As a first time torcher, your timing was providential. We just returned from camping. I had made several torches in the garage and fan dried them for several weeks - to make sure they were dry. When we got to the campsite mine never worked well enough. But now, with my trials and your experience, I can dial in my torches. Thanks man - perfect video.
I made the quartered log ones so that kids in wheelchairs could get close enough to a fire to toast marshmallows and they worked brilliantly. Mine were only 6 inches wide and 10" high and they still burned for at least 40 minutes.
You are right when you say the chainsaw one should be cut deeper. About 2 thirds down and there is no need to raise the pan or pot as plenty of air enters the cuts. Great video as always. Thanks.
That is also my favorite style of Swedish torch - more kind of a rocket stove, drilled in a log. My auger drill has 32mm diameter (I think 40mm would be ideal) and I like to make the torch a bit taller to have more draw (chimney effect). Those torches are easy to lite with some sticks of Fatwood and when they burn well (after about 10-15 minutes, kind of an "afterburner" ignites) they burn with very few smoke. Can be extinguished with water, but that makes smoke and steam and it makes the log wet. I find it better to put some lids (made of clay) on the holes, that stops oxygen supply and extinguishes the log immediately. It stays dry (with lids on even over weeks, or through a rainy day) but it also could instantly be re-used if necessary.
l always use the auger method it is a small tool to carry with you and yes 2 holes about an inch up from the bottom a 6 inch log should burn for about 5 hours depending on how hard the wood is ps if cooking bacon use the leftover fat to coat any shaving etc to light your next fire
to light the rocket stove variety, you're supposed to use minimal kindling. even something as small as a short length of yarn works. just stretch the kindling thin so that it doesn't block the airways, and light it from the bottom. It's by far the best of the three once you figure that out. Also, it would be neat to see you try to do a true one log fire. Only starting the torches with materials taken from the logs themselves instead of birch bark and matches. Using branches from a tree to light the tree on fire is really satisfying if you can manage to do it.
Loved all three of them. I think that with the chainsaw torch; aside from going a bit deeper with the cuts, it might also benefit from drilling a center hole with the auger prior to making the cuts. As far as the one done with the auger alone; going all the way through with the lower hole is the ticket, and perhaps a slightly larger bit might also be of benefit. Good work!
Jason from Maryland here I've found when I did my rocket stove a few years back, I ended up with 3 intake holes at about 1.5" each. Great vid, cheers 🍻
Thanks for the comparison video! Hollowed trees make fast & easy torches as well; they often have a few deep cracks, so you may not need to make intake vents! However, they do burn down faster (which is great when you're leaving your camp unattended or packing up).
I love a good Swedish fire torch. You can do small ones in your twig stoves too. Get a small log the same diameter as the width of your square twig stove and cut it into 1/4’s. Put the rectangles into each of the 4 corners, leaving a central hole to start the fire in. Make sure the log is a bit shorter than the height of your wood stove to Maintain the airflow when cooking. This is an extremely efficient way of using fuel for a 50 minute burn time with no maintenance. Ideal for Firebox stoves or copies
That is really cool. I do the same thing only on tree stumps I want to get rid of on my farm. I poor some fuel down the center, it burns all the way down, then its easier to remove the stump. :)
You can make horizontal line-like dents on the top and on the bottom, closer to the edges. And hammer sticks into them to imitate stitches. Also, he could've done the center hole much narrower to have it last significantly longer. And you can put smth like a flat stone on the internal floor to prevent to from burning downwards too much.
haha, It depends on the video, in a 40 min video for examble, youtube would auto add in about 10 ads, i usually leave 1, im not greedy but i gotta eat lol
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Nice Video as usual Andy, nice to see different variations of the Torch, got me thinking on the Auger Torch Three or Four large Nails or Thin Metal Tent pegs knocked into the Top for Pot stands. Hoping you and your Family have a safe and better year as i hope we all do.
Great video. I seen another one using a metal pipe from the top of the stove feeding through a hot tent or cabin for heating. Lasted for a full night camp.
