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Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #61 on: March 31, 2024, 02:05:17 PM
Fire, fire, fire... >:D :like:


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #62 on: March 31, 2024, 02:30:50 PM
This looks fun!  Count me in! :D

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #63 on: April 01, 2024, 02:11:28 AM
This one sounds cool,,, I am excited to participate!

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #64 on: April 01, 2024, 02:27:37 AM


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #65 on: April 01, 2024, 07:09:40 AM
Welcome comis and GA1dad!  :like:

Day 1
The half matchbox I made a while ago. Still plenty of matches for edc or a kit. And the Signal, which I don't think I've used in any challenge so far.

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #66 on: April 01, 2024, 11:52:00 AM
well this is my starting point

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #67 on: April 01, 2024, 02:55:07 PM
Day 1
Some book matches I picked up somewhere that have tagged along in my first aid kit for a long time.
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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #68 on: April 01, 2024, 04:38:05 PM
I have to get in on this one!

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #69 on: April 01, 2024, 04:42:34 PM

Day 1
The half matchbox I made a while ago. Still plenty of matches for edc or a kit.

Nice half matdh box!  I like that!


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #70 on: April 01, 2024, 05:48:48 PM
Day 1



I don't use my lighter on a regular basis, so it stayed in a small utility bag with a zip tie on it to prevent gas leak.


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #71 on: April 01, 2024, 06:49:33 PM
April Firestarting Challenge
Fire 1 of 30

So I'm going into this with a self issued sub-challenge to start a fire each day, as well as a picture of the means of starting the fire. Today I'm taking the easy route by using a Bic lighter to melt frays on a cable sock before running wires into it. On Saturday I was up in the mountains and found this lighter on the ground, and it actually worked. Since I knew I'd be participating in this challenge I slipped it in my pocket. It will likely make a few appearances this month.

 

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #72 on: April 01, 2024, 07:56:16 PM
Day 1 of 30

Today tested my ferrorod and firecord mixed with wood and results seen in pic.

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #73 on: April 01, 2024, 10:36:39 PM
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At the last minute I decided to join. I don't normally carry fire making stuff unless I'm camping so this will be a little bit of a change for me.



Starting simple today with just a zippo. It's one I carried in the army. I nevered smoked but it's amazing how nice people became when you offered them a light.

The fixed blade is a knife I'm in the middle of rehandling
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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #74 on: April 01, 2024, 11:22:02 PM
:ahhh LET THE FLAMES BEGIN! :ahhh



DAY 01



Today's fire starter and fire related carries included: a titanium magnifying glass, a firebox nano, wax paper and a titanium travel tube full of matches.



other items pictured left to right: leatherman PS style, Reylight triple dawn flashlight, titanium embassy pen, Farmer X red alox, titanium clip, titanium travel tube, titanium mini pen, titanium mini pick and titanium magnifying glass.


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #75 on: April 02, 2024, 12:05:59 AM
Day 1

Starting out really serious today…  :rofl: I have actually only used one of these. No time for a fire today and even though it’s nice out.  It works well but takes the fun out of it.

More flaming fun in the days to come!  :ahhh

 
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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #76 on: April 02, 2024, 12:48:14 AM
DAY 1  Starting off with my only Zippo, in homage to my past profession.



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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #77 on: April 02, 2024, 12:49:59 AM
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At the last minute I decided to join. I don't normally carry fire making stuff unless I'm camping so this will be a little bit of a change for me.

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Starting simple today with just a zippo. It's one I carried in the army. I nevered smoked but it's amazing how nice people became when you offered them a light.

The fixed blade is a knife I'm in the middle of rehandling

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #78 on: April 02, 2024, 01:15:50 AM
April Firestarting Challenge
Fire 1 of 30

So I'm going into this with a self issued sub-challenge to start a fire each day, as well as a picture of the means of starting the fire. .
I was thinking of doing the same but its been a busy day and now its raining with a tornado watch. I did light a candle though  :D I am just going to strive for as many fires as I can.
:ahhh LET THE FLAMES BEGIN! :ahhh

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other items pictured left to right: leatherman PS style, Reylight triple dawn flashlight, titanium embassy pen, Farmer X red alox, titanium clip, titanium travel tube, titanium mini pen, titanium mini pick and titanium magnifying glass.
Very nice looking set of tools and things you got there.


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #79 on: April 02, 2024, 01:26:26 AM
Day 1 of 30

Today I carried an Imco Triplex lighter.  I have two others, but this one I had recently found on ebay. a fun lighter.  The sog I don't normally carry, but it was on my desk and I didn't want to look for my rebar, my normal carry.

 
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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #80 on: April 02, 2024, 01:33:01 AM
Day 1

Using my Xikar Cutter Mayan Cloisonne to light up some stress relief.

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #81 on: April 02, 2024, 01:48:40 AM
:like: cool lighter Cypher :tu: :tu:



Very nice looking set of tools and things you got there.

thank you sir!  :cheers: :salute:


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #82 on: April 02, 2024, 03:24:03 AM
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At the last minute I decided to join. I don't normally carry fire making stuff unless I'm camping so this will be a little bit of a change for me.

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Starting simple today with just a zippo. It's one I carried in the army. I nevered smoked but it's amazing how nice people became when you offered them a light.

The fixed blade is a knife I'm in the middle of rehandling

Welcome to the challenge, and I cannot wait to see what you do with that knife! :like:


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #83 on: April 02, 2024, 03:29:10 AM
Day 2
Just got back from my physiotherapy, and it's raining nicely.

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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #84 on: April 02, 2024, 06:31:42 AM
Day1

Just some all weather matches in waterproof USGI case.  There's also a tiny ferro rod on the bottom of the case.



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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #85 on: April 02, 2024, 12:57:38 PM
DAY 2   Today's gear is a humble Bic with some Dave Canterbury extras: bank line loop and fuel button safety, plus some wick cord for tinder.

Tomorrow is fire starting day.  8)



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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #86 on: April 02, 2024, 01:45:51 PM
Day 1
Some book matches I picked up somewhere that have tagged along in my first aid kit for a long time.
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I read up on the last few posts about this knife, what a journey and a fantastic job!  I often felt more drawn to a particular knife, when some work was done on it.


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #87 on: April 02, 2024, 01:48:31 PM
well this is my starting point


What's that on the right?  Looks like a pet toy, but I could be wrong...




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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #88 on: April 02, 2024, 01:50:04 PM
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02. MTSAK
03. Grand_Banana
04. Explorer
05. Sos24
06. Fireman
07. Enginears
08. Antti Lammi
09. AzteCypher
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11. styx
12. lazar
13. Comis
14. GA1dad
15.TexasAKM
16. SubMY

At the last minute I decided to join. I don't normally carry fire making stuff unless I'm camping so this will be a little bit of a change for me.

(Image removed from quote.)

Starting simple today with just a zippo. It's one I carried in the army. I nevered smoked but it's amazing how nice people became when you offered them a light.

The fixed blade is a knife I'm in the middle of rehandling


 :popcorn:  That knife...please keep us posted.


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Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge
Reply #89 on: April 02, 2024, 01:55:05 PM
Day 2



I have Bic lighters laying around the apartment and sometimes I would just rotate and carry a different one for a spin.  Today I use it to finish up all the zipper pullers on Little guy's fencing bag.


 

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