Firekits

Aloha · **Reply #60 on:** January 01, 2016, 11:32:21 PM

Great kits. Reading thru my old posts man I've come along nicely.

I especially like the flint and steel set up. I've not tried this method yet but seem fun and challenging.

David · **Reply #61 on:** January 01, 2016, 11:39:42 PM

Flint and steel is fun and challenging. Once you get the hang of it its really a great way to get a fire started.

Aloha · **Reply #62 on:** January 01, 2016, 11:47:13 PM

Having a look at your ferro rods and such in the Maxped pouch, what a great set up. I see lots of tool set ups ( I have 2 ) in the smaller pouches but I dig the fire set up usage.

I think the popular thing to do is make altoid tin kits. I know I have a couple which are nice but rattly. Anyway I like soft pouch set up a lot

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David · **Reply #63 on:** January 02, 2016, 01:10:36 AM

The Maxped pouch is a work in progress. I'm experimenting on different set ups. For some reason I have alot of extra ferro rods hanging out there at the moment. I will proably put a flint and steel in there when I find the right size one I like and works well.

David · **Reply #64 on:** January 21, 2016, 07:05:40 PM

Been looking for a glass magnifying lens for the fire kit off and on for some time. Found this 7x one and will report back after I use it some to find out how it works. It is a hair over 1 1/2" wide.

Aloha · **Reply #65 on:** January 21, 2016, 08:05:50 PM

It's fun to make fire with a mag glass. I got one from some broken binoculars. Works really good. I don't know the magnification tho but guess since it works no biggie.

Can't wait to see the results.

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:05:09 AM

What I hate most about making fire with a magnifying glass are the spots in your vision during & afterwards......

David · **Reply #67 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:32:18 AM

Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 22, 2016, 09:05:09 AM

What I hate most about making fire with a magnifying glass are the spots in your vision during & afterwards......

It's been a long time since I've used a magnifying glass to start a fire. I'd forgotten about the spot thing.

SAK Guy · **Reply #68 on:** January 22, 2016, 09:53:42 AM

Quote from: David on January 21, 2016, 07:05:40 PM

Been looking for a glass magnifying lens for the fire kit off and on for some time. Found this 7x one and will report back after I use it some to find out how it works. It is a hair over 1 1/2" wide.

Looks very cool David!!!!! Let us know how you like it!

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #69 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:01:43 AM

Somehow missed this thread, but I'm I'm a bit of a pyromaniac as well

Major problem with my firekit is it's trying to be all things to all men at all times

........just too much.

Sure I'm missing something, but here's a bit of a list:

1. BIC lighter with cable tie thingy to prevent the fuel lever being pressed.
2. Storm proof matches
3. Ferro rod(s)
4. Magnesium bar(s)
5. Magnifying glass
6. Parabolic mirror made from bottom of a spray paint can - thickest walled can I could find.
7. Char cloth and rope in the shoe polish can that can be used to make more.
8. Cotton wool
9. Steel wool
10. Petroleum jelly.
11. Glycerin and Potassium permanganate

I know I'm missing something......

Broken and blistered from trying, but friction fires with everything from hand drills, bow drills, even pump drills, too many kinds of wood to mention..........mostly there will be smoke, but so far not one fire

IIRC that achievement was my new years undertaking & resolution for 2014

rishardh · **Reply #70 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:29:28 AM

Quote from: Gerhard Gerber on January 22, 2016, 10:01:43 AM

Somehow missed this thread, but I'm I'm a bit of a pyromaniac as well

Major problem with my firekit is it's trying to be all things to all men at all times ........just too much.

Sure I'm missing something, but here's a bit of a list:

1. BIC lighter with cable tie thingy to prevent the fuel lever being pressed.
2. Storm proof matches
3. Ferro rod(s)
4. Magnesium bar(s)
5. Magnifying glass
6. Parabolic mirror made from bottom of a spray paint can - thickest walled can I could find.
7. Char cloth and rope in the shoe polish can that can be used to make more.
8. Cotton wool
9. Steel wool
10. Petroleum jelly.
11. Glycerin and Potassium permanganate

I know I'm missing something......

Broken and blistered from trying, but friction fires with everything from hand drills, bow drills, even pump drills, too many kinds of wood to mention..........mostly there will be smoke, but so far not one fire
IIRC that achievement was my new years undertaking & resolution for 2014

Have you considered starting a fire with one hand. Most of your items will work but you need to practice, especially with your weaker hand. Those one handed Ferro Rods are also nice.

David · **Reply #71 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:38:45 AM

The bow drill is one way I've never tried yet. It's been on the back burner but never acted upon. Maybe this summer???