Fat wood is honestly the best fire starter for these. On some occasions I’ve found that all I need is the smaller shavings, lit and placed in the bottom hole, to start the log burning. Then it just gets bigger from there. I’ve always used the auger-type as well. 6”-9” wide, drill down 3/4 the way, then meet the vertical hole with a horizontal hole angled 10-15deg downward towards the end of the vertical hole.
WELCOME to 2021! Those torches seem to be an effective and fairly quick way to come up with a number of burners for boiling, simmering and frying. I enjoyed watching!
Great video, mate. I was thinking the auger torch just needed perhaps a couple more holes, which you also solved. I do like the first torch (with the wire.) Looks like it combines the optimal air flow and use of manual tools that most people have (ie axe and saw.) Thanks again, great job!
The auger stove is also somewhat adjustable. Once it gets going you could plug one of the holes (perhaps even both loosely), so it would last even longer.
Great comparison Andy. Also humble enough to admit mistakes. Sometimes a top down burn is better. Happy New Year and look forward to more KS videos soon😊👍
What is this actually called in Swedish? I tried to figure it out, but the Swedish Wikipedia doesn't have a page for it. Dictionaries were of little help. I'd say there's simply no way it would be called svenskt ljus in Swedish.
Great demo mate, I have only seen one of those before. I think I like the looks and ease of the first one with the axe, but I have to say the auger drill is pretty cool, once it got going it was great.
As a first time torcher, your timing was providential. We just returned from camping. I had made several torches in the garage and fan dried them for several weeks - to make sure they were dry. When we got to the campsite mine never worked well enough. But now, with my trials and your experience, I can dial in my torches. Thanks man - perfect video.
He's using highly flammable Cedar.
@@dholt21771 cedar doesn't grow in the UK
camping and campfire cooking videos feel so relaxing for some reason
cause that's the way we all should live, it's the natural way
Deluk ngkas Poso. Sing roh omahku
Mampir o😂
10/10!
I've seen people screwing three wood screws in the top of the stove as a standoff for your pan. That looks the most solid way to cook.
I made the quartered log ones so that kids in wheelchairs could get close enough to a fire to toast marshmallows and they worked brilliantly. Mine were only 6 inches wide and 10" high and they still burned for at least 40 minutes.
Thank you for this idea and thoughts......
Cool story, mate. No one cares about guys in wheelchairs.
Great idea Wilf, hope you are doing well.
@@mr.k1611 your mother cares tho
Bless you wittywilf❤️
My 20 minutes of calm each week in a crazy crazy world .thanks 😀
My man, the video stared with a chainsaw
Thank you so very much for putting in the time and effort to help so many people. Greatly appreciated!
You are right when you say the chainsaw one should be cut deeper. About 2 thirds down and there is no need to raise the pan or pot as plenty of air enters the cuts. Great video as always. Thanks.
The Auger rocket stove one, would be perfect to make 5-10 of, and keep for emergency situations, for cooking and heat.
That is also my favorite style of Swedish torch - more kind of a rocket stove, drilled in a log.
My auger drill has 32mm diameter (I think 40mm would be ideal) and I like to make the torch a bit taller to have more draw (chimney effect). Those torches are easy to lite with some sticks of Fatwood and when they burn well (after about 10-15 minutes, kind of an "afterburner" ignites) they burn with very few smoke.
Can be extinguished with water, but that makes smoke and steam and it makes the log wet. I find it better to put some lids (made of clay) on the holes, that stops oxygen supply and extinguishes the log immediately. It stays dry (with lids on even over weeks, or through a rainy day) but it also could instantly be re-used if necessary.
l always use the auger method it is a small tool to carry with you and yes 2 holes about an inch up from the bottom a 6 inch log should burn for about 5 hours depending on how hard the wood is ps if cooking bacon use the leftover fat to coat any shaving etc to light your next fire
@@britishbulldog9770I'm thinking you mean a log that is 6 inches in diameter. How long of a log would burn for 5 hours? Would oak be the best?
