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Post by crashdive123 on Nov 9, 2012 17:27:25 GMT -7
Just another tool that some might find useful.
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Post by ncguy on Nov 9, 2012 18:16:46 GMT -7
Thats neat.
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Post by angelhelp on Nov 10, 2012 9:10:47 GMT -7
When that stuff burns, is there anything that we need to avoid inhaling? Not that I plan to have my nose over it anyway, but I try to avoid breathing fumes from manmade stuff.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 10, 2012 10:02:59 GMT -7
DO NOT BREATH THAT IN. Type of resin matters not. Polyester or vinyl ester, both a super nasty for you by them selves. Add in the MEK, or MEK-P hardner and it gets even worse. Yes it lights easy, but its probably the last thing you need for a fire starter.
Jute, fatwood, birch bark, sawdust, ect would be a choice over this. Any thing that burns puts off toxic chemicals but fiberglass resin rates right up there near the top of the nasty list. One good deep breath of this stuff can cause a reaction in the lungs, causing them to create fluid, which in turn can very well kill you. Seriously all it takes is one lung full. Same holds true for any plastics, seat cushions, foam. Bad bad bad stuff.
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Post by woodyz on Nov 10, 2012 10:51:41 GMT -7
Thanks for posting, its good to know what will work and what won't. I bought 4 # of magneium shavings and always carry a small pile of them. They work well all though they can produce hydogen if too wet.
I guess everything has it's ups and downs. The small amount used of either with a little advanced knowledge of what to take extra care with.
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Post by offtrail on Nov 10, 2012 12:27:56 GMT -7
It's always good to have the knowledge and not need it then to not have the knowledge and need it . Using any kind of chemical to start a fire will have it's hazards unless made for that purpose.
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Post by WILL on Nov 11, 2012 13:50:15 GMT -7
Good to know your knife handle can be a last ditch fire starting material in an emergency.
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Post by angelhelp on Nov 11, 2012 16:39:32 GMT -7
DO NOT BREATH THAT IN. Type of resin matters not. Polyester or vinyl ester, both a super nasty for you by them selves. Add in the MEK, or MEK-P hardner and it gets even worse. Yes it lights easy, but its probably the last thing you need for a fire starter. Jute, fatwood, birch bark, sawdust, ect would be a choice over this. Any thing that burns puts off toxic chemicals but fiberglass resin rates right up there near the top of the nasty list. One good deep breath of this stuff can cause a reaction in the lungs, causing them to create fluid, which in turn can very well kill you. Seriously all it takes is one lung full. Same holds true for any plastics, seat cushions, foam. Bad bad bad stuff. I had a gut feeling about that. I've been "in" 3 fires and all 3 involved burning foam rubber, vinyl, or both. I had the sense to filter my air as best I could as quickly as I could, then get out a.s.a.p. The first was in a 4th floor apartment; the other two were in my college dorm. Anything manmade always raises alarm bells in my head as far as fumes from combustion. Thanks for the reply! |
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Post by crashdive123 on Nov 11, 2012 16:40:23 GMT -7
Or your canoe.  |
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Post by orly152 on Feb 5, 2013 8:47:54 GMT -7
Wow, that caught on fire quick and easy
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