"Magnifying glasses are a bit to start fires with. Only been able to do its once on a really hot summers day . I had surform rasp shavings left over and used them to start it up.
Lighters are really annoying sometimes with the wind - try…"
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Flint Fire Starter
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean May 4, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
These are Great to put in your survival kit doesn't matter if they get wet. Check them out on my trademe auction …Continue
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NewbieSean replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
NewbieHuan Lim replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Never tried magnifier lens before but I heard its very very very difficult to succeed. I guess the environment you are in must be suitable as well =)"
ShrafterJeff Cameron replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Has anyone used a fresnel magnifier lens before? These things can melt a copper coin! If you have sun you have fire, maybe as a backup to the lighter and the fire steel?"
NewbieHuan Lim replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"I agree that having a lighter is an easy way to start a fire but personally I feel that practicing fire starting with be it fire steel, primitive method like bow drill and stuff are essential skills if one is to be into bushcrafting or survival…"
TohungaTe Hopo replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"The Vaseline soaked balls are brilliant, if you feel a hot spot you can squeeze a bit of Vaseline out of the wool and lube that hot spot before a blister or chafing forms.
I carry a ferrocerium rod and piece of hacksaw blade in my kit anyway, if on…"
ShrafterJeff Cameron replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"I agree about the lighter, I always take at least two, one round neck, the other in belt bag. I have used steel wool soaked in meths but can normally get a fire going without it now, except when real wet, have used the vas balls they are good too."
ShrafterGregory Kampjes replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Personally, I don't really see the point in these fire starters.
For me, a lighter in a snap lock bag has always done the trick.
The same goes for the cotton buds in vasaline, I've always just carried some kerosene with me,…"
AdminRyan Hunt replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Hi Lachlan
Have you had a chance to use a firesteel/ferrocerium rod before? We have a good discussion on the difference between flint the naturally occuring stone and a ferrocerium rod.
Basically if you are out in the damp you would have my utmost…"
ShrafterLachlan Jake Rogers replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"No offence mate, But $14 is a bit much for a bit of flint and $6 for shipping... NO DEAL.
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ShrafterSean Rofe replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Get them cheaper here....http://www.dealextreme.com/p/wilderness-survival-fire-sparkle-and-blade-cutter-tool-12305
At the moment works out to be about $6.00, with free shipping.
I always add cotton balls soaked in vaseline to give me a far better…"
Shrafterbarnsey replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Hi Jeremy,
Here is an article with a bit of historical background on these fire steels, in case you get any enquiries.
http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/fire/flintandsteel/RBclarifications.html
In fact they are not really flint nor…"
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AdminRyan Hunt replied to Jeremy M. Smith's discussion Flint Fire Starter
"Hi Jeremy
These work really well I have used one before, coupled with a bit or vasaline soaked cotton wool it even started while it was drizzling!
Cheers, feel free to link to any further trademe auctions (as long as they are bushcraft related of…"
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