The last one he made was awesome...I’m glad he’s back
what a hero !!! I love his earings and his chainsaw I know a lot of men in their middle ages who would love to meet his Swedish torch
Lovely video! Very educational and there's something about the way you project your knowledge that strikes me as a very humble person.
Thanks Kent I finally got to see the Swedish torch demo. I liked it and saved it for future ref. I'm thinking of trying it this Summer 2023. Thumbs up
So this is why Minecraft and Terraria have torches that last forever... They're Swedish games!
Underated comment right here
I don't think Terraria is Swedish though.
@@bigstanko7391 you’re right, it’s american
epic comment 😄
And "Swedish" torch was invented in northern Finland
日本から見ています。
あなたの動画はとても勉強になりました。
ありがとうございました :D
I have seen a Swedish torch already burning in other videos but never a real explanation how to make one. Bravo! I loved this video🔥
Thanks Kathy
Thanx bud that is so cool I didn’t even know about that I’m gonna use this method next time I go on a over nighter
Like the chain saw ones. Seems like something I could prep in advance for car camping.
to light the rocket stove variety, you're supposed to use minimal kindling. even something as small as a short length of yarn works. just stretch the kindling thin so that it doesn't block the airways, and light it from the bottom. It's by far the best of the three once you figure that out. Also, it would be neat to see you try to do a true one log fire. Only starting the torches with materials taken from the logs themselves instead of birch bark and matches. Using branches from a tree to light the tree on fire is really satisfying if you can manage to do it.
The auger one is a perfect rocket stove and a great source of long lasting light. Thanks! Great job*****
Loved all three of them. I think that with the chainsaw torch; aside from going a bit deeper with the cuts, it might also benefit from drilling a center hole with the auger prior to making the cuts. As far as the one done with the auger alone; going all the way through with the lower hole is the ticket, and perhaps a slightly larger bit might also be of benefit.
Good work!
Thanks Andy..always enjoy your outdoor filming.
I know it may get harder ,but we will watch what ever you do .
Jason from Maryland here
I've found when I did my rocket stove a few years back, I ended up with 3 intake holes at about 1.5" each.
Great vid, cheers 🍻
Thank you for the knowledge I’ve learnt. This is the first time I watch your show and I absolutely loved it 🥰
Most of us watching will never get the opportunity to do this, but oh that bacon and eggs on the skillet makes my mouth water. 👍👍👍👍👍
Really love that you showed the experiments honestly and shared your ideas about what you could improve next time 👌
Hi Andy I love making these and cooking on them it is a lot of fun. Thanks for the video
Great video couldn’t agree more with it all. I live in Northern Ireland and working away at becoming fully off gird at our property in the country.
Thanks for the comparison video! Hollowed trees make fast & easy torches as well; they often have a few deep cracks, so you may not need to make intake vents! However, they do burn down faster (which is great when you're leaving your camp unattended or packing up).
Love your honesty, absolute pleasure to watch
Very interesting video and helpful demonstration of those three different Swedish torch techniques! Thanks so much for sharing and God bless you!
Hi Andy! My favourite is the auger one ❤️ I love how it burns and the gorgeous flame that comes out 😍 great video! 👍🏼
I love a good Swedish fire torch.
You can do small ones in your twig stoves too.
Get a small log the same diameter as the width of your square twig stove and cut it into 1/4’s.
Put the rectangles into each of the 4 corners, leaving a central hole to start the fire in.
Make sure the log is a bit shorter than the height of your wood stove to
Maintain the airflow when cooking.
This is an extremely efficient way of using fuel for a 50 minute burn time with no maintenance.
Ideal for Firebox stoves or copies
That is really cool. I do the same thing only on tree stumps I want to get rid of on my farm. I poor some fuel down the center, it burns all the way down, then its easier to remove the stump. :)
Most definitely like this. Out there in the actual bush. Never been but dream of yo
Wow. Everything is so clean and new!
