Ultralight Wood Gas Stove. How to Make a Super Light and Compact Backpacking Twig Stove.

In this video I will be making an ultra lightweight, collapsable wood gasifying stove from recycled materials. Save yourself a fortune and make your own efficient twig stove weighing a mere 80g! Thanks for watching and don't forget to visit my Instagram and Facebook pages.
Cheers!

[@thizizliz]

Affordable, lightweight & recycled. Wonderful! Here in the SW of the US, we make luminarias out of veggie tins. 1 trick is to fill them with water & freeze it so they don't collapse while cutting with hand tools. Love this design.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! A few people have suggested freezing them full of water - genius idea! 👍

[@danozeman26]

That's a good idea!

[@pondlife1952]

For some reason I have recently received several (newish) videos all saying how to make a gasifier stove out of three tins… but they are not a patch on your video. It is, simply, the best and I know it works. Cheers.

[@mannihh5274]

Wonderful design and make - I love it. Three things to notice: a) the bottom of a slightly bigger can could help against scorching the ground and catch the ashes and embers that fall through your mesh b) using a finer mesh and smaller pieces of wood (about half the size of the diameter of the combustion chamber) or wood pellets would give you a longer burn time c) you don't want to overfill it - the holes for the secondary combustion need to be slightly above the fuel to work properly - watch your stove starting to smoke after refilling with longer sticks; smoke is wasted energy

[@catretriever1]

Brilliant. I just made one myself in a matter of minutes. It's so useful to know exactly which cans provide a nice snug fit. I left the bottom on my coffee can and just made the holes 12mm instead of 10mm, works a treat and doesn't seem to scorch the base too badly. Also retained the plastic lid that comes with the coffee tin so I can store kindling/firelighters inside nicely. Thanks Simon.

[@jasmijnariel]

Minutes😏 sure

[@tryingtoknow8190]

@@jasmijnariel anything less than an hour is measured in minutes.

[@pedroclaro7822]

But he doesn’t say how many 😂 A day is 3600 minutes

[@samhain9394]

​@@pedroclaro7822see: "less than an hour" Asshat 🤡

[@jamesfleming555]

Great project Simon! The tip for "stretching" the rim of the coffee tin was MORE than worth the price of admission!

[@Seamus3051]

I second that, brilliant ... Cheers.

[@deeps2761]

Yup, watched a few vids with some serious rim stretching, don't know if I was pleased or saddened by this one. Fair play Simon, I admire your 'handling of tools', I bought a gassifier from China a few years ago for about a tenner. I do genuinely admire your craftsmanship.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂

[@deeps2761]

@@simonablokeinthewoods 10 out of 10 for the stove mate, it does look good. Sorry for the cheap innuendos, when i say sorry what I mean is I hope I didn't offend, cheap innuendos is how I roll.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

I typed in 'Stretching the rim' on Google to better understand the process. Do not recommend 0/10.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This is without a doubt, the best designed DIY Wood gas stove on KZbin ! The stepped drill does a much neater job than a standard drill bit. That is engineering !

[@susanp.collins7834]

I think so too! Most of the others I've seen have been badly built, not to say manky!

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Note: if you want to avoid soot on your container, just put some aluminum foil on the bottom of the cook container. Fast and easy. Container stays pretty clean. Set a flat rock on that tree stump....Or several handfuls of dirt.

[@ellenanthony8017]

2:01 . Yeah, Simon is all about making life easier! Love it. Thanks.

[@2manysigns]

Very nice ! I thought I'd never make another one of those things after a half dz. but here we go again . Quality production !

[@thizizliz]

Brilliant design. I loved the unusual use for the Drexel cutting blade: genius.

[@briantaylor3729]

Absolutely love it, particularly the comment about the cost.

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Excellently informative as always. Thank you!

[@thriftysurvivor6117]

Great job on this DYI stove. Works like a charm.

[@robertmorgan164]

Thanks for this! I just spent the day making one with hand tools and a power drill. I am stoked with the result. I found that if I put the bottom end back on it didn't scorch the ground :)

[@jamesbayly4181]

Thank you! Excellent presentation as well as creative!

[@jankocak]

Simon, You are a clever boy, useful, cheap, light, environmentally friendly.

[@user-fg4hz8ry1q]

One of the Best tutorials I have ever seen. Thank You

[@andyregan7889]

I love watching these videos but nearly everyone iv seen is by some guy from the usa that's making it I'm happy the best one iv seen was buy a UK guy. 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Andy!

[@thebushcrafttribologist8771]

An inspired piece of engineering! Can't wait to make my own! 😎

[@rukhsanaakram25]

You are genius. You made a beautiful small gas stove.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you - I don’t know about genius but it works well hahaha! Atb, Simon

[@oxycrimson]

Well done!

[@CredibleHulk10]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@chrismillington6839]

Great Idea for a cheap wood gas stove , fits into the mug as well, perfect. Thanks !

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Chris! It’s a winner - Ive made a few in the past, all a bit unsuccessful, but this ones a gem! Atb, Simon

[@sillopo3421]

Such a fun project. Thank you!

[@simonlakin5067]

Definitely going to make one. Great!!

