It's the day after I posted this video and I just wanted to add this... If you've just received in the mail your new C Steel or you've finally gotten some really good sharp chert or you've been waiting to practice with flint and steel and make char material in the fire of your next camping trip, you can practice TODAY! With this technique, a lighter, and a way to snuff, you could be practicing in just 15 minutes.
David, I'm having a lot of fun learning about fire making. Yours is the only TH-cam channel I've found that shows EVERYTHING, even the difficulties. That's extremely helpful. Thanks!
Really good info . I was wondering how frontiersmen in the 18th century made char cloth without a container. You just showed me how. Thanks for sharing.
Lost in the woods and it's taken you days to finally make friction fire? First thing to do is make char material! Even if you have no char tin, you must make char material!!! In this video I show you how to easily make no char tin... char cloth and charred punk wood. With these char materials you could find a piece of Flint, Chert, or Quartz and knock sparks off your carbon steel knife to ignite it and easily get your next fire going. If you have no flint and steel options you may be able to solar ignite it with a water bottle, shiny tablespoon, reading glasses, etc. Even if you had to bust out another friction fire, going from ember to flames would be a lot easier than the first time. Remember also that char is a great filler for the Fire Roll. It will fire roll ignite well inside of Jute, Cotton, Kudzu, etc. Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Char Cloth, Charred Punk Wood Playlist th-cam.com/play/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy.html How To Make A Steel From A Nicholson File, Jute Twine Cobra Weave Lanyard th-cam.com/video/WLM00Z3nl04/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, David. I was hoping this was possible. I've never found myself in a SHTF situation AND just happened to have a char-tin in my pocket so this is really good to know. Thanks! Just sane... :^) Saint
If ever there was a soul ablaze with a passion for ignition you might just he their twin flame. I too have always been engulfed by the sheer joy of fire making, and your channel is pure delight. Talk about a kindred spirit, and all while safe and respectful of it's potential for fury. Worked in Los Alamos when the fires hit in the late 90s that razed 500 homes to their foundations. Smoke was visible from space! The kicker? A friend's brother who works with forest fire service said we got too good at preventing fires, which can lead to tinder box scenarios. Apparently the native American practice of occasional burnings helped clear underbrush, so that larger infernos would be less frequent... Go figure.
I think most people have some fascination with fire and fire making. We'll sit around staring into campfires for hours telling stories and laughing and enjoying one another's company, we do the same at bonfires, people relax in front of fire places, workman or even hobos love to gather around a burn barrel.
Wasn't that interesting to see all those pieces of ember break off the punk wood and go flying and the slowed sound of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker sounding like a large caliber high powered semi automatic rife firing in the distance?
Thanks David, these are great survival skills. Since watching your videos I have less anxiety about not being able to make a fire. I used to hoard matches. No more!
Being a picture framer, I have white cotton gloves and once accidentally lit one on fire while fire building at home. I snuffed it out and I had char cloth! I never knew that was a thing! Great video as always!
I remember my grandpa doing that in the fireplace when I was like 6 years old. Ask him why I sent the match was easier? He tried to explain what would happen if you didn't have a match, I didn't catch on for a couple years till I tried it in boy scouts. I still use a tin, it's easier but it was fun watching him and it's fun watching you.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl it was my pleasure. I Like you and others doing some of the oldies, it reminds me of good times. His Flint and steel was an old flintlock his dad had.
So many people make that mistake... thinking that the smoke is in my face went it's just between me and the camera. Same with the flames and my hand. TY!
Imagine their little brains taking that knocking every time they eat. We have them at the house. They eventually dissappear inside when the hole is big enough. Great fire making video. Didn't realize a tin wasn't needed.
Alternately if you don't have a tin, aluminum foil or an empty soda or beer can also works as a non-flammable container that can be put in the bottom of a fire. Just need to block off the air getting in. Such is a bit lazier than having to watch the thing and playing games trying to fish it out.