That was a great demo and it was nice to really see how they are used to cook.
Looking forward to the next video and take care 🇨🇦 🔥
Thank you Sue :D
Enjoyable, need to take the grandkids out doing this soon, ta for the ideas.
Looks like the hatchet/axe version most effective for outlay of equipment & energy. Thanks for showing us the to how and the comparison.
Thanks. Going to saw some logs up today.
Thanks for sharing, I love all three. It would be great to make several of them to keep for an emergency situation at home.
the axe one i do without the hole, and wire in 3 places.
Thanks, Andy, the chainsaw one is nice, i think in buying me an electric one.
Thanks :) Ive heard the electric ones are surprisingly good by husqvarna
Sweet Little video. We used to do these useless busy work activities in the Girl Scouts. 🔥🔥🔥
My bed time fix , watching yr videos .
Thank you Andy x
How are you doing
I'm watching your video Andy and I'm having a bacon and egg roll with a nice coffee great video take care see you in the next video.
Sounds perfect mate :D cheers
The first variant of the Swedish (Finnish) candle is the simplest. It can be done with only one ax - a chainsaw or a drill is not always with you :)
What about a wire? Its not always with you either? Something we can find in the forest can come in handy?
@@dajmos6969 Wire is not used in Siberia. The "candle" is made longer and the lower part is buried in the ground ...
@@dajmos6969 -Or you can hammer a few sticks in the ground on the outside of the candle, to hold the pieces together.
In some forests, there are plenty of fibrous ivy stems that voila be wrapped around the bottom half and tied. Just a thought.
You can make horizontal line-like dents on the top and on the bottom, closer to the edges. And hammer sticks into them to imitate stitches.
Also, he could've done the center hole much narrower to have it last significantly longer. And you can put smth like a flat stone on the internal floor to prevent to from burning downwards too much.
I'm not into camping but I love how you present these 3 swedish torch. I totally discover how it works and how it's made. Thanks.
Love that you have no adverts in your videos rare thing these days!
ah man why did u remind him he probably forgot to put it on
haha, It depends on the video, in a 40 min video for examble, youtube would auto add in about 10 ads, i usually leave 1, im not greedy but i gotta eat lol
Dude, that little chainsaw is just ADORABLE!! LOLOL!!
That's a great carry bag. I've got a hardcase for my Husky but I wouldn't mind one like that for a couple of other saws
The most important part is to get the fire lit! Not always easy in the pissing rain!
It was very interesting loved it be watching your channel from now on
Great video 👍🏻
It was interesting to see the 3 versions side by side and to compare each on it’s own task.
You building a sauna in the middle of the woods would be absolutely awesome!
Splitting wood is so satisfying.
The log setups were flawless. The ketchup 🍅 was over the Top. Cheers
Thank you :)
Awesome video brother very thoughtful of you to share this knowledge 😀 👏 👍
I love the sound of the auger!
Works like a charm! Warmed me up quick, I was sweating before I even lit it! lol
Thanks Andy for that Swedish torch I will remember to use
Like the one with drill holes , excellent
Great idea's. They all work well.. great demonstration Andy.. good to see..
Thank you Gail :)
Your videography and editing is excellent. This coupled with pacing and content makes this fantastic
Thx. As always a great pleasure to watch.
Hello Sir this Robin watching from india✌
Every night im your old video before sleeping 👌😊🙏
Thanks Robin, all the best :)
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Nice Video as usual Andy, nice to see different variations of the Torch, got me thinking on the Auger Torch Three or Four large Nails or Thin Metal Tent pegs knocked into the Top for Pot stands. Hoping you and your Family have a safe and better year as i hope we all do.
Fire can be a beautiful thing. Nice video.
Best outdoor man on TH-cam by far 👍
Very nice to learn your methods of burning
Tried this way to cook on it works brilliant 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
They are good, been too long since i made one
Wow that's amazing ...what a brilliant...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Lee
Great video.
