Survival candle

Gareth · **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2011, 07:36:54 PM

I was genuinely impressed with this thing, though it wasn't really quite as near to setting light to my coat as it looks.

Billhook's?

Sparky415 · **Reply #31 on:** August 27, 2011, 08:12:26 PM

Glad someones taking notice

I love that sketch!

Neil · **Reply #32 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:04:03 PM

We really should have timed it

it did work well though.

Gareth · **Reply #33 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:31:43 PM

In my slightly fuzzy memory it was going for about an hour and a half or so, but I'll be the first to admit I wasn't paying that much attention.

Threeme2189 · **Reply #34 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:44:28 PM

I think I'll try making one of those.
Now all I need is a few candles and a tin can with a lid...

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #35 on:** August 28, 2011, 12:00:47 AM

Quote from: Gareth on August 27, 2011, 11:31:43 PM

In my slightly fuzzy memory it was going for about an hour and a half or so, but I'll be the first to admit I wasn't paying that much attention.

I remember thinking two things ...

A) That's going really well
B) Don't trip over it and set your trousers on fire when you go for a pee

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #36 on:** August 28, 2011, 07:24:37 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on March 03, 2011, 11:06:16 PM

I don't think I've ever seen canning supplies in grocery stores here.

What do you need. I have plenty of stuff lying around. Just pm me a list and I'll see what I have.

Sparky415 · **Reply #37 on:** August 28, 2011, 11:16:28 PM

I was thinking that the tin is probably the hardest thing to find when making one of these

So I cut down a beer can (no beer was wasted during the filming of this thread)
Filled it with some cardboard
Then topped it up with melted candle wax, less than four candles this time

That seems to work OK

My house smells funny

Neil · **Reply #38 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:32:32 AM

LoL

the things you do for MTO

... should have used scented candles

Sparky415 · **Reply #39 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:36:33 PM

I can't find my lavender candles

Sazabi · **Reply #40 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:57:45 PM

One part Yankee Candle and two parts unscented candles would work nicely, I bet.

Sparky415 · **Reply #41 on:** September 02, 2011, 10:59:43 AM

I really was thinking about adding some citronela candles to keep the mozzies away

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #42 on:** September 05, 2011, 05:57:01 PM

You could always add marigold flowers to it also. This is a natural mozzie repellent.

Threeme2189 · **Reply #43 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:33:33 PM

I made one yesterday with some big blue candles my mom threw out an hour before I asked her if she had any unused candles.
I had to go dumpster diving in our trash can.
I used an 11 cm high tomato sauce can. I know it's too high but I wanted to see how a higher can works.

It will be tested later this week.

Sparky415 · **Reply #44 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:51:40 PM

They are a usefull thing to have around and will keep for ages

Looking forward to the pictures

Threeme2189 · **Reply #45 on:** September 24, 2011, 08:15:24 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on September 24, 2011, 06:51:40 PM

They are a usefull thing to have around and will keep for ages

Looking forward to the pictures

I'll try to snap a few on Thursday, I wont be home until then.

Sparky415 · **Reply #46 on:** September 29, 2011, 09:13:25 PM

So far so good Mate

Standing by

Threeme2189 · **Reply #47 on:** September 29, 2011, 09:24:44 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on September 29, 2011, 09:13:25 PM

So far so good Mate

Standing by

Bring a fire truck

EDIT:
Here are the promised action shots:

It lit right up after a few seconds in contact with a match.

The flames spread throughout the candle after about a minute.

I put it out after about 10 minutes with the green metal lid that can be seen in the pictures.
All in all I am impressed with the simplicity, performance and the price of this thing.

Neil · **Reply #48 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:41:53 AM

I still haven't made one

Good actions shots

Sparky415 · **Reply #49 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:29:03 PM

Quote from: Threeme2189 on September 29, 2011, 09:24:44 PM

I put it out after about 10 minutes with the green metal lid that can be seen in the pictures.
All in all I am impressed with the simplicity, performance and the price of this thing.

They are a great idea you can even add more wax while they are going
Nice pictures, that looks like it works well Threeme

Threeme2189 · **Reply #50 on:** October 07, 2011, 10:29:03 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 07, 2011, 12:29:03 PM

Quote from: Threeme2189 on September 29, 2011, 09:24:44 PM

I put it out after about 10 minutes with the green metal lid that can be seen in the pictures.
All in all I am impressed with the simplicity, performance and the price of this thing.

They are a great idea you can even add more wax while they are going
Nice pictures, that looks like it works well Threeme

Thanks

I really want to top it off because I didn't have enough wax at the time.
Maybe when I get a chance to use it I will have some wax ready to throw in

Quote from: Neil on October 07, 2011, 12:41:53 AM

I still haven't made one

Good actions shots

.

What exactly are you waiting for?
Get to work!

Neil · **Reply #51 on:** October 08, 2011, 01:49:10 AM

Quote from: Threeme2189 on October 07, 2011, 10:29:03 PM

What exactly are you waiting for?
Get to work!

I've decided they'd be fun to do with my boys at Halloween. I figure they can make one each to go either side of the pumpkin.

Neil · **Reply #52 on:** October 21, 2011, 10:56:22 PM

Tony sent me appropriate supplies over. We were going to wait for Halloween but as school was closed today it seemed as good a time as any.

We made them in the afternoon and then waited until after Cubs this evening for the testing. The lads decided that although it wasn't a camp fire it'd be a good excuse to eat marshmallows anyway

They burnt well but were a little tricky to get going. Probably startup easier next time.

Sparky415 · **Reply #53 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:39:17 AM

Hope you all had fun and the clean up wasn't too hard

I like your pictures title

Neil · **Reply #54 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:47:00 AM

Hope you liked the wax sprinkles on them

Sparky415 · **Reply #55 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:45:04 AM

I didn't realize you had decorated them with sprinkles,

Did you heat the wax on the cooker or use something else?

Mmmmm Marshmallows

Neil · **Reply #56 on:** October 23, 2011, 03:07:08 PM

Heated it with an electric hot air gun.

Apparently the way to do it without fuss and odour is to use a baby bottle warmer.

Threeme2189 · **Reply #57 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:54:46 PM

Quote from: Neil on October 23, 2011, 03:07:08 PM

Heated it with an electric hot air gun.

Apparently the way to do it without fuss and odour is to use a baby bottle warmer.

I just put the wax in a tin can and boiled it in a small pot until it melted.

Neil · **Reply #58 on:** November 01, 2011, 01:34:08 AM

More pictures, courtesy of my eldest...

Very windy this evening and they burnt out in about an hour. During that time they put out loads of light and made a very satisfying roaring noise

Additional pics with pumpkin here.

edc.addict · **Reply #59 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:41:56 AM

Very cool.... now I want to make one too. Don't think I'll ever find a use for it but it looks like a fun rainy Sunday project.

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