Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 

A more practical post modern design for computers.

http://e-smokeburnerstove2.blogspot.com/

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Very neat! I also found the quit smoking drug advertised in the comments to be very amusing.

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A PC-case converted to a cook stove?

Sounds like this guy has too much time on his hands. :pcguru:

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Well if you read it, you'll find it employs a very efficient method for burning wood shavings, which in turn requires a well designed air delivery system, that happens to already be provided to you by the PC manufacturers. That it can be made (basically) entirely from trash is impressive on its own and perhaps very useful in India and China where tech trash is plentiful and affordability is low.

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Errr... the "problem" or "foolishness" of it that I see is that this wonderful creation calls for the use of the power supply and the fans that were in the computer!

If you have the electricity to run the fans, why not just get a hot plate?

:stupid:

Re: Convert that old PC tower case to ....... a cookstove !
 

Because a hot plate uses A LOT more electricity than a computer fan.

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The fans are 12 volt so they could be run from your car battery.

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Yeah, he needs to cruise China-mart with you and go shopping for more stupid appliances ...

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coffee can rocket stove

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This I like!!!

Anyone who has tools at home can rig this up... and DEFINITELY a SHTF stove... I like it!

And... the price is right! :36_1_11:

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That is a sharp-looking unit.

I notice the website is like 2004 (?) So, is this stove still a happening thing? You wouldn't know how much $$$ they want for it, do you?

Also, do you know if by any chance they give directions on how to make your own (albeit, I'm sure the finished product wouldn't be as polished as this is)?

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Guess you could say I'm not a pretentious snob with time on my hands... or a city-dwelling clueless wanna-be survivor!

:111:

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My mistake, he can cruise BassPro with you and go shopping for a Coleman stove.

Don't forget the $10 per gallon fuel !

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This is an interesting paper: Design Principles for Wood Burning Cookstoves (especially Chapter 2, Ten Design Principles).

http://www.bioenergylists.org/stoves...Cookstoves.pdf

Mostly intended for fixed stoves but could also be used to build a portable stove.