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[Sgt_USMC]

Another good fuel source is to take equal parts of melted paraffin wax and lighter fluid and soak cotton balls/rounds in it. Once they dry they are water proof until pulled apart. They burn for a good bit and are easily lit. I used to keep some of those and some char cloth with whatever starting method I wanted to use.

 

[Trail Bud]

So a fire piston works just like a piston in a diesel. It uses the compression of the air to cause heat and light an ember. It has a small divot in the end to hold char cloth and when slammed down into the tube it lights an ember.

Very cool!
Thanks for explaining.

 

[Trail Bud]

When I use to do winter backpacking, I had 4-5 ways to start a fire. I learned the hard way that butane lighters don't always work at 10k elevation in the cold. Always wise to be extra prepared. Also, the little stove fuels don't last long in the cold either.

We use to put a paste of a combustible material on fuel canisters at about 12000’ in the winter to ignite the stove. When you’re doing this type of climbing you need dependable fire sources.
very cool.

 

[CalSgt]

Another good fuel source is to take equal parts of melted paraffin wax and lighter fluid and soak cotton balls/rounds in it. Once they dry they are water proof until pulled apart. They burn for a good bit and are easily lit. I used to keep some of those and some char cloth with whatever starting method I wanted to use.

Get some trioxane, too. Burns well as a tinder for quite some time. Pretty sure it's waterproof. Works well in the snow and rain. One trip I spent nearly an hour trying to get a fire started in the rain with no luck. I used trioxane as a last resort and it worked quickly. Burns long enough to dry out thin wet wood as you grow the fire.

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Fritos… Seriously, a snack size bag of Fritos burns like a MF.

never had to prepare to your level or be at those high elevations, just a novice camper here.

 

[Sgt_USMC]

Most of my skills were learned during JROTC survival camps I went to every winter in 29 Palms. I used to keep them up, but slacked the past several years, so it’s time to revive it. The Fritos tip sounds familiar, but thanks for the info! I’ll have to keep that in mind.

 

[Trail Bud]

Fritos… Seriously, a snack size bag of Fritos burns like a MF.

never had to prepare to your level or be at those high elevations, just a novice camper here.

My highest hard core camping was 13400’ on mt Whitney, temp was -14 degree in November. Water froze in the sleeping bags. Bags were rated at 15 degrees. Got frost bite on my fingers. Not sure we were going to make it. But it was a trip we’ll never forget.

 

[JAGS]

Finished up a couple house projects. Reno’d our downstairs bath. Flooring was done for me but I did the rest.

And also, posted this up in the whiskey thread, just finished my whiskey bar project. Converted our old entertainment center. Added shelving which I built and stained. Removed lower cabinet and drawers to fit wine fridges. Added lighting and piping to display top.

 

[wayoflife]

Finished up a couple house projects. Reno’d our downstairs bath. Flooring was done for me but I did the rest.

And also, posted this up in the whiskey thread, just finished my whiskey bar project. Converted our old entertainment center. Added shelving which I built and stained. Removed lower cabinet and drawers to fit wine fridges. Added lighting and piping to display top.

Damn, that entertainment center conversion came out really nice! Great job

 

[JAGS]

Damn, that entertainment center conversion came out really nice! Great job

Thanks Eddie. If you’re ever down in SoCal, you and Cindy are always welcome for a pour or several of your choice.

 

[CalSgt]

More work on the K-10

Got the wiring for all of the modern updates roughed in, the PCM wiring finalized and labeled with printable shrink tube, front fenders straightened & in primer, and started blocking out the bed sides.

 

[TrailHunter]

Fun project on a garage we built for a customer. Treads are dadoed into the stringers. I also got to do some welding to build the railing and brackets. Now she can get up to the loft safely without losing floor space.

 

[WJCO]

Fun project on a garage we built for a customer. Treads are dadoed into the stringers. I also got to do some welding to build the railing and brackets. Now she can get up to the loft safely without losing floor space.

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That came out great.

 

[TrailHunter]

Science Experiment. Ammo Can Wax Fire Pit. It will probably suck and blow out with the slightest wind.... but we'll see. Should be good enough for some Smores.... or not.

 

[Jsouder53]

Science Experiment. Ammo Can Wax Fire Pit. It will probably suck and blow out with the slightest wind.... but we'll see. Should be good enough for some Smores.... or not.

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That’s a great idea!

 

[WJCO]

Science Experiment. Ammo Can Wax Fire Pit. It will probably suck and blow out with the slightest wind.... but we'll see. Should be good enough for some Smores.... or not.

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What's the black stuff in the middle?

 

[OverlanderJK]

What's the black stuff in the middle?

Looks like cardboard.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Science Experiment. Ammo Can Wax Fire Pit. It will probably suck and blow out with the slightest wind.... but we'll see. Should be good enough for some Smores.... or not.

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How’s the paint taste?

 

[TrailHunter]

How’s the paint taste?

Kinda like Asbestos.... with a lead aftertaste.

 

[TrailHunter]

What's the black stuff in the middle?

Looks like cardboard.

Yes, Cardboard.

 

[TrailHunter]

That’s a great idea!

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