LM317 voltage regulator R2 is getting very hot? why?

calvingloster:
And I know that efficiency isn't going to be great but these are the only components I have!!! I can't just buy stuff like you guys recommend. I have what I have and I want to use it to make what I need. Even if it isn't the most efficient thing on earth.

My suggestion: Instead of devoting hour and hours of your energy to something that's never going to work very well, devote that time to finding a way to get stuff from eBay.

You must know somebody who can help...