[@mastedi]

Love this build!

[@menkfranceart]

I have absolutely no need for another stove, but your video was so inspiring, I’m off to make one!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - have fun! 😁

[@mikefletcher6595]

That sir is brilliant, a little gem. Bravo!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mike!

[@demos113]

Good to see one that works.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

ZYDECO LIVES!!! It helps to have a crafty bloke in the shop if you want to be a savvy 'bloke in the woods.' Some of your 'tools' and techniques represent real thinking outside the box. Making gear is an important part of enjoying the outdoors. I never felt any need to use Troglodyte tools. Many of us have power tools as well as hand tools: I do for wood carving projects. Part of the sport is using what you have.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Couldn’t agree more James - use what you have - goes for the woods as much as the workshop! Glad you enjoyed it mate, Atb, Simon

[@septimus64]

Brilliant, I was going to research hobo stoves and this came up before I had a chance to.

[@susanp.collins7834]

I LOVED this video! I've watched it several times now just to get the hang of it. I live in a huge farm garden in a caravan... Very close to the best bush/forest/mountain in the world!

[@The1Ox]

Great video! Whoop whoop on your creativity! Blessings Simon!

[@larrywalker1435]

Well thank you for showing me that I’ve never seen one especially how it’s made I’m going to go out and make one

[@KennyDicman]

Always looking for a good place to rest my "Can". You are the man Simon! Thanks for another helpful and awesome video. 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Kenny! Glad it was useful! Atb, Simon

[@deedowning3327]

I' m always amazed at how creative you are! Nice job.

[@jeremynorman5329]

Just brilliant. No other way to describe it

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@r.d.j.6874]

This is a really creative way to recycle and to save some money! Nicely done

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Always good to recycle stuff, now, what to do with the other 18 coffee cans I’ve been saving up haha! Atb, Simon

[@plakor6133]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@steveqhanson6835]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Awesome! You made that look like a store-bought product.

[@ahmelmahay]

well done Simon gonna give it a try

[@MCMOutdoors]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@Amy_McFarland]

Gosh, I've watched many of your videos and don't remember seeing you use this. Love it!

[@shawncurtis6222]

Wow what a well presented stove diy I really enjoyed how you stretched the outer can to press fit the inner can .Just brilliant

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Shawn - it was quite hard to flare the coffee can - I found using that metal cylinder to roll it was the most successful. Atb, Simon

[@kbangfpv6226]

What brilliant diy project thank you

[@stephencrowther9226]

A fantastic idea Simon...thanks. I'm off on a sweetcorn and barista coffee shop today.

[@paulzabiran5268]

Great idea! I'm making one , thanks Simon

[@TheDavewatts]

I can only mirror what Markus Brackley says, brilliant I look forward to all your vids they are always put across in a clear polite manor keep up the good work.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Dave! 😁

[@AlbertDolmans]

excellent instructions ! Thank you !

[@steamboatmodel]

That looks like a good project for Scouts or Venturers.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great work Simon, I love wood gas stoves. Thanks and take care.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Quinn! A great concept, we should all use them! Atb, Simon

[@MarlonVanderLinde]

Really good, and nice video format. Thanks Simon

[@wsoutdoors8046]

Great little stove

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Atb, Simon

[@johnnymcoutdoors8019]

Very nice job Simon ,the deburring etc sure makes it look great !

[@TheDrumKidWorld]

I'm building one this week. Thanks for the inspiration

[@escapetherace1943]

Nice, at 80g too it weighs 17.5 percent of the weight of the ones that cost 20-25 dollars on amazon. Probably more reasonable a size for the backpacker too

[@wombatbreath]

Great attention to detail in both the diy and the videos - thanks Simon

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Atb,Simon

[@danozeman26]

I love your videos Simon. So well presented. Even my wife watches as you are so good at presenting. Just made one if these. So easy. I used the hole coffee pot for the base to keep the ring on the bottom to keep it more sturdy.

[@tomb7901]

Great job!

[@Morgsandanita]

Great video Simon thanks for sharing - Cheers

[@troyroperiii5698]

Simon, nice work!

[@maranathawatch1618]

Thankyou!! I got some great ideas, that I can modify with my, on hand materials!! 😊👍

[@loaferx5409]

As usual, very impressed with your skills and initiative. You're a credit to the community.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! 😁

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

Your a genius dude.. I love how you make most of your own stuff.. I have to start trying some of this!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha - thanks Jeff! So much more pleasure in using you own homemade gear! Atb, Simon

[@mendyviola]

I have those power tools in my garage and will have to try making one. Never saw a Dremel cut-off tool used in a drill press that way before, and I’ve been long machining for decades! Doh! Thanks!

[@andystubbins552]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@estherjackson3925]

Good job on the stove. It looks like a great design.

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Supurb craftmanship on display, great wee project

[@chucksmith5002]

I like it gives me a project to do while we are quarantine here in Florida

[@derekmale1365]

I know this is an old video but I just came across it, and made one myself brilliant thanks Simon

[@Ts7005]

I love to try that with my minimal set of tools! 😊

[@lyndapayne1680]

Made mine with a left over small paint can, soup can, chicken can for the top. Stove pellets for fuel. Works like a champ.