I haven't had any luck with aluminum char containers. Aluminum melts at 1200 degrees and the coals of a fire can burn at 2000 degrees. I guess, keeping the aluminum containers in the "flames only" is important, but then they can surpass aluminum's melting temperature also.
It's the day after I posted this video and I just wanted to add this... If you've just received in the mail your new C Steel or you've finally gotten some really good sharp chert or you've been waiting to practice with flint and steel and make char material in the fire of your next camping trip, you can practice TODAY! With this technique, a lighter, and a way to snuff, you could be practicing in just 15 minutes.
Seriously impressive...thanks .
David, I'm having a lot of fun learning about fire making. Yours is the only TH-cam channel I've found that shows EVERYTHING, even the difficulties. That's extremely helpful. Thanks!
Thank you friend! I appreciate it!
Really good info . I was wondering how frontiersmen in the 18th century made char cloth without a container. You just showed me how. Thanks for sharing.
Probable charred punk wood back then.
Never knew you could char on the fire. Thks
Yes, char is one of the stages of fuel being burned.
I didn't either, been too lazy to rustle up a tin! Gonna try this
Lost in the woods and it's taken you days to finally make friction fire? First thing to do is make char material! Even if you have no char tin, you must make char material!!! In this video I show you how to easily make no char tin... char cloth and charred punk wood.
With these char materials you could find a piece of Flint, Chert, or Quartz and knock sparks off your carbon steel knife to ignite it and easily get your next fire going. If you have no flint and steel options you may be able to solar ignite it with a water bottle, shiny tablespoon, reading glasses, etc. Even if you had to bust out another friction fire, going from ember to flames would be a lot easier than the first time. Remember also that char is a great filler for the Fire Roll. It will fire roll ignite well inside of Jute, Cotton, Kudzu, etc.
Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You!
Char Cloth, Charred Punk Wood Playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLkoXX8XsMW3nfHvlf-YghwFdkUBYRIIMy.html
How To Make A Steel From A Nicholson File, Jute Twine Cobra Weave Lanyard
th-cam.com/video/WLM00Z3nl04/w-d-xo.html
You can use char material instead of wood ash in a fire roll??
LOL! See my fire roll playlist for a multitude of fibers and fillers that work.
WOW David...I really enjoyed this video. Some great technique that I've never seen!! You really are a "Fire Bender"!
Thanks friend. I like what I do.
Thanks, David. I was hoping this was possible. I've never found myself in a SHTF situation AND just happened to have a char-tin in my pocket so this is really good to know. Thanks!
Just sane... :^) Saint
If ever there was a soul ablaze with a passion for ignition you might just he their twin flame. I too have always been engulfed by the sheer joy of fire making, and your channel is pure delight. Talk about a kindred spirit, and all while safe and respectful of it's potential for fury. Worked in Los Alamos when the fires hit in the late 90s that razed 500 homes to their foundations. Smoke was visible from space! The kicker? A friend's brother who works with forest fire service said we got too good at preventing fires, which can lead to tinder box scenarios. Apparently the native American practice of occasional burnings helped clear underbrush, so that larger infernos would be less frequent... Go figure.
I think most people have some fascination with fire and fire making. We'll sit around staring into campfires for hours telling stories and laughing and enjoying one another's company, we do the same at bonfires, people relax in front of fire places, workman or even hobos love to gather around a burn barrel.
Nice to see the stove still working as intended!
It burns great. TY!
It's good to see the that the campfire smoke follows me every time, even on line
Smoke follows the good looking.
Great tips, sir. Love the timelapse/slo-mo woodpecker, too. Wondered if he knew he was stealing your show. Hahaha
Wasn't that interesting to see all those pieces of ember break off the punk wood and go flying and the slowed sound of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker sounding like a large caliber high powered semi automatic rife firing in the distance?
Thanks David, these are great survival skills. Since watching your videos I have less anxiety about not being able to make a fire. I used to hoard matches. No more!
