Kenzy O'neill
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Minimalist Alcohol Stove

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Post 13 - 2016
Start to Finish Here is a compilation, from initial concept to completion, of my blog updates throughout the process of building a minimalist alcohol stove.   Inspiration for Final Project Alcohol Stove Design Review Alcohol Stove: Primary Constraints Alcohol Stove Update 3/16/16 Alcohol Stove Design Influences Alcohol Stove Update 4/6/16 Alcohol Stove Update 4/13/16 Alcohol…

Alcohol Stove Final Report Part 2

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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Why and What’s Next? I began this project with the intent to build a minimalist styled alcohol stove and for the most part I would say I achieved my goals. I started with the idea of making a stove that had a built in pot stand, variable temperature control and some sort of external fuel…

Alcohol Stove Final Report Part 1

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
2 Comments
Introduction I created an alcohol backpacking stove following a minimalist aesthetic. The stove uses denatured alcohol for fuel, features legs which function as a built in pot holder, and has a “simmer ring” to control temperature. Concept   The general concept of how this style of stove works is illustrated well by these two images.…

Alcohol Stove Update 4/13/16

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
3 Comments
Unfortunately, I am still very sick with some sort of bacterial infection and have been in bed with a fever for the last two weeks. As a result of my sickness, I have made no progress on my project and have nothing new to show you all. Hopefully within the next couple days these antibiotics…

Alcohol Stove Update 4/6/16

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
4 Comments
In the last week I came down with a severe case of Strep throat and haven’t made quite as much progress as I would have liked; however, I did make another prototype stove. My most recent prototype follows my aesthetic choice a bit better by being more refined and having a cleaner look. The interior…

Alcohol Stove Design Influences

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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Over spring break I experimented with polishing cans to achieve a shiny look for the exterior of the stove. The process of polishing cans proved to be rather difficult for anodized cans since no solvents really do the trick. To get a polished finish I used a sanding sponge first, then wet 600 grit sandpaper…

Alcohol Stove Update 3/16/16

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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So far, I have gathered most of the necessary materials and made the first basic  prototype stove. The prototype is very crude and has made it clear that in order to produce an excellent stove very high precision is key. I plan on making a few more prototypes to really get a feel for how…

Alcohol Stove: Primary Constraints

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
2 Comments
As I’ve been working on my design and shopping for parts I’ve identified some constraints to the project: Time Undoubtedly, the process of making prototypes and testing will take much more time than I expect. This is something I have taken into account and intend to be aware of throughout the project. Parts/Materials Since I…

Alcohol Stove Design Review

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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I have chosen to create an alcohol stove following a modern and minimalist camping aesthetic. Since I was a little kid I’ve been intrigued by the designs of minimalist camping gear such as stoves, pots and pans, silverware, and multitools. This summer my buddy and I made some crude alcohol stoves from aluminum cans and…

Inspiration for Final Project

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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This summer my buddy and I built some alcohol stoves from aluminum cans like the one shown above. These stoves are very light and run on isopropyl alcohol. I’ve always thought minimalist camping stoves are really incredible and look really cool, like the model above. Many of the compressed gas stoves look very similar to…

Kenzy’s Aspirations

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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As I am still a few years from graduation and have little to no experience with design or production, I hope to gain experience with laser cutters, 3D printing and prototyping. I think 3D printers are very cool, so I am really excited to work with them this semester. In general, I hope to gain…

Kenzy’s Set of Skills

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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I am a sophomore TAM major, recently I switched from Aerospace Engineering. Although I have not had too much experience with Solidworks or the machine shop, I do have a bit of hands on experience due to my father being an architect and working around construction sites. Skills: -I am capable with power tools -I…

Minimalist Cardboard Stool

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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From the start of this project I knew I wanted to make something out of cardboard. I had wanted to make a piece of cardboard furniture ever since I saw photos of cardboard chairs a few years ago, and this project was the perfect time to do it. Additionally, there was a ton of excess…

Cardboard Furniture Progress

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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I have chosen to create a piece of cardboard furniture since I have always wanted to do it as a project. Thankfully, I also have an excessive amount of cardboard at my house just waiting for its time to shine. My current concept is for a bookshelf that doubles as a night stand. However, I…

Minimalism

Kenzy O'neill
2016, Student Work
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Minimalism began in the 1960’s to early 1970’s as a contrasting aesthetic compared to Abstract expressionism. The primary element of Minimalism is the reduction of features to achieve the most simple design or image. Minimalism is seen in many different mediums ranging from paintings to architecture to apparel. Some people even live their lives as…

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