The Hobo Stove

Hobo Stove
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The Hobo stove it simplicity itself. Made of nothing more than a tin can, and powered by anything that burns – charcoal, sterno, or a buddy .

Supplies:

• Tin can (4-10″ diameter)

• Tin snips

• Punch-type can opener

• Roll-type can opener

 The Hobo stove

Procedure (refer to picture for examples):

• Using the roll-type can opener remove one end of the can.

• Using the punch-type can opener, make a series (6-8) of holes around the top of the can.

• Using the snips cut an opening in the other side of the can large enough to slide a turna or catfood can through.

 The Hobo stove

Usage:

• Light the fuel:
o 3-4 charcoal briquette in tuna can
o sterno fuel
o buddy burner

• Slide the fuel through the opening in the bottom of the can.

• Cook directly on the top of the can as soon as it’s hot enough to use the hobo stove

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