Posted: 3/1/2015 9:03:43 PM EDT
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I found out about Jute twine on Bushcraftusa. I finally found some at Walmart, $4.77 for a pound of thin twine. My goal was to find thicker twine but that will have to wait for later.
This little container came with a variety pack at walmart I bought several years ago. There is about 3 ft in each container. 1" pulled apart and fluffed up will take a spark instantly and get a fire going. There is plenty of heat to start smaller tinder. This makes a great addition to PJ cotton balls as they would extend the burn time to help get bigger tinder going. 
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You could get some cotton balls and cover with Vaseline. I've got that covered. I just want to show people how small a package fire starters could be. The container in the picture would barely fit a quarter inside and is 3/4" thick. There is enough tinder to start 30+ fires. I could barely fit 5 cotton balls in the same space. |
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That's a good idea, the only thing better would be drip some paraffin wax on it for both water proofing and adding a little accelerant to make it burn longer. ROCK6 If I did that I would have to cut 3" pieces and dip 2" in wax. That would give me an end to fluff up to take a spark. |
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If I did that I would have to cut 3" pieces and dip 2" in wax. That would give me an end to fluff up to take a spark. Quoted:
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That's a good idea, the only thing better would be drip some paraffin wax on it for both water proofing and adding a little accelerant to make it burn longer. ROCK6 If I did that I would have to cut 3" pieces and dip 2" in wax. That would give me an end to fluff up to take a spark. I also dip jute twine into hot wax... Well I actually used the recipe similar for waxing canvas, one part wax, one part turpentine, one part boiled linseed oil, and I found this makes a good fire extender. I just dipped a good amount when waxing canvas and found it works really well. I unravel several feet, leave in a loose wrap and mix it in the hot wax, then hang to dry. That combined with some non waxed jute twine and you have a great combo. Bic lighter and candle for backup. 
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Hammro paper is the best fire starter that I know of. Compact, durable, easy to pack, easy to start with a spark. Its not dirt cheap but its cheap enough. I love that stuff.
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Small fire starter: http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/043/disaster-girl.jpg Sorry I know this isn't GD, but I couldn't resist. Oh my God, that is SO funny!! Thanks man!  Yes, she looks like a little fire starter that little rascal.
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Hammro paper is the best fire starter that I know of. Compact, durable, easy to pack, easy to start with a spark. Its not dirt cheap but its cheap enough. I love that stuff. Oh my God, that is SO funny!! Thanks man! Yes, she looks like a little fire starter that little rascal.
FerFAL Quoted:
Hammro paper is the best fire starter that I know of. Compact, durable, easy to pack, easy to start with a spark. Its not dirt cheap but its cheap enough. I love that stuff. Quoted:
Small fire starter: http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/043/disaster-girl.jpg Sorry I know this isn't GD, but I couldn't resist. Oh my God, that is SO funny!! Thanks man! Yes, she looks like a little fire starter that little rascal.
FerFAL Someone shopped a Obama sign in the yard the first time I saw this picture. |