How to get ahold of free tinder

[Alexandra]

Have you tried one of these?
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Creditcard size magnifying glas.

No, not yet I have firesteel tho

 

[jimLE]

here's something else that can be collected..i know it as rich lighter pine.but it's also known as,fatwood, lighter wood, fat lighter, pine knot, Fat lighter’d..here's a site that tells about it..

https://survivalsherpa.wordpress.co...at-lighterd-natures-most-prized-fire-starter/

i went out and collected some today.i then used my machete to cut some shavings. and then to try start a fire with it and a magnifying glass.then it clouded up on me.i took a pic of it all.but i still have to resize the pic's...

 

[jimLE]

here's what i got in the way of rich lighter pine.the magnifying glass in the last pic aint working for me.it'll make the chips smolder.but not catch on fire.and it does the same with paper towel.so i need one that'll make it hot enough to catch fire.
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[jimLE]

someone had suggested to me,on trying a drill..ok,so i did with my cordless drill..i ended up seeing smoke come up from it,within 1 minute if i figure right..

 

[jontte]

nice
gotta try that drill thing someday.

 

[jimLE]

besides the cordless drill..i also have a electric drill.and a hand operated ratchet drill as well..so they'll be getting tried out as well..

 

[Brent S]

besides the cordless drill..i also have a electric drill.and a hand operated ratchet drill as well..so they'll be getting tried out as well..

I have to admit, I've never actually tried to make a bow with a stick and make a fire. I've seen it done, and think I probably could (with a few blisters anyways) in a pinch, but have to admit, the cordless drill would help. Of course the 800 lb gorilla in the room is if you have a cordless drill then you probably have other ways to start a fire as well.