciate and love your lectures, sir. You are my best teacher. ❤❤❤❤

[@WayPointSurvival]

Wow, thank you!

[@sineriafrankenstein7316]

That's way easier to carry than a full size uncut can. Great idea!!!❤

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@tank8285]

12:31 flip those pieces over edges up and they wouldn't lose the curve when you drive the nail thru em.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good point. Thanks for watching.

[@mylennyuym]

Nice build James, I always enjoy your vids. One tip, when I made mine I put the nail holes from the inside out, it deformed the sides less. Keep up great vids!! Thanx, Sam

[@maryloubahr4744]

My thoughts exactly ☺

[@josephmartin1540]

I would enjoy a series where you do some of these hobo projects ONLY using an old school camp folding slip joint knife - like a Scout pocket knife or something. Yeah, there are folks who do a lot with Swiss Army knives, and such, but I'd enjoy seeing your projects that way - hobo stoves, etc. Of course, that IS why we use snips and nalis and hammers!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

I have a video where I make a stove using only a sheath knife and a church key. The problem with a slip joint knife is that it can fold up and cut your fingers so it's quite dangerous to use on a tin can project.

[@josephmartin1540]

@@WayPointSurvival Thank you, good grief... that is why I went to all locks or fixed blades years ago, and I didn't even think of it!!! Seniors need supervision sometimes... :)

[@jonny-on-the-spot]

would have been great to have a :"tin can" merit badge in scouts put it next to my basket weave.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@paulhowes1396]

Yes i certainly liked this video. A good tip would be to make it at home,in a shed or workshop! It saves your back from having to bend down along with working on your knees. i ain`t good on my pins these days. Legs! However working and standing table or bench height would help out us older folks, who like to play.... i always advise others to practice opening up the first aid tin with one hand,just in case one cuts or burns the other hand. It helps sort ones kit out if you a can`t do it. From the Evergreen Gardens that is my part of Fiddle Wood UK, Greetings ! BB

[@WayPointSurvival]

Those are good tips for those with bad backs or knees. Thanks for adding this to the comments!

[@sandracarlson8215]

Wish there was another button called liked it again. I often revisit your vids because they are so good. Have you ever made a stove out of a child's metal lunch box?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! No I haven't, but that's not a bad idea!

[@robdoyle5821]

Another fine video. Please keep them coming.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelpitts3285]

Another great tin can video, I always love seeing your tin can hacks.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@CarharttCowboy]

Perfect bushcraft stove. Can fit nicely in the pocket of a field coat or pack

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed!

[@phillipmerritt1428]

I really enjoyed your wood stove that you made out of it then again you cut in quarters I have not built one yet it looks pretty simple I'm sure it'll work good keep up the good videos thank you for your help.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you have fun making one! Thank you for the kind words!

[@bobj8611]

I always enjoy your DIY projects. I usually get some good ideas I like to try myself.

[@kylewilkinson6975]

Cool and intriguing. Nicely done

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.

[@joeyt684]

Love the vid. Youre the McGuyver of bushcraft. Bravo! Don't know if you've ever done a folding tent stove. The store bought ones run $350 :-(. Be well, Joe

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much! McGuyver is one of my favorites! I will put some thought into a folding tent stove or a take down type.

[@PREPFORIT]

Excellent build. and the price is right : ) + good windproof start method. and a good compact breakdown of parts. Even Minimalists can't complain.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and for the kudos!

[@samuelbrownmelvin8101]

Pretty nifty I have a titanium set that I bought like that idea you got because I got once that it don't fall out you know big ones made out of Tincans and they they're not compact but they work well but I like your idea because it could fall down into a little kit easy to store and easy to take along

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@rebeccaryan2391]

I occasionally take youth groups on hard core camp outs. Always looking for effective but frugal gear for youth to start collecting for themselves. You hit a home run on this video! Thanks! PS.. would dearly love the breakdown wood stove project if you could do it. 😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

[@sgt.tattoo9609]

Nice take down stove design. To make it more stable while put together... a centered notch on the tops of each side that the burner would lock into could really help keep the top from wondering around.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@tedsamuels3203]

Now, that is awesome and makes a great backpacking 🎒 stove . THANKS JAMES

[@Iridium242]

Very cool project. Great job

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@chiefkirk]

That's pretty slick brother. Great job.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, Chief!

[@angelaparker4110]

It would be nice if you put a materials list in the description. That way we could take a screenshot to go shopping with.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

[@FidoHouse]

Novel, and impressive. And no blood!! (I would have to wear gloves!)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosewood513]

.I. have tins all over, the only thing is I hate to use them. Another good vid. Thanks.