[@garymyers4496]

Great job.

[@skyblue-df2od]

Clever!! just wish I had a workshop and all the tools! difficult in a tiny space in the middle of London.. well done you're an inspiration!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! All you really need is a drill and a way of cutting the tins - a dremel style tool is ideal - you can then make this at the kitchen/coffee table. 👍 Atb, Simon

[@NewHampshireJack]

Happy we saw this video in the suggestion box. Six years ago I moved from the Northeast US to the Republic of the Philippine islands. I am still learning new skills here every day. Living in "paradise" is more expensive than most can ever imagine when you purchase imported items. Where possible, you need to make do or DIY to have money for those items you must pay out heavy sugar to obtain. This channel earns a sub and thumbs up from us.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you very much! Wow - a big life change - I can imagine it would take a long time to adjust to the vast differences in culture, climate, resources and just simply how things are done! Building your own is more necessity that curiosity as it is for me! Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for the sub! Good luck! Simon

[@pbrb123]

Simon, that is awesome! And so easy (so it seems). I'm going to have to try this soon!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Paddy! It’s pretty straightforward and works a treat! Atb and good luck, Simon

[@VictorNolochemical]

Literally just bought a Tomshoo for $30 bucks, this is so dope! I made one out of a mini keg as well but this is much smaller and compact. Wish I knew this a few days ago. Now I’ll have 3 🤣😂 Great tip !! 👍

[@bobkelly2447]

Simon ! I just made one of those.... had to improvise in a few places but the results were remarkable ! i just put in 2 small hand fulls of wood pellets into the burn chamber and sprinkled 91% Iso-Alcohol on the pellets and lit it with a match... it went puff and then it was going so real easy to start... I tested it in my shop with the sliding barn type door open but there was absolutely no smoke at all once it got going.... I just drilled holes in the bottom of the burn chamber and it did indeed work fantastically boiled the water in about 4~5 minutes to a rolling boil just like the Alcohol stoves for the most part the flames were blue and that surprised me ! the jets near the top were yellowish near the top the rest was blue ! .... the cans i used were a Progresso soup can and a cambles chicken noodle can (old style stuff) the cans nested well inside each other so I used them ! so there was no streaching the rim they set inside each other and there was no need to fuss with the rim the cans fit fairly close to one another so I was concerned that the jets would not get enough air but they did indeed work very well together .... thank you a bunch ! Incidentally the Jet holes I used were larger than yours and I noticed yours had a tendency to smoke a tiny bit.... Mine doesn't at all and I was really surprised ! I also used 8 holes but a slightly larger size ( I think 1/2" but that may be on my bigger chili can and spaghetti sauce can(big tall can) woodgas stove ) they both work great ! I cut the center of the bottom of the chili can out to fit the spaghetti sauce can and fit it in there and then took my plyers and bent the rim of the burn chamber out so it would be more stable and not fall through.

[@Gastritis2000]

Great work!

[@davidhuxtable8918]

Nice job simon!

[@davidkoci6616]

Thanks for the precise and imaginative video. Dav

[@jeremynorman5329]

Re visited this video Simon, as I have drunk myself as high as a kite with coffee. As Markus says below, your accuracy is contagious. Thank you again for all of your great posts

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Jeremy! Take it easy on that coffee matey, you could end up watching all sorts!! 😂

[@jeremynorman5329]

@@simonablokeinthewoods Sent you an update on messenger.......just before I floated off

[@jeffmcgrath8718]

Great project and easy to make👍👍

[@martp9001]

Ingenious and well made, great work Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Mart! Atb, Simon

[@foresterboy2011]

Simon, amazing little burner. Forgive me for saying this but I would've left the thin rim on top piece intact just to stop it spreading. Just an idea that's all...

[@alanpalmer3003]

You don't know how many tin combo's I have been looking at, I have the coffee but couldn't find the inner, Thank you so much, man at peace :)

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - my pleasure Alan! Good luck, Atb, Simon

[@GuroDon]

The Coffee Cans in the US are much larger but the concept is very sound and I appreciate your informative Video. Thank you!

[@lorakkarol]

Good job Simon I always like to see your video.

[@krbushcraftaustralia5976]

Bloody amazing. More power to you Simon. 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺

[@dannave7816]

An elegant design.

[@26sd135]

Brilliant little stove. Great video

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Very clever! Much less expensive than some of the others!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers! I find it amazing how much some simple stoves fetch! Atb, Simon

[@Smilewearealive]

Awesome!

[@torfinnjohnsrud793]

Really well done

[@charliewilson4670]

Awesome little stove just the job 👍

[@paramidge8935]

The Prince of MYOG.

[@mattreid859]

Understatement coming up.... .... really rather ingenious! I'm going to have a go at making one 👍. Suspect it might squash inside a rucksack but would be safe in a bag inside a cooking pot....

[@WoodyAndy]

Awesome work!

[@DartyD]

Simon, this is excellent show's ingenuity from household items it will save a load of coin.

[@earlelzy7243]

That's an awesome stove dude. Nice project for me. Thanks.