how to light a fire

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 15:17:45 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 15:17:45 GMT Anyone know how to do this? I've always struggled and generally need accelerants or twiglets.

thebfg Super Member RIP Mouse. Posts: 9,056	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 15:20:10 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by thebfg on Sept 21, 2022 15:20:10 GMT I use a Flint strike (when im feeling bushcrafty) sometimes just use a lighter.

Gone Long Standing Member Gone Posts: 1,314	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 17:23:14 GMT metanoia and rockdodger like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gone on Sept 21, 2022 17:23:14 GMT Yes

Telemachus Super Member Posts: 13,565	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 17:30:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Telemachus on Sept 21, 2022 17:30:14 GMT Embarrass mr Putin, he will then drop a nuclear bomb on you which should ignite a nice fire.

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how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 17:34:29 GMT via mobile JohnV likes this

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Post by Jim on Sept 21, 2022 17:34:29 GMT

I know.
1. Take a sip of paraffin, don't swallow it.
2. Light a match
3. Breath in, exhale vigorously with a sort of shushing, thus blowing a paraffin droplet cloud over the match.
4. If flame runs back at you shut your gob and move away.

Do not try this for the first time in your dad's garage. It will blacken the roof.
Health warning:
Chemical pneumonia can result if you get the paraffin in lung tissue, prolonged exposure to the sooty fumes can trigger asthma in the weak and feeble.
Alkies can spontaneously ignite. I offer no guarantees for the safety of anyone trying this.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 17:36:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 17:36:13 GMT I use a gas blowtorch, works a treat.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 17:37:54 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 17:37:54 GMT Pile up logs Soak in parrafin Leave for 15 mins Strike Zippo lighter Lob it at pile. Fire alight. Don't try this indoors
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patty Super Member Posts: 13,380	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 18:37:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by patty on Sept 21, 2022 18:37:34 GMT Yes.... I knows how to light a fire...
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 18:40:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 18:40:52 GMT Old paper, sticks, match ... sorted. Rog

metanoia Super Member Just glad to be alive and free. Posts: 5,231	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 18:59:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by metanoia on Sept 21, 2022 18:59:05 GMT A touch of dragon breath helps, too ...
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JohnV Super Member Glorious winner of the 2016 Thunderboat photo competition Posts: 17,243	how to light a fire Sept 21, 2022 20:12:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JohnV on Sept 21, 2022 20:12:37 GMT I use a match
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twerp2 (Asleep) Long Standing Member Posts: 872	how to light a fire Sept 22, 2022 11:24:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by twerp2 (Asleep) on Sept 22, 2022 11:24:46 GMT Sept 21, 2022 18:59:05 GMT metanoia said: A touch of dragon breath helps, too ... I tend to have this on a Saturday morning after a few cold river ciders the night before.

kris Super Member Posts: 22,457	how to light a fire Sept 22, 2022 11:26:07 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on Sept 22, 2022 11:26:07 GMT Some wire wool and a 9v battery will get a fire going nicely.

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Sept 22, 2022 11:26:07 GMT kris said:

Some wire wool and a 9v battery will get a fire going nicely.

Nice idea but probably cheaper to buy a box of matches.

I screw up about a dozen sheets of newspaper (Daily Mail preferably!), add a dozen sticks of kindling on top in a criss cross pile, then put a dozen lumps of coal on top. I use a gas lighter to set the newspaper on fire and make sure the lower vent door is fully open until the coal starts to take (see plumes of ignited gas from the coal).

If you have run out of kindling you can make swords out of tightly rolled up newspaper (anyone remember doing that as a kid and poking your parents with them?).

Wasn't it you a while back who suggested using oil soaked rags to start a fire? Probably works well but a bit environmentally unfriendly...