How To Fire Roll Cotton Fabric, Replenishing My Ashes And Char Cloth Supplies

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  • How to Fire Roll Cotton Fabric. If you've mastered the cotton and ashes fire roll, the jute, and yucca fibers too... then your next challenge can be the cotton fabric fire roll. In this video, I explain how to deal with all the challenges... a leading edge that keeps unraveling, the ideal size of fabric to use, what indicates that you're close to success, etc. Yesterday, I got it on the first try. Today, it took 3 tries. LOL! Also since I'm completely out of char cloth and low on ashes, I'll use this video as an opportunity to replenish my supplies. Come have a look and see if you'd like to try this more difficult fire roll... Please SUBSCRIBE at the end of the video. Thanks!
    *** Check out boggycreekbeast channel for multiple videos on Fire Rolls made from natural sources. Pretty much all of us learned this technique directly or indirectly from Tim/Boggycreekbeast
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  • @razorsharp170
    @razorsharp170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your honesty. It is so refreshing in this era of video editing. So many people wouldnt admit or even show their failed attempts. Only the one that worked so they can look cool or professional or whatever. Thank you for the lesson. I will try this tommorrow.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right. Rampant Dishonest Fire Making On TH-cam. Why They Do It And How. th-cam.com/video/MuyRY3lKfLU/w-d-xo.html

  • @wsearp
    @wsearp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 80 years old and I learned something new today.... Thanks

  • @captainheinie6355
    @captainheinie6355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant again. I spent many years in the Armed Forces. Never knew whatI have learned by watching this video. Thank you.

  • @jessicarice7820
    @jessicarice7820 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is cool I can learn from you as well on this matter thanks you seem to be a very wise guy we need more like you in this world

  • @robertgregory8936
    @robertgregory8936 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is so much fun and educational. I’ve been having a ball with firemaking. I showed some techniques to my 3rd son, who is home for Thanksgiving from college. He’s been studying engineering with all kinds of chemistry and physics and finds your demonstrations interesting. Says that rust is used in thermite…

  • @brucewayne-cave
    @brucewayne-cave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am still learning from your teachings; much thanks for your hard work and dedication.

  • @jccreations13
    @jccreations13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I learned how to make char-cloth back when I was a boy scout, but they only did one piece of cloth at a time. Your method is much better!

  • @larrycater-tx613
    @larrycater-tx613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve heard of a fire roll, but didn’t know what it was. And I’m still surprised how it works. That is very good.

  • @JesseBCO18
    @JesseBCO18 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank you for what you do.

  • @RobertsBulgaria
    @RobertsBulgaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good, but I'm thinking that it might be time to revisit this Cotton Fabric Fire Roll as you'll have an HD version and better angles.

  • @Angelshaven777
    @Angelshaven777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I have ever seen a fire made by cloth, you are awesome! I saw your other videos as well and you my friend are a life saver, now it's time to try your 5 ways to start a friction fire...I'm excited because my grandkids and daughter are going to think I'm the smartest person on earth, bahahaha! Thanks sweetness, you are the man!

  • @ronnye3771
    @ronnye3771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the greatest thing sense sliced bread.you have a lot of knowledge and I want it

  • @paulevans9715
    @paulevans9715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not sure how I stumbled into your videos, but I find them very informational for survival skills. I was an Eagle scout, but I've learned a couple new tricks. Thanks.

  • @martinkavanagh196
    @martinkavanagh196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir - you are a genuine genius. thank you for sharing.

  • @j.g.campbell3440
    @j.g.campbell3440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To keep your char cloth fresh and reactive, you might want to put a silica gel packet or two in the container with the char cloth. One in the bottom and maybe on on the top before closing it up. Hope that helps.

    • @danielww9022
      @danielww9022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Incidentally, that same packet could replace the ash if it has iron powder in it. Same with hand warmers. The iron powder rusts, & rust is the substitute for ash. Rust is important because ash only comes from fire. Rust is, if course, available from natural rock, vehicles, nails, etc. So, if you've not yet gained fire, you may not have ashes to use in the cotton. Practice not having ANY gear beyond what you can scrounge up. Because sometimes things don't go your way, and your kit could end up down the river.