I seen another one using a metal pipe from the top of the stove feeding through a hot tent or cabin for heating.
Lasted for a full night camp.
Thanks.. thats interesting, think id be a bit scared to try it though lol
I saw that video too.
Great demo! Thank you. I’m gonna make up a supply of these for camping next summer!
Fat wood is honestly the best fire starter for these. On some occasions I’ve found that all I need is the smaller shavings, lit and placed in the bottom hole, to start the log burning. Then it just gets bigger from there. I’ve always used the auger-type as well. 6”-9” wide, drill down 3/4 the way, then meet the vertical hole with a horizontal hole angled 10-15deg downward towards the end of the vertical hole.
WELCOME to 2021! Those torches seem to be an effective and fairly quick way to come up with a number of burners for boiling, simmering and frying. I enjoyed watching!
Thanks James, hope 2021 is a good one for you!
Nice tutorial!!
The hole digging is much more challenging in New England.
You are a cool guy and perfect for this type of demonstration. Thanks for sharing!
Great video, mate. I was thinking the auger torch just needed perhaps a couple more holes, which you also solved. I do like the first torch (with the wire.) Looks like it combines the optimal air flow and use of manual tools that most people have (ie axe and saw.) Thanks again, great job!
Hey Andy Very informative with the Swedish log fires perfect for cooking and warmth 👍🏻🇬🇧
Awesome work Sir thank you
Great advice! Lovely bacon n egg sandwitch
Ah,... perfect with my Sunday lunch!
That was fun, thanks mate and Happy New Year to you, your family and all of you subs out there.
Great video and definitely very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the usual informative video and great content.
Very well, and honestly, presented, with the confidence of an expert. You deserve trust, and success. Happy new year
Hey Andy. I'm glad, needed a nice chill video right now. Few could have fit the bill better than yours. Pleasure as always. Thanks
Thanks Ryan :)
Great idea I’m going to try one of these ideas when I go camping next!😃
Of the three ways you did it, I prefer the first. I don't usually carry an auger with me but I'll always have a folding saw and axe. Cheers!
The auger stove is also somewhat adjustable. Once it gets going you could plug one of the holes (perhaps even both loosely), so it would last even longer.
Lovely video. I love this sort of thing, and it's odd: food cooked in outdoor in nature tastes a whole lot better for some reason!
I think it's because we put in the effort to create our heat source and as humans, we enjoy the reward of our work.
Like all the Swedish torches you made .. I,ve never made one .. might have a go with the Axe one .. that burns great .. cheers Chris & Sam
Great comparison Andy. Also humble enough to admit mistakes.
Sometimes a top down burn is better.
Happy New Year and look forward to more KS videos soon😊👍
Thank you Si :)
Top Lit Up Draft TLUD!!!? The ONLY correct way to start fires!!!
I just fell in love with a Swedish tourch 😂
19:08 That so funny, because I was just saying out loud to myself "try putting a second breather hole"! Great Minds 😁
As a Swede I probably should have tried the Swedish torch... I promise I will soon! Have to test it on my next winter camping trip 😀👍
Swedish ??
@@johnj0709 yes, from Gothenburg 😊
What is this actually called in Swedish? I tried to figure it out, but the Swedish Wikipedia doesn't have a page for it. Dictionaries were of little help. I'd say there's simply no way it would be called svenskt ljus in Swedish.
@@herrakaarme I guess there is no good Swedish word for it. ”Eldstubbe” could be a close enough Swedish word meaning fire log 😊
Happy New Year. Thanks for being you.
awe, thank you :) HNY
Great demo mate, I have only seen one of those before. I think I like the looks and ease of the first one with the axe, but I have to say the auger drill is pretty cool, once it got going it was great.
They all look great,I personally use number one the most
thanks, yeah, its easy and efficeint :)
Always good to learn new skills, thanks for sharing this with us.
This warms my heart lovely video 💓
Thanks for the good video it always makes me relax and calm 😁