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Altoids Tin-possible uses
on: August 02, 2009, 12:13:08 AM
So i was thinking about building a small fire toting tin out of my newly emptied Altoids tin. Ideas for contents would be a magnesium firestick or firesteel, a small vial of flammable liquid, some cotton maybe a bic for back up?

what's your suggestions?

Any other handy uses someone wants to share for Altoids tins?
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 12:59:10 AM
All the things you've mentioned sound fine.  How about a small tin of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and some bicycle tire inner tube?  Some strike anywhere matches wouldn't be out of place.

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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #2 on: August 02, 2009, 01:00:45 AM
what's the tire inner tube for?  I'm guessing the vaseline aids in keeping the fire lit?  Or >:D :pok:
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #3 on: August 02, 2009, 01:10:11 AM
Quote from: Pacu on August 02, 2009, 01:00:45 AM
I'm guessing the vaseline aids in keeping the fire lit?  Or >:D :pok:

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Reply #4 on: August 02, 2009, 01:21:13 AM
Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #5 on: August 02, 2009, 02:29:30 AM
Here is an interesting read maybe it will help with your content issue.  ;)

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=35

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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 04:14:24 AM
Quote from: Swiss Man on August 02, 2009, 02:29:30 AM
Here is an interesting read maybe it will help with your content issue.  ;)

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=35


Always a good link for survival kits :tu:

I keep spare parts to things in them as well as most of my 58mm SAKs :) you can find many uses for the good ole Altoids tin :D
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #7 on: August 02, 2009, 09:46:05 AM
A multi bladed 58-65mm sak.
A small ferro rod.
A sewing needle for first aid, clothes repair and as an emergency compass.
Some cotton wool.
Inner tube.
Plaster's and an anticeptic swab.
And a condom.
Pencil stub.


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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #8 on: August 02, 2009, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: Gareth on August 02, 2009, 01:21:13 AM
Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.

Hand sanitizer works as well plus it kills two birds with one stone: you can start a fire AND sanitize your hands.   :D
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #9 on: August 02, 2009, 08:59:41 PM
Quote from: PyroJames on August 02, 2009, 05:46:08 PM
Quote from: Gareth on August 02, 2009, 01:21:13 AM
Put the Vaseline on the cotton balls and they will catch fire and burn for a good amount of time.  The rubber will also burn very well even if wet.

Hand sanitizer works as well plus it kills two birds with one stone: you can start a fire AND sanitize your hands.   :D

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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #10 on: August 02, 2009, 09:11:20 PM
make a hole in it and use it to make charcloth.. also you cant refill it with some candys or chocolates lol  :D
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #11 on: August 02, 2009, 11:05:32 PM
I should also say that all my SAK guts are in Altoids tins, they're just the right size.
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #12 on: August 02, 2009, 11:19:32 PM
How about an Altoids Trebuchet? :D - Curiously Strong

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Reply #13 on: August 02, 2009, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: SporkBob NoPants on August 02, 2009, 11:19:32 PM
How about an Altoids Trebuchet? :D - Curiously Strong

omg, that is so cool.  I don't know when I'll ever have the need to launch cheerios at something but I must build one.
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #14 on: August 03, 2009, 12:06:23 AM
Quote from: PyroJames on August 02, 2009, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: SporkBob NoPants on August 02, 2009, 11:19:32 PM
How about an Altoids Trebuchet? :D - Curiously Strong

omg, that is so cool.  I don't know when I'll ever have the need to launch cheerios at something but I must build one.
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Reply #15 on: August 03, 2009, 07:29:44 AM
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #16 on: August 03, 2009, 11:14:11 PM
I once put a radio(excluding 9volt battery) in an altoids tin.
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #17 on: August 26, 2009, 05:36:04 AM
Made some tinderboxes. I hammered out the lids into a shallow dome for a different look.
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Re: Altoids Tin-possible uses
Reply #18 on: August 26, 2009, 12:32:14 PM
I use them all the time for my fire starter stuff.  But I also have an amateur radio license and I know QRP'ers(low power operators) who have built small radios into Altoids tins.

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