  • @MrDiplomata
    @MrDiplomata ปีที่แล้ว

    You got one more subscriber, your work are fascinating!👏👏👏

  • @dillinger8534
    @dillinger8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the 80's I made char cloth pretty regular, I found a new quarter paint with lid worked really well. Put cloth in seal lid and take a small nail and poke 1 hole using just the tip,put can in fire and it will outgas and flame out of hole and as soon as the flame burns out take off the fire and plug hole with nail and let it cool, makes the best silky char cloth for catching embers.

  • @israelrivera835
    @israelrivera835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't understand the negative thumbs downs, I guess they have loser's envy! Kudos! and thank you for a magnificent instructional video!

  • @hellenbeer8315
    @hellenbeer8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mora knives are so good!

  • @graftedin3
    @graftedin3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Dave for another video. I found a old file today and it is a spark master. I forgot how good the old mill bastards are for flint and steel. Thanks again for another good vid.
    Tommy

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have about 5 videos where I make a file into a steel.

  • @mikeevans7560
    @mikeevans7560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cotton balls are the ticket , stretch it out , if it's not thick enough , add another , it rolls up on itself and clings well . Only a few strokes makes an ember too .

  • @arkadiuszmotyka1163
    @arkadiuszmotyka1163 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good presentation
    Good video
    Well done

  • @wolf222555
    @wolf222555 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another superb video. Well done. Best regards.

  • @chuck82airborne82
    @chuck82airborne82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Never knew it was so easy

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fire rolling is the easiest friction fire there is.

  • @Johnsonz4a
    @Johnsonz4a ปีที่แล้ว

    I've gotten the cotton rolls to work with fine dust and dried ground leaves a few times.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, but then the same dust may never work again. Strange!

  • @geneticdisorder1900
    @geneticdisorder1900 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s kinda how I roll my jibbers , long tight and with love ! 😂

  • @josephkerley363
    @josephkerley363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The good news is, you’ll always have a cup of coffee or tea where ever you are!

  • @mikehunt9884
    @mikehunt9884 ปีที่แล้ว

    those foldable hand saws are great, way better than these silly wire saws they put in "survival" kits..

  • @grannyphoenix6520
    @grannyphoenix6520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:35 Dave, my man! Yer killin' me, son. Yer killin' me.

  • @chickenfriedbobcat6090
    @chickenfriedbobcat6090 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You sound just like the narrator for the Walt Disney film "Charlie the lonesome Cougar." I'd pay a dollar to hear you say " well about this time ol' Charlie had his paws full fightin' a swarm a' bees and an angry mama bear." By the way, you have a great channel!

  • @ra7538
    @ra7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I carry a baggie of dryer lint in my BOB I think I'll try to see how well it works

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Won't work. The fibers have to be strong like what you could make cordage out of. Only natural fibers work no synthetics. See my fire roll playlist.

  • @rajeshbaskotakc991
    @rajeshbaskotakc991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are fire man nice

  • @AOKUrbanHomestead1
    @AOKUrbanHomestead1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was amazing! Thank you, we will have to try these methods.

  • @waynenewsome4780
    @waynenewsome4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use my knife edge to scrape those front stringers until they shred a bit.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the way to do it. I think I showed it during this video. This one was made a few years back.

    • @waynenewsome4780
      @waynenewsome4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidWestBgood2ppl Hi, Dave. Will ashed tinder take a flint and steel spark? I think I've seen cases where dry chaga will do so?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, only a few plants on the planet will and they have to be unusually dry.

    • @waynenewsome4780
      @waynenewsome4780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidWestBgood2ppl thanks

  • @AnthonyStoneWilliams
    @AnthonyStoneWilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @staticpine
    @staticpine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David, is the reason char cloth is not as reactive after it sits around in a tin, because it collects moisture from the air? If so, could this be corrected by keeping it in a tightly sealed container, or does that also have a deleterious effect on the char cloth?

  • @linklesstennessee2078
    @linklesstennessee2078 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video David we got to watch a dukes mixture in this one

  • @coryjohnson6817
    @coryjohnson6817 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fine video. Thanks man. Your amazing.

  • @timothychipps2980
    @timothychipps2980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your knowledge 😁😀

  • @thebushcraftalliance5060
    @thebushcraftalliance5060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So... from the time you start your back and forth movements about how long does it take on average to get an ember? Also... are some types of ashes better than others?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For me, I guess about a 100 strokes.A forward and a return equals one stroke. It will be different for everybody depending on their pressure, length of stroke, humidity, ability to control the roll during the rolling process, determination, endurance and skill level. One should master the cotton and ashes fire roll before trying all the others. Please watch my how to fire roll video within my Rudiger roll playlist. Thanks!.

