Fire Starter Info.

**Rick** · 09-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Let me get this straight. You think working your fingers bloody to get a spark is easier than 1) strike 2) blow 3) fire?

Uh, no. Flints, flints, flints....come on, repeat after me....flints.....

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 09-06-2008, 08:47 PM

The wood that i use sparks rapidly.and also the drill is comfortable to hold and use,shaped for the hand. i use cotton or jute for tinder. it works ok for me.

**Rick** · 09-06-2008, 08:56 PM

Well, as one of our most noble members would say, "If it works for you then it works for me." (thank you, Crash)

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 09-06-2008, 09:08 PM

Its not like my most favorite way to build fires, though i often use this method. weather conditions wreak havoc the "FIRE" bow. there may be more reliable ways. i normaly always carry a magnesium flint stick and a ZIPPO.

**crashdive123** · 09-06-2008, 09:14 PM

Ah yes, back-ups. You can never have too many.

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 09-06-2008, 09:26 PM

Thats right, I dont like not being able to build a fire. multiple aproaches to getting one lit
is a good notion observe

**klkak** · 09-07-2008, 01:53 AM

Yea and when I'm dreaming about building a fire I put some tender in the palm of one hand. Slap my hands together sharply then rub them together vigorously for a couple seconds. then cup my hand and gently blow on the tender and a flame springs to life. However when I'm out in the bush or the back yard and need to start a fire I use a ferro rod and a cotton ball soaked in paraffin or some birch bark or both...,

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 09-07-2008, 09:08 AM

Didnt stan laurel used to do that too?

**sh4d0wm4573ri7** · 09-10-2008, 09:39 PM

I prefer flint n steel or blastmatch ,strike force and cotton however I like a challenge so heres a bad vid of me using a bow n drill and igniting just ceder shavings
http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/e...t=Video009.flv

**crashdive123** · 09-10-2008, 10:12 PM

Looked like you had it going for a bit....

**sh4d0wm4573ri7** · 09-11-2008, 08:13 AM

Yea normally I make a nest of jute and ceder shavings however on this occasion my oldest son was here and we made a bet, I said I could get a flame with just the ceder shavings and he bet me a 20 I couldn't lol thx son

**Rick** · 09-11-2008, 08:33 AM

I carry a small aluminum tube (about the size of a drinking straw) in my fire kit. It really helps to direct your breath when blowing on a fire. It makes for a hotter fire than just using your lips. You could use 1/4 inch copper tubing or anything along those lines. The aluminum is rugged enough that it doesn't get damaged in the pack.

**sh4d0wm4573ri7** · 09-11-2008, 11:12 PM

good tip thx rick

**tsitenha** · 09-12-2008, 12:52 PM

I carry surgical tubing that will act as a flexible straw and like the above aluminum tube will also redirect air to the fire. Plus all kinds of other uses, repair a sling shot, possible tourniquet, lure body etc...

**Rick** · 09-12-2008, 03:17 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention...and this is important.....it's blow, don't suck.

**chazlawyer** · 09-12-2008, 10:45 PM

I'm a big fan of having back-ups and multiple options...so when the need for fire arises...

For Spark and Ignition:
BlastMatch
Magnesium bar with hacksaw blade
FireSteel
Matches (in waterproof container)
Magnifying glass

For Tinder:
Esbit fuel blocks
Spark-lite wet tinder
dryer lint
cotton balls w/ vaseline (in waterproof container)

This all fits nicely in the MOLLE pouch which is part of my main emergency pack (not what I would go hiking with...i use a much smaller pack for that)