DIY Compact super match

trying out some DIY compact survival matches.
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[@Mugwumps107]

Excellent film again Rob👍🏻

[@sosteve9113]

Very nice demonstration

[@catshark12]

Great idea!

[@reddirt5489]

I would say anyone should be able to get a fire going in just about any conditions with those matches, I really like adding the fat wood splits, that should help extend the burn time. All really cool hacks. Everyone should put together a good fire kit, but even more importantly get out and use it. Be safe, have fun and get good at making fires in different conditions using different materials and methods. Including myself.😅

[@cujomojo]

You’ve got me thinking! I’ve seen the tape covered matches before, adding the Fatwood splinter is a novel idea. To be viable they have to be easy and quick to produce. I think I’ve come up with the perfect solution, been playing about with an idea. I will post a video with my take on the tape covered match, it’s definitely different, I’ve never seen it done.

[@daemonharper3928]

Great little idea, I'll be stealing that. If you want some strike anywhere matches Rob I've got some knocking about somewhere.

[@TheDavewatts]

Buzzed of Scott appearing in the back ground.😁👍🏻

[@mauricioruiz9021]

I also make my own survival matches. I wrap the match with cotton twine(leaving the head out) and then I soak it in wax. If I want to add an extra, before wrapping it, soak the match in wax and sprinkle it with magnesium shaving, then wrap and soak again!

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

I hope you did well at the show.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I did mate.

[@perebird]

Nice food for thought Rob 👍🔥

[@cujomojo]

I’m just waiting for some materials I’ve ordered and I’ve got some top quality matches coming off Etsy. I’ve made a jig to make these matches, I should be able to churn them out 100’s at a time. The time consuming part is the tape, I think I have overcome that problem.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Top man.

[@cujomojo]

First look video is up of what I’m calling the BeeMatch, two more coming soon F and T types. Different materials and burn times.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@cujomojo I'll check it out tonight mate.

[@bernhard7658]

👍👍👍

[@strongandco]

Nice idea!!! Also, shiny new moon watch?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've had it three years just not a watch I wear to the woods.

[@jenkinsmig]

Seriously I need to sort out a fire kit.... I will have to do something in the week hopefully out next weekend.

[@thankmelater1254]

Canadian Amazon has Diamond Strike Anywhere matches and some others. I've never had such matches but now might be the time to buy, eh?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I know they won't ship overseas and Diamond strike anywhere are not very good.

[@RenThraysk]

Yeah, in the US too, have both Kitchen and Penny strike anywhere. Were banned in the EU in 2018, though now we've left unlikely to get them unbanned.

[@thankmelater1254]

"Diamond Strike Anywhere Matches, 320 Count (Pack of 10) - Strike Anywhere Pocket Box Wooden Matches Brand: Generic 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 5 ratings 50+ bought in past month $18.99 with 5 percent savings -5% $18.99"

[@thankmelater1254]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks.

[@thankmelater1254]

@@RenThraysk I see the Penny boxes at less cost as well/ 10 boxes $10.

[@rhettoracle9679]

If you use your idea and tape a "Can't blow it out" birthday candle to the waterproof safety match, it's going to burn and wind can't blow it out. Peace Ps A piece of metal oxide sandpaper won't be affected by wet like a striker pad.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I tried magnesium ribbon but it takes too long to light.

[@rhettoracle9679]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Just thought of an option that I need to try, make scrapings from a cheap magnesium bar onto the duct tape before wrapping around match bundle. Hmmm

[@allensterk6190]

would you like some strike anywhere matches they still sell here in the US I have several boxes at all times

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Thanks for the offer but they would probably get confiscated by customs as you can't ship them overseas.

[@RenThraysk]

Wondering on soaking the match stick in oil (aka diy fatwood), whether it'd ruin the match head or not.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Good idea, could put some potassium nitrate in the oil!

[@RenThraysk]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Ah yes, the old birthday trick candle.

[@RenThraysk]

Another idea, is put a piece of beeswax coated hemp wick in it. Both as fuel, and so can take a spark in a pinch.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@RenThraysk I did that years ago with the super duper match .

[@neilcastell6951]

strike anywhere matches are banned due to EU regulations

[@thankmelater1254]

I don't understand why people like Gorilla tape at all. Its fabric is too thick and strong for the glue - it will peel away at the ends more easily than cheapo tape. Dollar store tape that's thinner and stickier wrapped twice as many times, is way better for my modeling projects..and less expensive.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

It is too thick

[@rocar716]

burns nice tho