SAK Guy · **Reply #72 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:44:59 AM

Quote from: David on January 24, 2016, 07:38:45 AM

The bow drill is one way I've never tried yet. It's been on the back burner but never acted upon. Maybe this summer???

Don't forget pix!!!!!

David · **Reply #73 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:24:01 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on January 24, 2016, 07:44:59 AM

Quote from: David on January 24, 2016, 07:38:45 AM
The bow drill is one way I've never tried yet. It's been on the back burner but never acted upon. Maybe this summer???

Don't forget pix!!!!!

When i get around to it I'll try to remember pics. Since I dont ever seem to get around to making the different parts needed to do it. Maybe I can find a decent kit to give it ago. I got a idea there will be more smoke than fire in the beginning. Like G said.

Aloha · **Reply #74 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:10:56 PM

I've made a bow drill set and got tons of thick smoke and lots but no coal. I also tried using bamboo and same thing, lot of smoke and charing but no coal. I am going to continue to give it a go till I get FIYA!

I've used the plow method ( I think thats what its called ) and nothing :face palm:.

Regardless its been fun.

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #75 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:28:08 AM

Quote from: rishardh on January 24, 2016, 07:29:28 AM

Have you considered starting a fire with one hand. Most of your items will work but you need to practice, especially with your weaker hand. Those one handed Ferro Rods are also nice.

The parabolic, the magnifying glass and the glycerin/permanganate should work left handed, I have made fire with each of those repeatedly.

Not counting the lighter and matches of course.

I won't be happy until I've mastered some form of friction fire lighting.

David · **Reply #76 on:** January 25, 2016, 08:45:50 AM

G have you ever used a fire piston to start a fire? I have not used one and am curious as to how well they work.

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #77 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:16:27 AM

Quote from: David on January 25, 2016, 08:45:50 AM

G have you ever used a fire piston to start a fire? I have not used one and am curious as to how well they work.

Hi David

I have, in a shop

The stuff comes from South Africa, they have several kits with the central theme of primitive fire making - was VERY expensive.

Since I have a machinist for a best friend I bought so brass rods and we made our own.
2 problems - couldn't find the right size O-ring, and the shaft of the plunger bent during testing.....

Aloha · **Reply #78 on:** January 25, 2016, 05:05:02 PM

Quote from: David on January 25, 2016, 08:45:50 AM

G have you ever used a fire piston to start a fire? I have not used one and am curious as to how well they work.

I have an it worked pretty well. I have it in my camping gear just for fun. There are nice inexpensive ones on the bay that I've meant to pick up at some point.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57019.msg1026291.html#msg1026291

David · **Reply #79 on:** January 25, 2016, 06:42:01 PM

Thanks A. The only one I'd seen in the past was very expensive so didnt consider it at the time. It's good to see cheaper one's out there now.

rishardh · **Reply #80 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:14:13 PM

Quote from: David on January 25, 2016, 06:42:01 PM

Thanks A. The only one I'd seen in the past was very expensive so didnt consider it at the time. It's good to see cheaper one's out there now.

+1. I wouldn't mind trying one too. Thanks for Sharing

Obi1shinobee · **Reply #81 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:00:07 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on January 24, 2016, 07:44:59 AM

Quote from: David on January 24, 2016, 07:38:45 AM
The bow drill is one way I've never tried yet. It's been on the back burner but never acted upon. Maybe this summer???

Don't forget pix!!!!!

MY BEST FIRE KITS LMAO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ8D28gvkjc

toolguy · **Reply #82 on:** January 27, 2016, 10:37:03 PM

Here are some of the tools I use for creating fire.One of the fire-pistons is my homemade version.

Gerhard Gerber · **Reply #83 on:** January 28, 2016, 10:18:25 AM

Quote from: toolguy on January 27, 2016, 10:37:03 PM

Here are some of the tools I use for creating fire.One of the fire-pistons is my homemade version.

Just realized we can solve both problems with mine by drilling the hole bigger and used the brass rod used for the body to make a thicker plunger.......then we should be able to get O-rings as well......

Aloha · **Reply #84 on:** January 28, 2016, 05:47:11 PM

Quote from: toolguy on January 27, 2016, 10:37:03 PM

Here are some of the tools I use for creating fire.One of the fire-pistons is my homemade version.

Nice TG

Its not the most practical way to get fire but it sure is a fun and neat way to do it.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #85 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:13:36 AM

I don't know if I posted this before...Firesteel matches. I use slivers of fatwood, which can be blown out and used several times. Spent matchsticks, twigs and birthday candles can be lit with a bit of cotton. Fatwood and candles are waterproof and PJ cotton balls are fairly water resistant. Handy for utility lighting when you don't need to start a campfire.