Fire Starter Info.

[Rick]

Jay - The only suggestion I would have is a BIC lighter. I've never tried the pump drill method and I'm no good at making fire with two sticks of wood. I've tried and I just don't seem to have the knack.

I would think the heavier the fly wheel the more centrifugal force would be generated and the more downward force would be required to turn the fly wheel. That's just my thoughts.

Your comment about the drill being used for metal makes you wonder if that might have been the original intent and the drill was later adapted for fire making.

[Rick]

I've seen many of you mention that you've purchased a Swedish firesteel for use in your survival kits. They run about $14+ for the small one. I just thought I'd let you know you can still pick up the Boy Scout Hot Spark Fire Starter for $2.49. Here's a link:

http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/...v=3&item=01167

You'll have to register on the BSA site to purchase it. Or you should be able to purchase them at your local BSA store.

[Rick]

As far as I know they are the same. There might be some difference in the mish metal but a sparks a spark in my book. If I can save $12.00 to make it, so be it.

[Sarge47]

If'n you're in a hurry, Wal-Mart sells the Magnesium Block with flint rod for $6.

[RobertRogers]

If'n you're in a hurry, Wal-Mart sells the Magnesium Block with flint rod for $6.

The mag block works well.

[Sarge47]

The mag block works well.

& you got you're "fire-starter" right with your flint rod!

[Rick]

But you can't carry the mag bar in your pocket and you can a metal match.

[Sarge47]

But I've had the BSA flint break off in my pocket. the block gives it stability.

[Rick]

I have mag blocks in my other kits. If the BSA match breaks, I'll just replace it with another $2.49 metal match!

[Beo]

I use this fire kit, always does me right.
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Flint, char cloth, striker, and tow all held in a tin in a raw hide bag.

[Tony uk]

I use this fire kit, always does me right.
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Flint, char cloth, striker, and tow all held in a tin in a raw hide bag.

Do yo use natural flint or synthetic ?

[Rick]

You got get something besides image shack. It takes a long time to load then it takes you to a login screen. I can't view your image.

[Tony uk]

www.photobucket.com

Or

www.imagevenue.net

are two of the best free ones (Photobucket requires registration which is free)

[Rick]

Tony - Can you view his picture?

That little silver tube on my picture hold char cloth.

[Tony uk]

Tony - Can you view his picture?

Sure Can Rick

[Rick]

Well, it's taking me to a sign up screen. I cleared my cache and dumped my cookies and I still get it. Oh, well. Maybe it's just me.

[Tony uk]

Well, it's taking me to a sign up screen. I cleared my cache and dumped my cookies and I still get it. Oh, well. Maybe it's just me.

Thats because the code used to put it on the site with has it so that if you click it takes you to the main screen,

You need to have the direct url or code equivilent to stop this



Nice to clean your PC junk out tho Rick

[Beo]

Natural Flint, always. Imported from England.

[Tony uk]

Natural Flint, always. Imported from England.

England Lol ive mostly used synthetic before, i think it is more reliable sparks

I have a small Q on safety. What happens if a spark land on the block part of the mag firestarter, I have a idea but never thought of trying it

[canid]

the heat energy in the steel spall [your spark] would dissipate long before the block ignited. even shavings that are too coarse can be hard to light. the heat energy from the spall combined with that of the ambient oxygen combusting must be enough to bring most of the shaving of magnesium to a kindling temperature, before that heat is dissipated elsewhere.