[@atlenwoods7566]

God bless you and your family

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Okay, you are really smart! What a great build. Thanks for posting. New subscriber here. Now I can tell off all my friends making fun of me for washing out and keeping all my tin cans this year - lol.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much for watching, for subscribing and welcome aboard!

[@dennispedicone5125]

Great idea! I love your videos.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@lindatisue733]

Making that with No gloves...respect. I can feel the wounds I would have if I tried that.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much. My hands are pretty tough from using them a lot.

[@atlenwoods7566]

Wow another great video thanks james

[@curtismarean6963]

Nicely done! Old school knowledge! Love the channel!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@samwilliams1142]

We have a store called Hobby Lobby that sells paint your own tins. Lumber yards have sheet aluminum in rolls (called flashing) for roofing if you want to make several light weight less flimsy flatter stoves. I use it for stamped parts.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Nice!

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video.

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you.

[@rottenkid389]

Another cool DIY project. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@stevecunningham5374]

Very cool James , gotta make one ASAP.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@karenmurphy7066]

Nice stove design and tutorial video! I'll try this too. I will need to watch and watch the panel joining process to understand it before I can try it. Great job though! Thank you!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darcyleepearson4416]

I have thought about song this with an IKEA stove ..sending you love from the uk x

[@WayPointSurvival]

That would work pretty well, I would think, good idea!

[@derealovesurvival7549]

That is a very cool stove in a box well done brother James and thanks for sharing God bless you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome, brother. Thank you and God bless you too!

[@walkerone9833]

Nice project! Especially for the younger set for dyi. Thanks!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

sweet bit of kit my friend !! Blessings!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! God bless you too!

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Here’s an idea,instead of having four sections that you have to fit together make a single cut so the can remains one piece which you can then flatten for packing and simply bend around to use- ok it’s a larger area to pack but much flatter and would fit easily in a backpack.The benefit is a much sturdier stove in use. It’s just theory,I haven’t tried it so it might be bs 😅

[@WayPointSurvival]

You could do that, but it would have limited uses as the metal won't take very many bends before it splits.

[@bruceclark5627]

Love the content.can't get enough of the D.I.Y. kit stuff!!glad I found you.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@buckynave3011]

Very good tip....thank you sir.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching!

[@buckynave3011]

@@WayPointSurvival Thank you for sharing sir.

[@Hoonozit]

Of all the videos to miss, well nearly. I love this stove. I'll have to use a traditional can opener but that should work. What does the plumbers strap cost? The stove breaks down. I have a tin that will be perfect so the stove won't be messy. Burns woods which is everywhere. Tin cans are everywhere. Win, win, win,win, win. I have been spinning my wheels for a couple of years now wishing to create something just like this but I'm not very creative so..."spinning wheels". Thanks for helping a poor boy out.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you. The plumbers straps costs about 5 to $6 for 10 feet. Have fun making it and using it!

[@davidleasure9138]

Awesome build

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@asbestomolesto]

Why cut the can in 4 parts and then join them back? Can't I simply make all the required holes in the can, using some round piece of wood inside the can to prevent it from crushing? Anyway it's a great video :)

[@asbestomolesto]

I GOT IT, SORRY :) It's for packing!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching, glad you liked it!

[@reneelosie2644]

That is really cool I like that.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@audreybender739]

Another brilliant idea. Keep them coming!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Great job Good information

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@winstonbelisle3560]

I made one similar, but left it as a whole can, using a grate on top. Store it in a bag. Using grate only instead of X grate. Cut out side to feed sticks to it. place can on 3 rocks. Clear off ground. Using KISS Method.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, that's another way to get it done!

[@MargoSki1959]

James you are amazing this is a great stove kit for Boy Scouts Girl Scouts people in Ukraine who have no get electricity or anything 😮 ❤!!! 🇵🇱🧸⛺️🛶🏳️‍🌈👩‍🍳🇺🇸

[@myklm8456]

Great design!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@mrhalfstep]

Use a regular can opener and you will have a stiffer top rim and the perforated lid gets its "safety edge" cut off anyway. If you lay your 4 wall sections curve side up when you punch holes in them it won't flatten out the walls and you won't need to reshape them.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Good ideas, thanks for adding them to the comments!

[@kylewilkinson6975]

If I may? I agree about the can opener bit. But if you nail from inside you then have sharp metal poking out. To avoid misshaping, just lay tin on a failed log.

[@mrhalfstep]

@@kylewilkinson6975 I see your point and agree a log would be the perfect work surface.

[@Dylbo_Baggins]

Very cool! Thanks for great videos!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@Bushmanschool]

Great review and project bro. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@cb3391]

Amazingly Awesome

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@stephendoyle6873]

If you use a branch of a tree that just fits inside of the can you can get all the holes put in the can before you cut the can into quarters

[@WayPointSurvival]

True.

