Totally agree. It’s basically a hobbyist tool. I was reluctant to buy one. I had always wanted to construct one of my own. But an up and coming person I’ve been watching inspired me to purchase it. Something else to do.

@@joesoutdoorplaces I would also like to build a large see-through type for use on a bench around the home.

They are fun to play with. Frustrating at first for me. But I’m catching on.

Ha

Yes. And I owe it to you that I finally got one. Don’t have your skill yet but I’ll keep working with it. Thanks my friend.

Yes. If you are patient and allow the heat and gases to increase, even a breeze will fan the ember into flame.

Absolutely

Beat that one Jimmy Boy 😅😅😅

I am going to make a movie about Uncle Joe called Firestarter

Over the years I’ve collected a bit of fire making stuff. It’s scattered all over. But I’m most proud of my mini kit and keychain kit. My most used item is a simple lighter. But trying other ways is a side hobby to my camping.

Thank you

Correct. Fire making is a side hobby to my camping. Gives me something to do at camp and at home. Thank you for stopping by.

Thank you

Interesting

Thank you Dean. I love blowing tinder bundles into flame. I will sit outside some days and do several. My neighbors probably think I’m insane. Ha. I find practicing fire making to be very relaxing. And I love making videos. Thanks again.

You do extremely well Jon. Thank you for stopping by.

It was an early mistake in my shorts production. Intentional. But I should have sparked the damn rod. Thanks for watching and pointing out that fact. Also, if you make a fire, any way is correct. Take care.

Anytime

Thank you. Simple but good.

Thank you. A simple favorite meal for me. But no one does bacon like you.

@@joesoutdoorplaces 😲🥓

No

@@joesoutdoorplaces Damn it

This was hickory

Thank you. Bacon and eggs is my favorite right behind fried fish.

I really cannot answer your question. I can only say that I built my first one a year ago. I left it in the weather to rust. And it’s still very solid and functional. I’d guess a long while if you kept it out of the weather. Of course endurance is also determined by how many times a fire is made in one. I’d say I built a fire in my first one at least every two to three weeks. Thanks for stopping by.

@@joesoutdoorplaces its a really cool concept. do you have a tutorial on how to make one?

Thank you

It was not until I saw an ember being made close up like this that was successful with bow drill. You are amazing Elirita. Thank you for your support.

I do appreciate that. And you’ve given me an idea. I thank you for that. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.

I’ve examined every stitch on things Adam had made. I’m sure he had a staff now. But the quilts that I have bought and this hammock? I can say every stitch is perfect. I also have a hammock from Dream Hammocks, Papa Smurf. Great quality as well. The paracord from zipper to zipper? Great idea. My thing is a loop of paracord coming from the carabiner through the tied end. I use it to pull myself up to the head end, which I like a bit higher. Thanks for stopping by.