Lol... you crazy Dane! Great display of the tool and mag rod. I also try to limiting my self when training to make fires in different areas so i get more proficient it. All the best, Rob
the start of the video was too funny bro LOL LOL LOL you crazy dane. i cant believe hank just sent me the same mag rod - cant wait to try it out. funny you should think of such a video about fire with no birch bark, i had the exact same thought this morning - what if no birch? i know there is fatwood in softwood areas - but what if no pine etc. good fall back item the mag rod. good to see you out side bro - im getting cabin fever lol
So far I have found fatwood in Jack, Red, Scotch and White pines. Also Blue spruce, Eastern Redcedar and Paper birch. Dave Canterbury has mentioned finding fatwood in Red and White pines plus Eastern Redcedar.
For the first time I've started a few fires with birch bark and the magnesium in the last couple of weeks, it works great. Not sure why more bushcrafters/survivalists are down on magnesium. Another cool video, nice hat and good fire in the wet conditions bro, cool to see the progression from older to newer videos!
Pure magnesium works well. Magnesium alloys do not. Indeed, scrapings from some magnesium alloy bars cannot be ignited by a ferro at all. Years ago DC made a vid with the fire ignited by scrapings from a pure magnesium snowshoe frame. He was very pleased by how well it worked. If you watch it, note how long and curly the scrapings are. A sure sign the magnesium is pure, not an alloy. Cheers! ATB.
I trust the viking helmet was not a mock up fantasy item, but a real deal period piece :-D An excellent video. Difficult conditions etc. Next time we expect nothing less than making fire underwater..
"Go down to the lake and kill something and do some other stuff..." That's too much fun for a modern man!! I think he is reverting to an ancient Norseman HP. I think we should call him Loki instead of Lars! :-) That is a cool helmet though
PatriotNC1 Those horned helmets were Richard Wagner opera wardrobe fantasy pieces. German "Hollywood" of its time. They did great job! We all recognize those horned helmets as Viking. So, no problem!
Very nice Lars! Magnesium burns very hot, thank tree my Lynx Recce vehicle was never shot. Lynx is a M113 variant that we used before we got Coyote in Canadian Army. I seen what happens to these type of vehicles when they catch fire > nothing but engine and torsion bars left over! I like your cam clothes - what are they? Thanks Lars, Chris
Осень,-туман,дождь,сырость,а в умелых руках многофункциональный инструмент мачете+огниво = получаем достаточный минимум комфорта для сохранения здоровья и жизненных сил...
i thought before about carrying magnesium powder, in a small container, maybe mixed with something else (hexamine powder) .... i wasn't sure if it was a good idea or just a lazy idea, lol
Melt one end of a plastic drinking straw, such as for sodas or milkshakes, to seal it. Fill with magnesium scrapings, then melt the other end, I use a pliers to hold it closed for a few seconds until it cools. Straws from McDonalds work best of all. These also work well for many items such as .22lr shells, salt, sugar, hot sauce, etc. Something useful to do during heavy rains, bitter cold, etc.
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My eyes were burning...thanks for moving the camera out of the smoke,great advice with the magnesium..cheers Lars!
tom a LOL :) Have great weekend!
Beautiful place Lars, thx for sharing
Lol... you crazy Dane!
Great display of the tool and mag rod.
I also try to limiting my self when training to make fires in different areas so i get more proficient it.
All the best, Rob
Another fine video to enjoy!
Thanks!
- Billy
Excellent demonstration sir.
the start of the video was too funny bro LOL LOL LOL
you crazy dane.
i cant believe hank just sent me the same mag rod - cant wait to try it out.
funny you should think of such a video about fire with no birch bark, i had the exact same thought this morning - what if no birch?
i know there is fatwood in softwood areas - but what if no pine etc.
good fall back item the mag rod.
good to see you out side bro - im getting cabin fever lol
So far I have found fatwood in Jack, Red, Scotch and White pines. Also Blue spruce, Eastern Redcedar and Paper birch. Dave Canterbury has mentioned finding fatwood in Red and White pines plus Eastern Redcedar.
Cool - that chopper/axe/machete/sickle/saw also makes a pretty good froe!
