mag+flint $3 at Harbor Frieght, id save the bullets, + arnt they around $2 a pop (bullets)?
The Many Ways To Start A Fire
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too true, but those are military MRE's, ive heard store bought are a bit better, id rather have them than take a chance on my family/kids not eating, even for one night, they will give me an oppertunity to find other food resources, rather it be bugs or deer.
i get what yor sayen about Wal-mart, but its like 2 blocks away, which may give me ample time to get in and out before it gets too bad, however, ive had time to think since that post, and imma agree and say its not a great idea. even if i did get in n out quick, something may be happening to my family in the mean time, and thats not a risk im willing to take.
id av to go with petrol lol nothing beats singin ur eyebrows lol but in all seriousness we have a conifer hedge and when i trim the hedge i keep the trimmings because when they dry they burn quite well especially the dry dead ones we're going to start bundling some up this weekend
again, if SHTF, how easy do you think its going to be to get gas (petrol)? why would you waste such a presious resource, when theres many other ways to go about it?
well ud only need a cap full but bail band is gud is u use a lighter or a flint. has anyone used a flint?
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Not at my house. I can reload .45 ACP's for less than .40 apiece at this point.
My buddy did that, burned them right off !
I did this with charcoal lighter fluid the bottle exploded in my hand! You should really pay attention to the label.. LOL
OH NICE !! bet that felt good !
OK this is actually a pretty important subject because if you find yourself caught out without gear and equipment being able to have a fire is a real big plus. I would have to put the ability to have a fire above almost everything else. Even things like weapons, shelter etc. etc.
Here are a couple of tips: First of all one of the world's greatest fire starters is in fact in great abundance on our nation's highways and byways. it is theubiquitous Styrofoam ice chest I promise you, you are never more than 100 yards from the pieces of a Styrofoam ice chest. This material will start very easily and will in turn start virtually anything else afire .
Tip #2 The inside of dead limbs and branches are always dry. This is why one of the best tools you can have with you is a good framing hammer. Or for this purpose, the back side of a good hatchet to crush said limbs or branches allowing you to get the dry material from inside them. You can also smash them between rocks if that's all you have. This is an ideal alternative if you are caught out in the rain even if it's been raining like Noah's flood for two weeks this is still a viable source for flammable kindling. then all you need is enough shelter from the rain to get your fire started.
Here are a couple of tips: First of all one of the world's greatest fire starters is in fact in great abundance on our nation's highways and byways. it is theubiquitous Styrofoam ice chest I promise you, you are never more than 100 yards from the pieces of a Styrofoam ice chest. This material will start very easily and will in turn start virtually anything else afire .
Tip #2 The inside of dead limbs and branches are always dry. This is why one of the best tools you can have with you is a good framing hammer. Or for this purpose, the back side of a good hatchet to crush said limbs or branches allowing you to get the dry material from inside them. You can also smash them between rocks if that's all you have. This is an ideal alternative if you are caught out in the rain even if it's been raining like Noah's flood for two weeks this is still a viable source for flammable kindling. then all you need is enough shelter from the rain to get your fire started.
YA it rocks, I carry it
I haven't messed with any petro jelly and cotton but I need to. I really need to spend time working with things I can find to make fire. It's a skill um lacking
Ya it works really well, just some sparks will kick it off. So far for me the cotton balls and dryer lint is my go to.
Potassium Permanganate (PP) and Magnesium Permanganate (MP) are similar chemical compounds and are oxidizing agents. Try them with brake fluid - have some PP or MP powder/crystals on a surface and add small amount of brake fluid (it will smoke just prior to lighting up). Besides the arching of a car battery or cigarette lighter in a car, there will be some brake fluid in the cylinder.
The bonus of having PP or MP is that they can be used for water purifying and disinfectant. All survival tools should have more than one purpose to be in your kit. Also, an equal portion of sugar (sugar coated tablet will suffice) with PP or MP when ground together with a flat knife blade will also light up. Just make sure the PP/MP/sugar is dry and place on a dry surface. This is fairly safe - I have never seen anyone catch on fire using these methods and it should pass any Risk Management Plan.
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The bonus of having PP or MP is that they can be used for water purifying and disinfectant. All survival tools should have more than one purpose to be in your kit. Also, an equal portion of sugar (sugar coated tablet will suffice) with PP or MP when ground together with a flat knife blade will also light up. Just make sure the PP/MP/sugar is dry and place on a dry surface. This is fairly safe - I have never seen anyone catch on fire using these methods and it should pass any Risk Management Plan.
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The car's cigarette lighter? With a paper towel or toilet tissue works great. Sometimes you have to hold it in a little longer to get it really hot.
The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.
William Shakespeare
Henry The Sixth, Part 2 Act 4, scene 2
I heard that Stanford university is no longer using lab rats for experiments.they are using lawyers for two reasons.....one ....the scientist don't get emotionally attached to the lawyers and two....there were some things you just couldn't persuade the rats to do.
alcohol based hand sanitizer takes a spark.
Bravery cant we add all politicians to the pile as well they say **** burns well when its dried
- Steel wool (great for starting fire with a 9v battery)
I've seen this mentioned a number of times...how do you start a fire with steel wool and a 9v battery...don't want to try it until I have some idea what I'm getting myself into
- Steel wool (great for starting fire with a 9v battery)
I'd have to disagree, all the time I spend in court, I think ignorance is the most common trait!
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