If you've been unable to make the fire roll work, try more downward pressure. That's probably all you've been doing wrong. So, figure out a more comfortable position to roll from where you can get your weight up over the top board. A lower table to roll on or just rolling it on the ground works for me. Also, I demonstrate how to make rain soaked ashes work in a fire roll. You'll have to dry the wet ashes in your t-shirt, then fire roll the slightly damp ashes to expel more moisture, and eventually it becomes dry enough to ignite. Notice the condensate on the table under the top board at 6:45. Interestingly, it is from hot moisture being transferred from the fire roll to the top board. When I sat the top board on that cool metal table top, it created condensate. Notice how quickly it evaporated. Please, check it out, follow the LINKS below, and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Rudiger Roll, Fire Roll Playlist th-cam.com/play/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd.html
Came into your fire roll in the middle of the movie so to speak and couldn't get it right at first. Found your " How to fire roll" video and paid real close attention. Tightening up the roll properly and rolling more to the front as you suggested really helped a lot. Success is fun. Please don't let people get you down. You have always clearly stated your intent with your videos. You certainly have made many a day brighter for me. God Bless.
After multiple attempts I about gave up until I saw this video! You are a inspiration for all of us. Trying again. Rules for success: 1) No Walmart cottonballs, 2) less ash and use the white stuff that hasn't been rained on, 3) more downward pressure. Let's do this!
This is awesome, thank you!!!! Great video.... I think that mystery chemical may be potassium hydroxide aka potash aka wood lye. It's what they used to make soap before sodium hydroxide lye was being made. Even submerged and dissolved in water, the exothermic heat from that stuff will set anything stuck to ur pot on fire when making soap the 1800s way. U just have to heat it up a bit to start the process. I may be wrong, there are alot of other minerals in ashes but I know the water soluble potassium in it definitely generates a whole lot of heat. It's also extremely caustic like any lye when it's not diluted with lots of water or with the other solids In ash. I hope that helps, ur video helped me.
Another great video David, I've only ever seen fire roll on your channel and I have had success with it from the first try, showed my youngest daughter who is a tiny lightweight and Boom fire. I wonder if some of the negative comments are from people who are looking for excuses to not even try. Love your channel David, enjoy your Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for channels like yours with people who teach those willing to learn.
I still need to figure out how to consistently tighten the fire roll. I guess it might help if I started off using flat surfaces. One day I'll get a fire roll fire going though. 🤣
Nice video again . Tell them people to carry a 2×4 with them lol .your showing us the technical way we just need to do what works .and practice it don't think you are going to go this the first time you try. Just like you do practice and different ways
Did your neighbor blow all his leaves onto your property with his marathon efforts? Lol!!! Will definitely try more pressure. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Good info. You verified, what I believed, that rained on ashes may have some viable chemical composition washed out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have been trying to make a fire roll, for a few days now, I have had success with cotton and ashes, I live in the northern california mountains, we have pine trees, ceder, and cottonwood, as well as manzanita, the problem I am having is that I cannot get my material to roll up, it either unrolls as soon as i roll it up or it just falls apart, I have tried grass, leaves, bark, pine needles (green/brown/wet/and dry) we don't really have much stringy material around other then the grass. do you have any pointers?
My fire roll playlist has how to videos in it. They explain that the fibers have to be very strong like fibers used for cordage making. Please visit the playlist.
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If you've been unable to make the fire roll work, try more downward pressure. That's probably all you've been doing wrong. So, figure out a more comfortable position to roll from where you can get your weight up over the top board. A lower table to roll on or just rolling it on the ground works for me.
Also, I demonstrate how to make rain soaked ashes work in a fire roll. You'll have to dry the wet ashes in your t-shirt, then fire roll the slightly damp ashes to expel more moisture, and eventually it becomes dry enough to ignite.
Notice the condensate on the table under the top board at 6:45. Interestingly, it is from hot moisture being transferred from the fire roll to the top board. When I sat the top board on that cool metal table top, it created condensate. Notice how quickly it evaporated.
Please, check it out, follow the LINKS below, and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You!
Rudiger Roll, Fire Roll Playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLkoXX8XsMW3kLMA7kY_LznhzK5nOrA3Wd.html
Came into your fire roll in the middle of the movie so to speak and couldn't get it right at first. Found your " How to fire roll" video and paid real close attention. Tightening up the roll properly and rolling more to the front as you suggested really helped a lot. Success is fun. Please don't let people get you down. You have always clearly stated your intent with your videos. You certainly have made many a day brighter for me. God Bless.
After multiple attempts I about gave up until I saw this video! You are a inspiration for all of us. Trying again. Rules for success: 1) No Walmart cottonballs, 2) less ash and use the white stuff that hasn't been rained on, 3) more downward pressure. Let's do this!
There’s a lot more to it than just boarding some Ashed cotton. You’ll get it!
This is awesome, thank you!!!! Great video.... I think that mystery chemical may be potassium hydroxide aka potash aka wood lye. It's what they used to make soap before sodium hydroxide lye was being made. Even submerged and dissolved in water, the exothermic heat from that stuff will set anything stuck to ur pot on fire when making soap the 1800s way. U just have to heat it up a bit to start the process. I may be wrong, there are alot of other minerals in ashes but I know the water soluble potassium in it definitely generates a whole lot of heat. It's also extremely caustic like any lye when it's not diluted with lots of water or with the other solids In ash. I hope that helps, ur video helped me.
Interesting. TY!
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Corn silk off the cob works after being well dried
Another great video David, I've only ever seen fire roll on your channel and I have had success with it from the first try, showed my youngest daughter who is a tiny lightweight and Boom fire. I wonder if some of the negative comments are from people who are looking for excuses to not even try. Love your channel David, enjoy your Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for channels like yours with people who teach those willing to learn.
Thank Richard. I've heard of others getting it on the first try too. Others struggle. Happy Thanksgiving!
I still need to figure out how to consistently tighten the fire roll. I guess it might help if I started off using flat surfaces. One day I'll get a fire roll fire going though. 🤣
Nice video again . Tell them people to carry a 2×4 with them lol .your showing us the technical way we just need to do what works .and practice it don't think you are going to go this the first time you try. Just like you do practice and different ways
LOL! Thanks!
Another great video friend. I appreciate what you do.
Have a BLESSED THANKSGIVING.
God bless.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Did your neighbor blow all his leaves onto your property with his marathon efforts? Lol!!! Will definitely try more pressure. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
It was a strange amount of leaf blowing considering that the trees still have lots more leaves to drop. Happy Thanksgiving!
Best video. Thank you sir
Good information David like the fire roll
Good info. You verified, what I believed, that rained on ashes may have some viable chemical composition washed out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great explanation! Thanks.
Very kind of you. TY!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for all the videos you produce!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have been trying to make a fire roll, for a few days now, I have had success with cotton and ashes, I live in the northern california mountains, we have pine trees, ceder, and cottonwood, as well as manzanita, the problem I am having is that I cannot get my material to roll up, it either unrolls as soon as i roll it up or it just falls apart, I have tried grass, leaves, bark, pine needles (green/brown/wet/and dry) we don't really have much stringy material around other then the grass. do you have any pointers?
My fire roll playlist has how to videos in it. They explain that the fibers have to be very strong like fibers used for cordage making. Please visit the playlist.
Has anyone tried dried cattails?
Everything logical has been tried. See my fire roll playlist.
Teach your neighbor how to build a fire so he can BURN his freakin' leaves instead.