How to Make a Durable Solar Oven
Image credit: Rogue Preparedness via YouTube
Summer is the perfect season for camping and other outdoor activities, and what better item to keep with you than a durable solar oven? This oven can be taken anywhere and you can cook any food in this without having to use fire or electricity, all you need is the sun which, lucky enough, we have a lot of during the Summer season.
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This DIY solar oven is very easy to build and you can do it on your own, but if you’re not good at woodwork, then you can ask for a hand. For now, learn the basics of making this project by watching this video tutorial by Rogue Preparedness on YouTube. I hope you enjoy making this project!
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Materials for DIY Solar Oven:
- (1) 4ft x 8ft x 7/16ft plywood
- (2) 2 x 2 x 8 plywood
- (1) .093″ x 18″ x 24″ clear acrylic sheet
- (1) 24″ x 16″ flat-bottomed food-grade styrofoam cooler
- (6) 1.5″ hinges
- (2) door hook and eyes, for connecting the 3 reflectors
- (1) box of #6 x 1″ screws
- (2) black spray paint
- Aluminum foil
- Tape
- Drill
- Scissors
- Guide (Click here for the cutting requirements)
How to Build a Solar Oven:
Attach the 2×2 pieces together with a screw to build the internal side frames, then connect the front, back, bottom, and sides to it. Next, connect the reflector pieces, then attach the eye loops, and put the cooler inside. Spray paint the entire exterior of the piece, then line the inside with aluminum foil, place the acrylic sheet, and test your new solar oven.
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How to Make a Durable Solar Oven