LOL! Thanks friend!
I'm going to have to try that with the punk wood. Good idea. Must be very hard for people to hit that like button! You deserve more of those....
Thanks friend!
Being a picture framer, I have white cotton gloves and once accidentally lit one on fire while fire building at home. I snuffed it out and I had char cloth! I never knew that was a thing! Great video as always!
See my char playlist. TY!
It always amazes me how easy you make it look.
I don't have to think about it anymore. I just do it, FUN.
Man! The way you can effectively cast sparks, downward or upward, is really impressive! LOOKS so easy!
Simply, a sharp rock. This one happens to be Chert.
Thank You!
Always interesting and enjoyable for me to watch you!
I try to do what you teach us, and it keeps me off of the streets! 😄
I enjoy practicing these techniques. Sounds like you do too. TY!
Great video David.
Great video! Thanks again! 👍
Really good info. Thanks.
I remember my grandpa doing that in the fireplace when I was like 6 years old. Ask him why I sent the match was easier? He tried to explain what would happen if you didn't have a match, I didn't catch on for a couple years till I tried it in boy scouts. I still use a tin, it's easier but it was fun watching him and it's fun watching you.
Thanks friend!
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl it was my pleasure. I Like you and others doing some of the oldies, it reminds me of good times. His Flint and steel was an old flintlock his dad had.
Big Like, that could be usefull some day.
Hi David! A great "in a pinch" solution. Enjoyed this one quite a bit.
Thanks friend!
Great video
Thanks for the demonstration. I learned something new this morning. Have a great weekend..
Thank you!
Outstanding!!!!
Good job brother David!
Thanks Steve.
Great demonstration of these fire making options. Thank you!
I can't tell you why, but when the smoke is in your face....I hold my breath. Lol
Take care David
So many people make that mistake... thinking that the smoke is in my face went it's just between me and the camera. Same with the flames and my hand. TY!
Great video David! Not only are you an awesome survival fire starter, I appreciate the editing job you do as well! Cheers! from WA
Cheers friend!
David , good video and tips , thanks for sharing ,God bless brother !
Thanks Michael!
You always surprise me David. My fire teacher. Thank you very much for every tip!
Great - as always. Thank you!
Thanks David!
Thank you David! I have learned many valuable techniques from you. I look forward to your next video 🙂
LOL! I am too. TY!
Always a fan, thanks for another informative video. Amazing how many different ways there is to start a fire.
Thanks Toney!
Ya caught that woodpecker in slow motion!
Sounded like a large caliber rifle being shot in the distance.
Imagine their little brains taking that knocking every time they eat. We have them at the house. They eventually dissappear inside when the hole is big enough. Great fire making video. Didn't realize a tin wasn't needed.
Damn your good Thanks 💪💪🔥🔥
Thanks! Please enjoy a cup of coffee on me :)
I will. TY much!
Hi David, Thanks for the video. What small stove are you using in this video? Do you have a video making this one as well?
Yes, both stoves are in my hobo stove builds playlist.
@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Ok great! Thanks
So I guess this begs the question of why the survival community insists on using tins. This looks like perfectly satisfactory char to me.
The yield is much greater in a tin.
❤👍
Alternately if you don't have a tin, aluminum foil or an empty soda or beer can also works as a non-flammable container that can be put in the bottom of a fire. Just need to block off the air getting in. Such is a bit lazier than having to watch the thing and playing games trying to fish it out.
I haven't had any luck with aluminum char containers. Aluminum melts at 1200 degrees and the coals of a fire can burn at 2000 degrees. I guess, keeping the aluminum containers in the "flames only" is important, but then they can surpass aluminum's melting temperature also.
I want to know what kind of cotton balls you buy that you can unroll like you do
Walmart's
Thanks man i love all your vids but the fire rolls is my favorite
Heh, i can hear it now.
"Nice shorts, weren't you wearing pants when you went out into the woods?"
LOL!