    • @thebushcraftalliance5060
      @thebushcraftalliance5060 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for that. I went downstairs and tried it with a cotton ball. I felt some heat after about say 30 strokes.I mistook fine ash for smoke and found no ember. On another note. I see what you mean about controlling the roll because several tries and some cotton began to roll out one side of the wood. Oh well. I will have to practice ...anyway, love your videos. You're the master of fire. ha ha I'll keep watching. Thanks again.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      30 strokes should have been enough... Like when I first started, you may be short stroking. Get used to long deliberate strokes and build your speed up gradually on your way to the 30 strokes. Good luck!

  • @Uncle_Red
    @Uncle_Red 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you use charcoal dust in a fire roll instead of ashes?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frederick Kunitz Ashes with the LEAST amount of char material in them are best.

  • @CliffManis
    @CliffManis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good and thanks...

  • @ghalibalbusaidi7589
    @ghalibalbusaidi7589 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    exactly good job

  • @MrYaokulin
    @MrYaokulin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great!~~~Thanks !

  • @legilnnine
    @legilnnine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've found that if char cloth is taken out of the fire just before it is due to stop smoking it is of much better quality.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can't know if everything is completely charred until it stops smoking. Even then some pieces are not fully charred.I like my method for producing the most reactive char cloth possible.

  • @seanmcbride3899
    @seanmcbride3899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's great David. I was wondering what is the scientific principle behind why the fire roll ignites? How do the ashes help? Thanks

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think friction and chemical reaction, but I have no details. A lot of people say what they think the details are.

    • @seanmcbride3899
      @seanmcbride3899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidWestBgood2ppl thanks

  • @garlandthomson7501
    @garlandthomson7501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you ever learn all this ? Facinating im trying it all.!

  • @nrspinelli
    @nrspinelli 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is there any concern for needing to safely store the char? Like could it ignite by itself under extremely hot temperatures or a lot of sunlight exposure?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No more than anything else that is flammable. I keep mine in a peanut can and the charred punkwood in a jar.

  • @charlesatwell9976
    @charlesatwell9976 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff !!!

  • @harlicelaver1087
    @harlicelaver1087 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ever try to use silk for a fire roll or char cloth

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any fiber that melts instead of embering won't work. Please visit my Fire Roll Playlist.

  • @nanibahra5487
    @nanibahra5487 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is ash required? Is it for friction? Can you just use fine sand or fine dirt?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not just friction but chemical and insulating properties too... is my best guess.

    • @nanibahra5487
      @nanibahra5487 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks David. Great channel

  • @harlinwall9367
    @harlinwall9367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you use natural cotton like materials...such a milkweed pod silk, cottonwood cotton or cattail fluff? These materials might be more accessible in a survival scenario. Thanks...and great work creating and sharing these videos.

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    +Dave West, Great video, thank you for sharing :)

  • @jerrydavis7130
    @jerrydavis7130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice presentation and nice hobby you have. Certainly interesting technique, but in a distress situation, not very useful. Where would you get ashes in the first place? If I bother to carry some fire starting equipment, it would be magnesium block with embedded ferro rod, beside lighter, assuming you include your knife for any field trip. Thanks for entertaining videos you make.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We agree! BTW, ashes are not the only filler that works.

  • @80Ragincajun
    @80Ragincajun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever tried with cotton from a cigarette filter?? Im curious to see if that could work in a pinch. Because i seen you do this with cotton and ashes. That was nuts. Id never seen that done before. Thats whT got me on this channel. Great video!!

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't work. Everything logical has already been tried. See my Rudiger roll, fire roll playlist.

  • @tintin6892
    @tintin6892 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating. Asbestos fingers....

  • @WorldOfWonder66
    @WorldOfWonder66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome thank you

  • @davidclarke4040
    @davidclarke4040 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi David nice one buddy

  • @edjames5258
    @edjames5258 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freakin Awesome

  • @scottjason9072
    @scottjason9072 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice

  • @kayakuprising5914
    @kayakuprising5914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would it be best to keep it in a ziplock, or what would you recommend?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the less you expose char to the air the more reactive it stays. Also pressing on it or crushing it in anyway reduces reactivity.

  • @charlesmichaels6648
    @charlesmichaels6648 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you cut your sticks into 5 gallon bucket,
    cleanup is quick.

