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    It has been so long since I have had a FF stove, I cannot remember when I got it. But it is still going strong, after all these years and many many trips. A proven winner Dan!

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    Well I really haven't used it, I just grab it and drop it over the stove.. Just do what is ever the easiest for you to make,,

    Quote Originally Posted by zelph View Post
    Your idea worked out well, thank you.

    Do you think I should eliminate the small finger handle on the side the ring, is it useful?

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    Zelph, Thank you, for the great stuff you sent me!

    Looking over my treasure trove of alcohol stoves, accessories and Spark-Lite I feel I have my kit together to get on the trails.

    Now that Glacier National Park is open year 'round I think I will do a little hiking on snow, around Upper Lake St. Mary. I can try these alcohol stoves in the snow.

    I have my Companion Stove but I want to see how well the others hold up. Maybe a new way to "simmer" if I can insulate the cookware.

    I don't know how I forgot to order the Fancee Feest simner ring. Have you sorted out, handle or no handle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Connie View Post

    I don't know how I forgot to order the Fancee Feest simner ring. Have you sorted out, handle or no handle?
    Next batch of simmers I'll eliminate the handle.

    Glad you got the goodies and will be able to get back on the trails.....stay warm!

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    Quote Originally Posted by russb View Post
    It has been so long since I have had a FF stove, I cannot remember when I got it. But it is still going strong, after all these years and many many trips. A proven winner Dan!
    It sure does go back a long time ago....time is flying by:-)

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    Zelph, the Fancee Feest isn't the only proven excellent design you have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    Well Zelph - I have been following your posts for years. Here is the $$$ question I have made a personal pick of your favorite stoves and after numerous tests - I would like to find out what your personal fav on the trail that you have made, that is the best fuel to boil - not speed just efficient, Whats your best hybrid that sips fuel?
    Everything fits inside of the plastic carry container which ½ is my bowl to hold the freezer bag and the other half is my drinking cup. The burner holds 4.5oz of fuel. On one load of fuel I can boil 14 cups of water. 4 cups three times and 2 cups one time.

    Here is a photo my setup:



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    Boiling all that water, with the "simmer" small diameter for the flame?

    What diameter that stove?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Connie View Post
    Boiling all that water, with the "simmer" small diameter for the flame?

    What diameter that stove?
    The diameter of the opening is the same as the "Modified StarLyte. It works well in the confined space of the cone, no over heating. Takes 19-20 min to boil 4 cups of water. works out well, 2 cups for my Ramen noodles and 2 cups to drink.

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    Look what Shug is doing with the FF:


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    Read this thread for easy instructions on how to build the Fancee Feest stove.

    Watch Shugs video on how to use one:


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    Where does one purchase stainless steel wirecloth?Is it available is small quantities?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Five Tango View Post
    Where does one purchase stainless steel wirecloth?Is it available is small quantities?

    give me your address in a PM and I'll send you some free stuff.


    If you want to purchase some online here is a link:


    http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-mesh/=wm2mu6

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    Thanks,Zelph! pm on the way

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Liberty View Post
    So I tried two more designs, here's the results:

    Trial 5: center support, 3/8" gap between outer and inner piece, long wick
    Water: 1 cup, 75 deg F
    Fuel: 15mL 91% isopropyl
    Boil Time: 4:15
    Burn Time: 5:15
    Sooty after 3 minutes


    Trial 6: 1/4" gap, shorter wick
    Water: 1 cup, 79 deg F
    Fuel: 15mL 91% isopropyl
    Boil Time: 8:30
    Burn Time: 9:30
    Sooty after 7 minutes

    Start pic:


    Middle Pic (~4:30 in):


    End Pic:



    Conclusions:
    It seems that the length of the wick has a greater effect than the gap between the outer and inner cans does. It also seems inevitable that the flame becomes sooty when most of the fuel is gone. I'll have to test my smaller-gap version with a longer wick. When using on the trail, I should burn a little extra fuel so that I can boil my water and remove the pot before the flame gets sooty.
    You're coming along just fine. It's a fun learning process.

    The Fancee Feest stove might work ok with Iso91. I've been inspired by you to try using it as a fuel for the Fancee Feest. I'll give it a shot today and report back tomorrow. It's all in the name of Stove Science :-)

    Just recently we saw the video made by Hiram Cook where he used the Venom Super Stove and Iso91 as fuel. So I've gotten a renewed interest in doing some experimenting with Iso.
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    Ok, I tried Iso91 using the Fancee Feest under a Foster can and it worked really well. A video will have to be made tomorrow to show the flame pattern. we ventured, we gained.
    Last edited by zelph; 05-25-2015 at 22:19. Reason: spelling

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    Ok, here is the video showing how nicely the Fancee Feest burns Iso91 alcohol. It's a long video, no editing. No soot deposit on the bottom of the pot.


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    Nice DIY video on how to make one:


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    Shug is the best!!!

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