Nice job. That is one big Magnesium rod. Keep you going for a while. Thanks atb
For the first time I've started a few fires with birch bark and the magnesium in the last couple of weeks, it works great. Not sure why more bushcrafters/survivalists are down on magnesium. Another cool video, nice hat and good fire in the wet conditions bro, cool to see the progression from older to newer videos!
+Ron Butler I think it's partly because a certain "outdoors" guru (DC) call them useless from time to time :) Thank you once again Ron :)
+Survival Russia Yes, just got to find a good balance : ) take care brother : )
Pure magnesium works well. Magnesium alloys do not. Indeed, scrapings from some magnesium alloy bars cannot be ignited by a ferro at all.
Years ago DC made a vid with the fire ignited by scrapings from a pure magnesium snowshoe frame. He was very pleased by how well it worked. If you watch it, note how long and curly the scrapings are. A sure sign the magnesium is pure, not an alloy.
Cheers! ATB.
It's easier, when you use a small ball of fine steel wool, about size of your thumb. Produces a more hotter flame for the Magnesium shavings.
Great job Lars !
Love the video as always. You are my favorite person named Lars ;-) LOL Keep it up amigo, always entertaining.
Lars, The kids really liked the Viking hat. Is that going to be your Halloween costume?
Fantastic video my friend
I trust the viking helmet was not a mock up fantasy item, but a real deal period piece :-D An excellent video. Difficult conditions etc. Next time we expect nothing less than making fire underwater..
"Go down to the lake and kill something and do some other stuff..." That's too much fun for a modern man!! I think he is reverting to an ancient Norseman HP. I think we should call him Loki instead of Lars! :-) That is a cool helmet though
Greetings CJ!! I seem to remember hearing that about the horns too. Well, horns or no horns, clearly I could use whatever Lars is having about now.
PatriotNC1 Those horned helmets were Richard Wagner opera wardrobe fantasy pieces. German "Hollywood" of its time. They did great job! We all recognize those horned helmets as Viking. So, no problem!
.......The Hat!........ Awesome.
I swear by them Lars, they have got me a fire going in conditions where everything else failed.
You have no idea how much the Viking hat suits you Lars.. ( smiles)
Very nice Lars!
Magnesium burns very hot, thank tree my Lynx Recce vehicle was never shot. Lynx is a M113 variant that we used before we got Coyote in Canadian Army.
I seen what happens to these type of vehicles when they catch fire > nothing but engine and torsion bars left over!
I like your cam clothes - what are they?
Thanks Lars,
Chris
Well done buddy!!!!!
Lars the Viking. Cheers mate!
great video ...viking!!
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Hi Lars! Nice video as always. Are you wearing German army boots 2005?
Осень,-туман,дождь,сырость,а в умелых руках многофункциональный инструмент мачете+огниво = получаем достаточный минимум комфорта для сохранения здоровья и жизненных сил...
владимир веренич Я люблю осень, на самом деле я люблю все сезоны :) Что мне не нравится это большой город.
i thought before about carrying magnesium powder, in a small container,
maybe mixed with something else (hexamine powder) .... i wasn't sure if it was a good idea or just a lazy idea, lol
neil castell I think it's a great idea Neil. I have been thinking the same :)
Melt one end of a plastic drinking straw, such as for sodas or milkshakes, to seal it. Fill with magnesium scrapings, then melt the other end, I use a pliers to hold it closed for a few seconds until it cools. Straws from McDonalds work best of all.
These also work well for many items such as .22lr shells, salt, sugar, hot sauce, etc.
Something useful to do during heavy rains, bitter cold, etc.
u look nuts with those horns...lol : }
Good cap!)))
There is a lot of birch bark for fire ignition. Why didn't use it?
23889John Thanks - best outdoors cap ever! It's too easy with birch bark so as i said i tried to pretend there was no birch bark:)
hey Lars, where can i get on of those magnesium bars? cheers from Portugal
+Dimitriy Kesar You can get the square ones in most outdoor shops :) Thanks for watching!
I think in most outdoor online shops. Try ASMC.de in Germany.
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