The Buddy Burner is a simple, safe, fuel source for many of the tin-can stoves shown here (ex: charcoal and hobo stoves). They can be quickly and easily made, stored for long periods of time, and used safely even by the youngest of Scouts.
 

Supplies:

• Roll-type can opener
• Tuna or catfood cans
• Cardboard or wood chips (not sawdust)
• Candle wicks
• Paraffin
• Double boiler

Procedure (refer to picture for examples):

• Using the regular can opener remove the top from the can.
• Fuel type:
  • Cardboard - cut into strips only tall enough to reach the top of the can. Fit the strips in the can in smaller circles until the can is full.
  • Wood chips - Fill can with wood chips, compressing as tightly as you can. Don't use sawdust as it doesn't burn as long.
• Fit a wick in the center of the fuel.
• Melt paraffin in a double boiler, never directly over heat.
• Pour paraffin into can until it fills and covers the fuel, let cool several hours.

Usage:

• Light wick. Practice before you use it to get a feel for how long it burns
• If you need to extinguish the flame before it's completely used do so by smothering, do not pour water on the flame.

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