Swedish fire

[tnrick55]

I was wondering if yall ever tried this they say it last a long time.
The trick it don't split the log all the way into.

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[hunter63]

I can see where it would come in handy in deep snow.......otherwise don't really see any advantage.

Don't think I could "only split it a little bit"....Thasnks for posting.

[Rick]

Most of the ones I've seen have been cut with a chainsaw although I've never tried it. I'm with Hunter, I don't think I could split a bit.

[hunter63]

I was wondering if yall ever tried this they say it last a long time.
The trick it don't split the log all the way into.

swedish fire.jpg

Actually the pictured log appears to be cut with a chain saw.....

[point man]

You could split it all the way through then reassemble log up right. To keep split pieces together you could either dig down into ground a bit and put log in hole. You could bind log together with vines, natural cordage, very green supple shoots or wire. You could even keep split pieces together by leaning stones up against it all the way around. Main purpose of this technique is using it as a cooking surface


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[hunter63]

Hunter63, saying Hey and Welcome.
Seems to me like a lot of work to go thru unless there was a good reason.

[point man]

Hunter63, saying Hey and Welcome.
Seems to me like a lot of work to go thru unless there was a good reason.

Hey there. I'd have to agree. It's a really neat idea but in most cases I'd already have my fire burning a couple hours before thinking to myself "I should have built an upright fire just for fun"


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[crashdive123]

Yep. Chainsaw for the bigger rounds. If you didn't carry a chainsaw with you, you can do it like this.

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[deafdave3]

Yep. Chainsaw for the bigger rounds. If you didn't carry a chainsaw with you, you can do it like this.

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That's why I like visiting these survival forums; to hear myself say, "wish I had thought of that!" Looks like a good way to keep a fire going a very long time, if not overnight, right?

[Rick]

I doubt it would burn that long. Depending on the type of wood and moisture content you might get a half hour or so(?). +/-. Give or take. Sorta 'bout.

[deafdave3]

Is there an easy way for a newbie (me) to keep a fire going for several hours like that?

[canid]

Just as important as learning to keep a fire going all night is learning to recognize when it is still smoldering the next morning while it doesn't seem like it is.

Apart from the wildfire risk, finding the little bits of remaining ember and blowing them back to health can save a lot of work. And they are usually in convenient proximity to some charcoal.

[crashdive123]

Is there an easy way for a newbie (me) to keep a fire going for several hours like that?

For me - the vertical fire (swedish torch) would be a good choice in a very wet or snow covered area to keep it above the moisture. To keep a fire going for several hours - or through the night - think larger pieces of firewood and green firewood. Putting a couple of good sized green (not fully dried out) logs on a bed of coals will help you fire to burn for a long time.

[Rick]

I guess it depends on what kind of fire you want to burn all night. If you want a roaring fire for heat then you will have to tend it off and on all night. If you just want to be able to start your fire easily in the morning then banking the coals will help along with what Canid and Crash said. To keep that kind of fire going you have to keep adding fuel. Here's a thought. I've never tried it but it looks interesting if not complicated. I found it on the internet thingy.



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[natertot]

I guess it depends on what kind of fire you want to burn all night. If you want a roaring fire for heat then you will have to tend it off and on all night. If you just want to be able to start your fire easily in the morning then banking the coals will help along with what Canid and Crash said. To keep that kind of fire going you have to keep adding fuel. Here's a thought. I've never tried it but it looks interesting if not complicated. I found it on the internet thingy.



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I can't see image because im a guest.... Again.

[natertot]

Okay, I can see it when I did a "reply with quote", but still can't see the image in Ricks post.

Out of curiosity, what would prevent the whole stack from going up or falling when the logs shift? It looks good as a drawing, but don't know about its realistic outcome.

[RangerXanatos]

The swedish fire torch should be a good way to make something like a natural lantern around the camp. Also eliminates the need for a flat patch of ground if you shape the bottom to a point, doesn't require a dry platform, and presents a place to steadily set a cup of water directly on the fire.

Is there an easy way for a newbie (me) to keep a fire going for several hours like that?

I haven't tried it, but supposedly, you can have an upside down fire burn for well over 24 hours if you pack dirt in the cracks.

[tnrick55]

uall may be right they mite have used a chainsaw,but i think i'm going to try it,maybe in the back yard to start with.

if i do or if uall do please lets us know all in all it mite be useful.

[RandyRhoads]

Never heard of not cutting completely through. Just put the pieces back at the desired spacing..

[hunter63]

One thing to keep in mind.....all ways, are not the best ways, all the time.
Or simply a lot of techniques work in some conditions and some in another.....depends on your location, material available and use.

Cooking on fires usually means coals (hardwoods make the best coals) , although a fast cup of coffee can be made with a fast burning flaming fire (think pine, birch, very dry soft woods)....To get that first cup gets ya going.....

Warming fire may have to be fed and tended, and a banked fire does well with a larger green piece that smolders all night.......won't do much to keep ya warm....but some tinder and a couple of puffs will restart in the morning.
Note, a change in weather conditions can blow a smoldering log into a dangerous fire very fast.....Like whole camp lit up.....so keep water, dirt, or something to knock it down if it flares up.

It seems there are people that like to make fires for the sake of watching them burn, using all sorts of ways, configurations and such.
Some just use a fire for a purpose......with out to much thought to style, or method., just the easiest and best way...this time.

It's good to know as many different ways to do anything.......so its cool and all.
Do what works for you.