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re: stiff shell I've used expanded polythene (EPE) blocks for this sort of application in the past. This stuff is often used in packaging for things like computer monitors. It can be cut with a craft knife o... |
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re: Bud bottles, etc. Matthew, I notice your script request came from BPL. Have you looked at the OM thread on the clone? There are a number of drinks can/bottle versions of the clone on that thread (e.g. Derek Gof... |
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cat seams on edges Did you put cat seams on the [brain's gone; can't think of the word] 'hem' at the bottom edges of the tent? If not, they'll also help keep the sides taut, by providing a tensio... |
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missing smiley? > Have you considered basing the number of holes on combustion requirements and heat transfer? You missed the winky from that post, I take it? If not, then, yes, the size and number of hol... |
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re: hole spacing > With regards the new script, you could get really technical and allow a different number of holes on each row: say 10 at the top, 15 below, 20 below that and so on. Not really. The hole ar... |
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re: variables Franco, Yes, you're right, of course. But I find that I can accommodate for the variability with experience. The snuffer and fuel recovery is a straightforward alternative to relying on ... |
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re: holes Matt, I've updated the script to allow any number of rows of holes. I also checked my correspondence list, and notice that you asked for the script in August 2009... The script has devel... |
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other design considerations... Also bear in mind what will happen when you spill stuff in the cosy (and you will...). The metallised bubble wraps like Reflectix (I think) will hold on to the spillage, and it will be hard to c... |
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re: recovering fuel Of course, the alternative is to measure the fuel and water, and know how your burner performs... With a Trangia burner, you can just screw the cap on, and no need to recover fuel between burns.... |
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re: holes Matthew, Thanks for posting pictures of your cone. I guess the issue with the number of holes at the top is down to the fact that you're using a drinks can as your pan, so the circumferen... |
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