One Can V8 Lite Instructions

Step 1: Gather Materials

Step 2: Build the Burner

Step 3: Fuel Chamber

Step 4: Mate the Stove

Step 5: Make the Reflector/Primer

Build a Better Windscreen

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Step 1: Gather Materials

Parts:

o 1 V8 or similar style drink can

o 1 oven liner.

Tools:

o Knife

o Scissors

o Ruler

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Step 2: Build the Burner

1. Cut the top off of the can. Trim the top until it is 1-1/8" (2.86 cm) tall. Pull off the tab from the top and the flap of aluminum that once covered the can opening and is now bent inside the can.

2. Around the bottom side of the can, make a series of small crimps to the inside of the can.

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Step 3: Fuel Chamber

1. Cut the bottom of the can so it is 1-1/2" (3.81 cm) tall. Bend the bottom of the can where it curves up into the can down so it is a flat as possible. Ensure you don't push the center of the bottom down too far or the stove will be wobbly. If this happens, just dent the center of the bottom of the can back a little until it sits flat.

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Step 4: Mate the stove

1. Push the top of the can into the bottom.

2. 1/2" (1.27 cm) from the top and 1" (2.54 cm) from the bottom drill 6 holes evenly spaced around the can 1/16" (1.59 mm) in diameter.

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Step 5: Heat Reflector/Primer

1. From the oven liner, cut a 3-1/2" (9 cm) square piece. Then cut off the four corners to make a hexagon.

2. bend up a 1/4" (6.4 mm) lip to form a shallow pan similar to a pie plate.

You should also build a windscreen using these instructions using the rest of the oven liner.

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