[@mbarr1029]

Way Cool. Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@garyminick1050]

Pretty cool dude !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@furryface1057]

i wouldn't bother cutting the can up just to save a bit of space but i do like your top grill holder made from the metal straps and the bottom grill catcher

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@stevebuckler9354]

another great idea god bless

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

Another cool project. 😃 I wonder if you could, instead of trimming off the curls on the sides, turn them onto themselves to have the short tabs but sturdier where they hook together? Also, couldn't you flatten the can sides, since so much is trimmed off the lid grate, just make that more of a square? ⏹That way it would fit just slightly better into the carry tin. Just wondering if you ever tried it that way. Thanks for the informative video. 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, there are several ways that you could modify this and it would still work. Thanks for watching.

[@UuddlerLeRoyBaStart]

Again. Pretty cool idea :)

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you so much!

[@katherinelok7689]

How can I remove the galvanize coating without acid?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Just put it in a fire and burn it off.

[@anthonyjacobs6790]

How about a waste oil burner? Either something you could take outdoors, or maybe something bigger to heat a room/cook on, if the power goes down. It's quite a challenge.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That would be pretty cool. Thanks for watching.

[@tonykennedy8592]

Would this still work if you kept it intact?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool again 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks again!

[@sherrilynnnelson703]

Smart! 💡🥇🔥

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you for watching.

[@patrickharmon9459]

That's cool 😎

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@shepfc1962]

I like it

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@littlet52103]

Hey I want if ever made stove from a popcorn can. 🍿 you you get them around Xmas time with popcorn in it. And it lite weight. And I thought of haven't made that be something new Wil let know if you make one . I and my son love your videos .thanks again all you do. Iam terrie by way. Son name Brandon.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I suppose you could. It would be really big though and hard to carry. Still, might be a worthwhile project for a base camp.

[@afternoobtea914]

Church key. Why do yoy call it that? Just curious.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Because that's actually what the Triangular part of that opener is called. You can look them up on amazon.

[@MovieNight-cz8co]

It started out being called a 'church key' as a joke, because back in the day churches were never locked and the openers were often attached to your keyring. (the triangle end is the can opener and the rounded end is the bottle cap lifter, both used frequently for beer or soda cans and bottles prior to the pop-tops and screw tops we now use) Over time 'church key' became the popular name for these openers in the same way 'Kleenex' has become the common name of reference for all nose tissues. @@WayPointSurvival

[@mustikaadi1474]

I think, u dont neet cut become 4 pieces, the just cut circle on lot of holes you made. Then, put in the base. Or dont need cut circle, just put 3 stone for base can so enought air through base. Then meke top for place cook.imho.😁

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, you could do that. But then it won't fit into the tin. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@fazefish748]

I’m recent to da channel love it 😍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you, my friend!

[@fazefish748]

Your welcome

[@williambeasley2582]

This would be a great kit for the boy a d girl Scout s

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it would be!

[@DougPalumbo]

Clever!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@281covfefe5]

Interesting #HoboStove #DIYCampingStove 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@ЕвгенийСтепанов-ж7з]

👌👌👌👍👍👍☝️☝️☝️

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@robertliepe6766]

💯✌️👍👍🇺🇸

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@indycharlie]

Hmm , interesting design . bg

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you my friend!

[@Mrandy8895]

I have to say that it is a good idea. However let's consider why you would do such a thing?? Yes it's great that you can pack it flat, BUT 1- You will still be carrying your cook kit. Brew gear etc. ALL of which will usually be easily packed "INSIDE" of the stove!! 2- This build significantly "weakens" the normal can stove!! So I must say that this in fact (other than a interesting concept) is totall unnecessary and in fact requires you carrying an extra tin!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you. A lot of people are purchasing folding stoves for various reasons, this is just my take on how to make one cheaply.

[@reneelosie2644]

@@WayPointSurvival: I happen to like it because you can put matches, lighter and a birds nest in.

[@gw10758]

NOT a church key...... a can opener......

[@WayPointSurvival]

The side I used is definitely called a church key, look it up.

[@gw10758]

@@WayPointSurvival nor sure where you looked it up... but wikipedia says otherwise also..... We use a church key to open paint and varnish cans .... oh yeah and beer bottles. I did see a picture attributed as a church key with your can open on the other end, Wiki link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_key

[@westflerchinger]

@@gw10758 we always called it a church key

[@toml.8210]

Thart can is made pof STEEL, not tin. Tin is expensive and poisonous.

[@WayPointSurvival]

We call them tin cans even though they are indeed made of mild steel. However, tin all being expensive is not poisonous. As a matter of fact, it is used to line copper pots and other things to make them safe for use.

[@AbaddonThrash]

@Steve wallis