Discussion in 'Back to Basics' started by Tango3, Jan 2, 2007.
The Miracle of Fire-by-Friction The Miracle of Fire-by-Friction
A zip lock bag filled with water makes a workable magnifier firelighter.... Save yourself some time, and start viewing at the first YouTube clip...
Yeah, this forum should be for stuff that has been tried. All the same, has anyone tried this out yet? Looks a good scheme, but without a...
I made a few sulfur matches with paper today this is how they burn. [MEDIA]
...or, "If you're so smart, why are you sitting there in the dark?" I struggled with the title for this thread, but after being without power...
Not sure if this goes here in this section...so sorry if off topic. A cheap and easy way to make char cloth for your tinderbox / fire making gear...
A list of the 2 titles included in the .zip file: Flint_Steel_And_Battery.pdf (?) The_Hand_Drill-Fire_Starting_Technique.pdf (?) [IMG]
Asia-Off-Grid submitted a new resource: Survival: Fire Starting PDF eBooks (.zip file) - A Zipped File Of 2 Resources, Regarding Survival Fire...
Made a trip to the flea market today just to look around. Behind the glass case I spotted a very interesting item, a 40's vintage Boy Scouts Flint...
I found some fire starters at the Dollar Tree. I think they were a mistake item because the boys have looked at 5 other Dollar Trees in the...
I have a few different flint and steel fire starters. Not all are good in my opinion. This is my favorite. It sparks almost every time and has...
Ok show us your fire making skills [MEDIA]
Here is a simple and inexpensive way of making fire starters that are portable, water proof, compact, and reliable. These fire starters can be...
Was showing a friend of mine the flint and steel when we were camping. Of course, the discussion went to char cloth and other char materials. I...
Social issues aside, have you made the preparations that would allow you to thrive/survive during the 1850's? Have you (not could you) retained...
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Some may wonder why I am posting a homemakers day but I think there are some lessons to be learned. I read the list and noted how organization was...
Hey everyone, I made these neat homemade firestarter candles. They are great to have on hand for your EDC kit. They light up nicely and burn for...
This is very often a real debate here! For myself I like going very basic and bordering on primitive. My wife on the other hand wants a higher...
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