  • @StarDarkAshes
    @StarDarkAshes ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you put a piece of char cloth in the middle instead of ashes? Or both?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  ปีที่แล้ว

      Char cloth does fire roll. See my fire roll playlist.

  • @palomequeuscanga6161
    @palomequeuscanga6161 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buenas noche podría decirme que es el polvo que tiene en el ánfora?

  • @s.b.8983
    @s.b.8983 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is Fiya:)

  • @smfield
    @smfield 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @sawhite27
    @sawhite27 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    two important lessons here: How to fire roll cotton fabric & If at first you don't succeed.......

  • @siamakaghazeinali
    @siamakaghazeinali 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is there way to make fire with hammer ?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know.

    • @sawhite27
      @sawhite27 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If anyone could, I'd put money it would Mr. West.

  • @areseris5708
    @areseris5708 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh I see. : )

  • @patrickmihajlovic4112
    @patrickmihajlovic4112 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about ashes from cigarettes?
    Do you think it might work ?

  • @sunshine7453
    @sunshine7453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the ash for?

  • @jorgequinones991
    @jorgequinones991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tin has to have 4 or 5 small holes in the lid. Far north bushcraft $ survival.

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please see my char cloth playlist and flint and steel playlist.

  • @arthurmedina6175
    @arthurmedina6175 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya... No thks David, I'll use a match.

  • @boudreau45
    @boudreau45 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's in the aluminum bottle?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wood ashes any wood ashes will work. th-cam.com/play/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd.html

  • @fedderback1
    @fedderback1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much ash? a teaspoon full??

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You'll need more advice than that, Please visit my fire roll playlist.

  • @areseris5708
    @areseris5708 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you put the char can in the fire?

  • @johnwalters7415
    @johnwalters7415 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would dryer lint work

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. Please check out my How To Fire Roll/ Rudiger Roll videos.

  • @SKYHAWK0115
    @SKYHAWK0115 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Problem is....what if you don't have ashes in the first place to roll into the fabric ?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of fillers work. Please check out my fire roll playlist.

  • @canastasiou68
    @canastasiou68 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    seems you can get cotton fabric to roll to fire. Cheers David

  • @serenityblu1765
    @serenityblu1765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmmm🤔 never heard of a fire roll interesting.......

  • @hawaiiangunner
    @hawaiiangunner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The question is can you fire roll hair?

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To check if a filler is fire rollable, put a flame to it. If it embers it may fire roll. If it melts like hair, silk, wool, sythetics then it won't fire roll.

  • @myfreeones
    @myfreeones 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A box of matches or a lighter is much easier

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always!

    • @charlesmichaels6648
      @charlesmichaels6648 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matches & lighter are convenient.
      But if lighter is empty, & matches are gone, (or unusable), & fire is essential to survival,
      what do you do?
      Without knowledge, & experience of making fire from natural sources, you freeze.
      Friction fire starters,
      water bottle lens,
      Soda can mirror,
      Flint/quartz & ferrous rock sparks from the stream bed, pine resin excellerent, pine needle tinder, fatwood
      & other fire starting techniques turn survival disaster into mere adventure story...
      Yesterday we met big game hunter who went to 11,000 feet for big game hunt.
      They walked back down the mountain, to spend the night in the hotel, because of cold & wind around their tents.
      He had never heard of
      alcohol stove from
      beer can, tuna can, fancy feast can, aluminum bottle, etc.
      Tent wood furnace would be ideal, on the
      Leeward mountain side, despite deep snow cover. They used candle heaters.
      Location, preparation,
      timing, & experience
      all factor into the adventure...

  • @عبدالكريمالموالي-م6م
    @عبدالكريمالموالي-م6م 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌼🌷🌻🥀🎎🌹❤

  • @jacksparo4554
    @jacksparo4554 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    IL FAUT de la cendre donc avoir dejas du feu n importe quoi franchement

    • @DavidWestBgood2ppl
      @DavidWestBgood2ppl  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1) Keep ashes in your fire kit.
      2) or you found someone elses campfire remains
      3) or you can you many other fillers besides wood ashes

  • @stevendavis3991
    @stevendavis3991 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I bet your lungs are filled with all that smoke. I do almost the same thing but geez I almost choked on all that smoke when I do it and I even breathe away from it your breathing almost right on top of it good video though thanks for the techniques