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Post by offtrail on Aug 20, 2014 17:25:42 GMT -7
I got this challenge from another forum, it's called the charcloth challenge. You use a piece of char the size of a dime then use it to catch a tinder bundle on fire. The lesson learned is you don't need a big piece of char to start a fire. This in turn will save and make your charcloth last lots longer.
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 20, 2014 19:28:30 GMT -7
That's another way I have yet to try.
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Post by offtrail on Aug 20, 2014 19:34:55 GMT -7
That's another way I have yet to try. Truth is it's not much of a challenge, even it the char burns up the jute will ember up and continue to build up heat until it burst into flame. However the lesson learned is you need not use large pieces of char to start a fire. |
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 20, 2014 19:47:06 GMT -7
I'd have to buy the flint or use a substitute because there is no flint in this area (to my knowledge).
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Post by woodyz on Aug 21, 2014 18:46:15 GMT -7
I'd have to buy the flint or use a substitute because there is no flint in this area (to my knowledge). What? What's that you said? I can't believe there is anyone on this forum who doesn't already own a firesteel or 20. I am flabbergasted. Look at that! I found some "manmade flint" coming to a mailbox near you. firesteel.com/firesteel-survival-3-15-with-lanyard-hole/ |
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Post by woodyz on Aug 21, 2014 18:49:07 GMT -7
My Grandkids spent the summer practicing with a firesteel until the could get a fluffed piece of dyer lint burning with one strike.
Its not as easy as it looks when someone who practices does it.
There is that word again. I keep running in to it all over this forum.
Must be something to it.
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Post by woodyz on Aug 21, 2014 18:54:39 GMT -7
Jute!
I love jute.
Why? Because as is my requirement before I carry anything, it must have multiple uses.
Jute is twine.
Jute is a fire starter.
Jute is a dang good fuse. Why is jute a good fuse? Because it is predictable and consistent. Take a foot long piece of your jute and set on end on fire. The time it takes to burn to the other end for that one foot will be the time x 2 2' feet of that jute will take to burn to the end. Why would you need a fuse? Why would you need to know how long your fuse will burn?
You can't teach some people anything.
Sorry! Didn't mean to steal the thread.
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 21, 2014 19:17:26 GMT -7
Woodyz, of COURSE I own firesteels, several in fact, from that formerly acquainted with some of us person who shall remain unnamed. What I've never done is make a fire literally from flint and steel banged together onto a piece of charcloth. "Firesteels" make landing the sparks easy and one doesn't even need charcloth. Jute is cool.  |
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Post by offtrail on Aug 21, 2014 19:41:45 GMT -7
I'd have to buy the flint or use a substitute because there is no flint in this area (to my knowledge). No flint!!! I have plenty and would be very happy to send you some. All I ask in return is a big old smile from you, really if you need some just ask. |
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Post by Logarius on Aug 21, 2014 21:00:25 GMT -7
The hardest thing for me was learning that the sparks didn't come from the flint striking the steel. It was the steel being shaved off by the sharp flint into superheated metal filings. Getting the right piece of steel was the real winner and a sharp piece of flint. Still looking for a good kit. I might try one from the guy selling the emberlit stoves. Just haven't gotten to that piece of kit yet.
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Post by offtrail on Aug 22, 2014 8:22:45 GMT -7
The hardest thing for me was learning that the sparks didn't come from the flint striking the steel. It was the steel being shaved off by the sharp flint into superheated metal filings. Getting the right piece of steel was the real winner and a sharp piece of flint. Still looking for a good kit. I might try one from the guy selling the emberlit stoves. Just haven't gotten to that piece of kit yet. If you look at the video you will see I used a rat tail file made by me. Or you can simply knock off a piece of a file by putting it in a vice and smack it with a hammer. Some people grind off the working side but it's not needed just use as is. |
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 22, 2014 12:05:07 GMT -7
I'd have to buy the flint or use a substitute because there is no flint in this area (to my knowledge). No flint!!! I have plenty and would be very happy to send you some. All I ask in return is a big old smile from you, really if you need some just ask. Yes please, I'd love a couple small chunks of flint (I want to share with MW and C). If you've misplaced our address, PM me. |
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Post by offtrail on Aug 22, 2014 20:29:03 GMT -7
No flint!!! I have plenty and would be very happy to send you some. All I ask in return is a big old smile from you, really if you need some just ask. Yes please, I'd love a couple small chunks of flint (I want to share with MW and C). If you've misplaced our address, PM me. Consider it done...ill get to it here in a few days. Ill send plenty to go around and yes I will need your address. |
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Post by rangerxanatos on Sept 4, 2014 9:45:27 GMT -7
I'd have to buy the flint or use a substitute because there is no flint in this area (to my knowledge). You don't need "flint" to make a spark. You can use quartz as well. I made a video of me starting a fire with a piece of quartz from my yard and the back of a more knife. |
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Post by angelhelp on Sept 4, 2014 13:32:20 GMT -7
My son has been using quartz. Quartz we have in abundance. Unfortunately it has a tendency to make chunks of itself when whacked, so flint would be a better choice. I'll check your video, though. |
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